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Charles and Camilla gather big names for Christmas treat

This holiday season, The Duchess of Cornwall’s online book club will be presenting a star-studded telling of Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas novel, A Christmas Carol. Over the 12 days of Christmas, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will be reading extracts from A Christmas Carol for The Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading Room. After he reads Stave One, Charles and…
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The Prince of Wales thanks the British Red Cross

The Prince of Wales has recorded a video message celebrating the staff and volunteers of the British Red Cross, saying that there is “no more inspiring example” than the British Red Cross. In the video, Prince Charles praises “the countless examples of sacrifice and…
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Christmas celebrations and recollections of romance in a busy week for Charles and Camilla

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have packed in plenty as Christmas approaches. A favourite engagement brought enthusiastic words of happiness from Camilla while her husband recalled the romance that began a legendary royal marriage. And the couple combined forces to say several thank yous as the UK entered a new phase of the pandemic. Here’s their Windsor week, in pictures. A…
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Camilla lights up Christmas tree on visit to Royal Trinity Hospice

The Duchess of Cornwall got into the festive spirit during a visit to the Royal Trinity Hospice, helping the hospice celebrate its 130th anniversary and lighting its Christmas tree. During her visit on 8 December, Camilla met with the staff, including nurses and doctors, support staff, and patients and families who receive care from the Royal Trinity Hospice. She also met with the hospice’s…
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The 'posh' soap opera that tempted a Princess and Duchess to take part

To mark its 70th birthday, The Duchess of Cornwall visited the longest-running daily soap opera, on BBC Radio 4, The Archers. On air since 1951, the show has tempted the Duchess and other royalty to participate and make an appearance over the years. In honour of the Duchess’ visit, Royal Central is taking a look back at those memorable appearances. In June 1984, for the first time, a…
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