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Prince Charles arrives in South Africa for Nelson Mandela's funeral

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15th December 2013
Prince Charles has arrived in South Africa for Nelson Mandela’s funeral, where he is expected to read out a personal tribute from the Queen. The Prince of Wales, who is representing his mother at the burial on Sunday morning, will read out the note from the 87-year-old monarch who was “deeply saddened’ by the former South African president’s passing. Charles, attending without the Duchess…
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Duchess of Cambridge's wedding tiara to go on display in Paris

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9th December 2013
The tiara worn by the Duchess of Cambridge on her wedding day to Prince William is to go on display in Paris as part of an exhibition celebrating its designer Cartier. The stunning tiara, which Kate dazzled in on her big day in April 2011, will form part of the biggest ever display of Cartier’s creations at the Grand Palais in the French capital, including Princess Grace of Monaco’s sparkling…
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Prince Charles commends helicopter crash emergency personnel in Glasgow

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7th December 2013
The Duke of Rothesay has visited the pub where a helicopter crashed a week ago killing nine people. On Friday, The Duke of Rothesay (as the Prince of Wales in known in Scotland) visited the pub where a helicopter crashed a week ago, taking the lives of nine people. He visited the Clutha Bar in Glasgow and met with a group of survivors who came back to the site of the horrific crash. “The Duke of…
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The Queen wins top racing award

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6th December 2013
The Queen has been named as the Owner of the Year by the Racehorse Owners Association, awarded in recognition of her success in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot earlier this year. The Queen has won two awards at the annual ROA Awards. The award was also given to Her Majesty in…
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Royal Family lead tributes to 'leader and great man' Nelson Mandela

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6th December 2013
The British Royal Family have spoke of their sadness at the death of Nelson Mandela, who died at the age of 95 at his home in South Africa on Thursday evening. Her Majesty The Queen explained she was “deeply saddened” to learn of the former South African president’s passing. A statement from Buckingham Palace read: “The Queen was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Nelson Mandela…
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