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Could The Queen have found her 2023 Derby horse? Excitement builds over promising two-year-old colt

The Queen may have found a live contender for the Epsom Derby in 2023, with the picture due to become clearer over the weekend. Desert Hero, trained by William Haggas in Newmarket, is declared to run in the Group 3 Solario Stakes at Sandown on Saturday. The race is known for attracting stars of the future, with the winners often going on to have very impressive careers, many running in the…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge to take on Roger Federer for charity

The Duchess of Cambridge is teaming up with tennis legend Roger Federer for a charity project supporting two of her patronages. Next month, ahead of the Laver Cup, Kate and Roger Federer will join forces on Laver Cup Open Practice Day to raise money for two of her patronages: Action for Children and the Lawn Tennis Association, whose fundraising arm is the LTA Tennis Foundation. Action for…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Prince William's powerful advice to Dame Deborah James's children after losing their mother

The Duke of Cambridge advised the children of the late Dame Deborah James following her death earlier this summer from bowel cancer. In a new interview talking about his late wife, Sebastien Bowen, told The Times about the day Prince William came to bestow a damehood upon Deborah at home. He said: “There was the time I opened the door to Prince William, who had come to give Deborah a…
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British Royals

The Earl of Wessex: ''the Games have brought the spirit of the Commonwealth to life''

The Earl of Wessex has thanked the people of Birmingham and the West Midlands for their ”inspiration” as he officially closed the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Earl, who is Vice Patron of Commonwealth Sport, thanked volunteers, organisers and competitors for their enthusiasm and hard work in his speech at the end of the 22nd Games. Speaking at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham…
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