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Queen Camilla's speech as she makes Royal Navy History

Her Majesty The Queen has paid tribute to the crew and families of HMS Astute during a ceremony at HM Naval Base Devonport to mark the end of the submarine’s first commission. In a speech, Queen Camilla, who serves as the vessel’s Sponsor, hailed the achievements of the UK’s most advanced submarine and the dedication of those who served aboard her. Eighteen years after she first visited…
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Queen Camilla launches special garden as she celebrates the importance of helping rescue dogs and cats

Queen Camilla has helped unveil the new “Dog Garden” at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.  Beloved gardener and TV presenter Monty Don helped design the garden for the BBC and the Royal Horticultural Society for the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show. Queen Camilla shows off Moley and she’s clearly besotted with her new pet(© Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Buckingham Palace) Queen…
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Prince William makes changes at footballing charity

The Prince of Wales has been replaced as president of a charity which aims to protect green spaces for children and sport, although he will remain Patron. Upon Queen Elizabeth II’s death in 2022, Prince William succeeded his grandmother as Patron of Fields in Trust – which meant he was both president and patron. In a move widely seen as sensible, the heir to the throne has handed…
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The King and President Macron enjoy a 28-second handshake as the French State Visit comes to an end

King Charles III and President Emmanuel Macron marked the conclusion of the French State Visit on Wednesday morning with a notably prolonged handshake, lasting 28 seconds. The farewell moment, captured on camera, took place at the Sovereign’s Entrance at Windsor Castle. In a striking symbol of friendship between the two heads of state, Mr Macron the sovereign’s arm in a warm…
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