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Prince Charles to represent The Queen at another major Commonwealth event

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will represent The Queen at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, set to take place this summer. Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Prince and the Duchess will travel to Kigali, Rwanda for the meeting which will take place in the week of June 20th 2022. The summit, usually known as CHOGM, takes places every two years and brings…
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What is Commonwealth Day?

Commonwealth Day is perhaps one of the most important days in the diary of the Royal Family in any given year. But what exactly is Commonwealth Day? Commonwealth Day, formally known as Empire Day, is the celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations. Since 1977, the day is…
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New initiative to get young people involved in the Platinum Jubilee announced

Students across the United Kingdom are invited to make their mark on the Platinum Jubilee with the launch of two new initiatives. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant, in conjunction with the IdeasFoundation andthe Engineering Development Trust, announced its “Commonwealth of Kindness” workshops and sustainable street party initiative to celebrate Her Majesty’s…
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The Duke of Gloucester tests positive for COVID-19

The Duke of Gloucester has tested positive for Covid-19. In line with government guidance, the 77-year-old is isolating at his home whilst he recovers. As such, neither he or the Duchess will attend the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey next Monday. A more notable absence at the service on Monday will be The Queen who has also been comfirmed as not being able to attend. In…
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The Queen to miss Commonwealth Day Service

The Queen is to miss the Commonwealth Day Service. In a short statement, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Her Majesty would no longer participate in the ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Instead, the Prince of Wales will lead the Royal Family at the service. The Duchess of…
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The Princess Royal sees tribute to late father during latest engagement

During her latest engagement, The Princess Royal visited Gordonstoun, where there were multiple moments of remembrance of her late father, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Gordonstoun, near Elgin, has educated three generations of British royalty, including Prince Philip and Prince Charles. Unlike her brothers, Anne was unable to attend the school because, at the time, it was a males-only…
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