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The Princess of Wales sets up business taskforce for Early Childhood

The Princess of Wales has launched a new business taskforce in support of the early years. The Business Taskforce for Early Childhood is an initiative that will be run by businesses for businesses to help them affect long-term change in the field. Kensington Palace shared the news ahead of an engagement Catherine will attend on Tuesday, noting the “key role of the business community in…
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The Black Prince's Ruby

As the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla inches nearer, the historic gems that will be used in the ceremony are under the spotlight. Among those historic pieces is the Black Prince’s Ruby which sits in the Imperial State Crown. Located on the front of…
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The Gold State Coach's starring role in coronations

When King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned on 6 May, many Coronation traditions will take place for the first time in 70 years. Among them will be the use of the Gold State Coach for a Coronation procession. However, there is expected to be a modern twist on this centuries old part of the ceremonial. The King and Queen Consort won’t use the 260-year-old coach to travel from…
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The royal escape to America

With the announcement that Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark are moving to the United States with their family, they join a list of other royals who have moved across the pond. So who are the royals who have relocated, and what appeals to the European royals about…
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The coronation of a consort who might have been England's first queen regnant

In another lifetime, perhaps she’d be recognised as England’s first queen regnant, but Elizabeth of York was fated to be a consequential queen consort instead, with her popularity helping to sow peace in the aftermath of the Wars of the Roses. Elizabeth holds a unique position in English history: she is the only woman to be daughter, niece, sister, wife, and mother to kings. The long and…
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The Coronation of Edward VII

King Charles III has often been compared to his great-great-grandfather, King Edward VII. Both ascended the throne after their mother’s enjoyed record-breaking reigns, and at the time of each king’s ascension, they both held the record for longest-serving Prince of…
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''Colonel Catherine'' on parade for traditional St. Patrick's celebration with Irish Guards

The Princess of Wales has spoken of her pride in the Irish Guards in her first major speech as their Colonel. The Princess told the regiment that her new role was a ”true honour” and she promised to ”listen to you, to support you, and to champion you in all you do” and added ”this is a responsibility I do not take lightly.” Sgt Donald C Todd/ UK MOD ©…
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