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Ahoy! The Duchess of Edinburgh helps retire HM The Queen Lifeboat at Windsor Castle

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15th December 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh joined the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) as another reminder of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign came to an end at Windsor Castle. The Duchess oversaw the retirement and handover of the lifeboat, RNLB Her Majesty The Queen, and the end of her operational duty. The Mersey class all-weather lifeboat was named on 16 July 1993 by Her Late Majesty at Ramsgate…
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The Duchess of Edinburgh and South Korea's President talk science

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23rd November 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh took the reins of day two of the South Korean State Visit by hosting the President of South Korea at the Royal Society in London. It was another high-profile engagement for President Toon Suk Yeol and his wife, First Lady Kim Keon, as they continued their visit and meeting members of the Royal Family. Embed from Getty Images The Duchess joined the President as they…
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The Duchess of Edinburgh sees work supporting victims of sexual violence in conflict as Ethiopia visit continues

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12th October 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh’s visit to Ethiopia continues as World Sight Day arrives. The Duchess has been in the eastern African country all week at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, carrying out engagements related to vision, supporting the work of Orbis, which aims to eliminate trachoma in the country; and sexual and gender-based violence awareness. Sophie…
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A touching gift for Prince Edward as he follows in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II

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27th September 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh is currently on an important overseas visit but amidst the diplomacy came a touching moment that linked him to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. During his visit to Turkey, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh is set to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as the UK and Turkey work to develop trade relations and defence. The rare meeting of a member of the…
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