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King Charles banknotes set to enter circulation

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21st February 2024
New banknotes featuring the image of King Charles will enter circulation within months.The King will feature on £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes issued from June 5th 2024.Notes bearing the image of Queen Elizabeth II will remain as legal tender and will continue to be used until they are worn and no longer viable.The changeover to money showing King Charles has been phased in as the…
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The Prince of Wales to fund £3 million housing project with Duchy of Cornwall

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18th February 2024
The Prince of Wales announced Sunday that the Duchy of Cornwall is behind a £3 million innovative housing project in Nansledan, Newquay, his first since assuming control of duchy funds.In a media release from Kensington Palace, Prince William announced that this innovative housing project will be driven in partnership with St Petrocs, a local homelessness charity.Construction on the 24…
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No return to royal duties for the Duke of Sussex

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18th February 2024
There will be no return to royal duties for Prince Harry despite newspaper reports that he was willing to take on some engagements during The King’s treatment for cancer.The Times reported that friends of the Duke had indicated he would be open to a temporary…
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Queen Camilla marks centenary of Poppy Factory

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16th February 2024
Queen Camilla marked the centennial of The Poppy Factory at a Clarence House reception, telling those gathered that “It’s so important nowadays to look after these veterans because sometimes they don’t get as much attention as they need.”The Poppy Factory was founded in 1922 and migrated to its current form in 1924, to help the wounded, old and sick veterans living in the aftermath of…
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The Duke of Kent receives special gift from Commonwealth organisation

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13th February 2024
The Duke of Kent received a special gift from a longstanding partnership, marking 53 years at the helm of a special Commonwealth organisation.In a social media post, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission shared that they had a commissioned a special gift to recognise the Duke of Kent’s 53 years of service as its President.The Cross of Sacrifice was specially made at the Commission’s…
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