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The royal 'tradition' that actually began just half a century ago in Australia

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18th October 2024
Royal walkabouts have created some of the most iconic moments in history, whether that’s a special hug or a royal going out of their way for a special interaction. Believe it or not, as common as they are now, the royal walkabout didn’t actually start until the 1970s. In previous tours, people could only catch a glimpse of a visiting royal as they drove by in cars. In 1970, Queen…
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Queen Elizabeth II's first royal visit to Australia

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17th October 2024
It may be impossible to believe, but Queen Elizabeth II is the only Australian monarch to ever visit the Commonwealth realm. That changes this weekend when King Charles III arrives for his first official royal visit as monarch. Ahead of this historic tour, let’s look…
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Prince William answers question on whether a royal can campaign to end homelessness

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16th October 2024
The Prince of Wales has said his only agenda when it comes to tackling homelessness is to try and help. In a new documentary, to be broadcast on ITV, Prince William is asked whether he is the right person to lead a long term project on ending homelessness. He says ”I think everyone having a right to a safe and stable home benefits us all. I come with no other agenda than desperately…
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Prince William joins the NFL...for a day of sport

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16th October 2024
American-style football is slowing gaining ground in the United Kingdom, and can now count the Prince of Wales as ones of its supporters. On Tuesday, Prince William joined the NFL Foundation UK for an anniversary event in South London. Among the attendees were young…
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The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Chad

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14th October 2024
The Duchess of Edinburgh spent the weekend in Chad, becoming the first member of the British Royal Family to visit the central African country. Sophie, fresh off the heels of an official visit to Malta with her husband, visited Chad at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office from Saturday to Monday, “to bear witness to the impact of the conflict in Sudan particularly…
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit restarts treatment for chronic lung condition

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11th October 2024
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is to start a new course of treatment for a chronic lung condition. The Crown Princess, 51, will begin the process immediately. The future queen was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis in 2018. The royal court said that, as has happened with past treatments, the drugs involved may lead to side effects that could impact on what the Crown Princess…
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