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ICYMI: The Earl and Countess of Wessex send best wishes to Team GB Paralympians

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7th March 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex spoke with Paralympians from Team Great Britain ahead of the opening of the Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing. Edward and Sophie spoke with three Paralympians, skiers Menna Fitzpatrick, guide Katie Guest, and Shona Brownlee, over a video call to learn more about their training processes and how they’ve each made their journeys to the Paralympics. Edward…
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The Queen makes 'generous' donation to Ukraine humanitarian appeal

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4th March 2022
The Queen has made a ‘generous donation’ to a Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal as the invasion of Ukraine by Russia continues. The Disasters Emergency Committee revealed the donation on March 3rd 2022, tweeting: “Many thanks to Her Majesty The Queen for continuing to support the Disasters Emergency Committee and for making a generous donation to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.” The…
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex thank key workers on air ambulance visit

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4th March 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex paid a visit to the new airbase used by the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Service earlier this week. At the new airbase, located in North Weald, Edward and Sophie were given the chance to thank first responders for the work they undertook during the coronavirus pandemic. Upon arrival, the royals met the Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire and the Vice Lord…
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Camilla and Kate join forces to get children reading

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3rd March 2022
The Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge are working together to encourage young people to read. As World Book Day got under way, the royals announced that Kate had chosen five special books for children as part of Camilla’s Reading Room project. The Duchess of Cornwall has also revealed some of her favourite books for youngsters as the two joined forces to encourage everyone…
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