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Princess Charlotte plays surprise duet with the Princess of Wales to start Christmas celebrations

Princess Charlotte took a starring role in her mum’s Christmas carol concert, joining Kate at the piano for a duet. The princess, third in line to the throne, sat with her mum at a grand piano for a special performance that started this year’s Together at Christmas celebration. The Princess of Wales had teased the duet earlier on social media, showing her hand on the keys of the…
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King Charles chooses unusual location for Christmas Day speech and it's got more royal links than Buckingham Palace

King Charles has chosen to give his fourth Christmas broadcast away from his royal homes. Instead of Buckingham Palace, The King has chosen another building long associated with royalty. This year’s Christmas speech will come from Westminster Abbey, the place Charles III was crowned in 2023. The King will speak from the Lady Chapel inside the Abbey, a huge space that was built by…
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Prince William's subtle nod to his title in family Christmas photo

The Christmas card of the Prince and Princess of Wales this year contains a special nod to their royal roles, hidden in plain sight. The portrait on the card shows William and Kate with their three children sitting in field that has just come into bloom with a flower that marks the start of spring but has a particular resonance for the Wales family. For all five are surrounded by daffodils…
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Prince William takes on major new royal role

The Prince of Wales has quietly taken on one of his most significant military roles to date, agreeing to serve as patron of the SAS Regimental Association, the charity that supports serving and former members of Britain’s most secretive special forces unit and their…
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Royal palace issues major health update as Crown Princess is assessed for lung transplant

The Crown Princess of Norway’s doctors are getting ready to assess her for a lung transplant. Crown Princess Mette-Marit is being considered for the major operation after her health deteriorated over the autumn. The future queen of Norway has pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic condition that causes increased scarring in the lungs and makes oxygen uptake harder. Doctors say that tests…
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