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Before they were royal: The Duchess of Cornwall

The Duchess of Cornwall married The Prince of Wales in 2005, officially making her a member of the Royal Family. But who was she before she officially became a royal? We continue our “before they were royal” series with our fourth edition on the former Camilla Shand (and later Parker Bowles):  The Duchess of Cornwall, daughter of Major Bruce Middleton Hope Shand and The Hon Rosalind…
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Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall to visit Gwent

It has been announced the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will visit Gwent on a couple of occasions when they make their tour of Wales at the beginning of July. It is understood that the tour will focus on the work of volunteers, people engaged in rural crafts and some important local and national anniversaries that are being celebrated this year. The first of these will be on Monday…
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Prince of Wales looking to add electric cars to his fleet

The Prince of Wales is set to add an electric car to his fleet in the aim to make the Royal Family’s car collection more eco-friendly. The Prince of Wales was reported to have test-driven a £73,350 black Tesla Model S after making friends with Kimbal Musk, the brother of Elon Musk, founder of Tesla. He hosted Mr Musk and his fiancée at Dumfries House in Scotland which is were the test drive…
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Prince Charles celebrates 50 years of Ulster University's Coleraine campus

The Prince of Wales has visited Ulster University’s Coleraine campus this week to help celebrate its 50th year. His visit marks the first of many events set to celebrate the foundation which began in 1968. It would appear Prince Charles received quite a welcome as university staff, council members and Ulster University choir were all on hand to greet the Prince of Wales upon his arrival…
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