Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge plays tennis with Britain's champions

The Duchess of Cambridge has taken to the tennis court with four British Grand Slam winners at a meeting with some of the country’s biggest sports stars. Kate, who is patron of the Lawn Tennis Association, met the champions at a special homecoming event for them. Hosted by the LTA Youth Programme, it took place at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton on September 24th 2021. The…
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The case for HRH Princess Louise

It was the first time we’d heard her speak. When Lady Louise talked fondly of her late grandfather in the BBC One documentary Prince Philip: The Royal Family Remembers, she did it with confidence, passion, and a sense of duty. With her 18th birthday approaching in…
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The man behind the image: the Royal Family talk about Prince Philip in special TV show

Energetic, caring and very much his own man, the portrait painted of Prince Philip is a special BBC One documentary marking his life and legacy was familiar in many ways. But what set this programme apart were the people telling the story. As the Royal Family spoke movingly of the father and grandfather they lost in April 2021, the love Prince Philip had for his nearest and dearest, his chosen…
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Duchess of Cambridge hosts reception for Hold Still partners

The Duchess of Cambridge hosted a palace reception for Hold Still on Wednesday evening to thank the partners who worked with her on the pandemic photography project. Kate was joined by representatives of the National Portrait Gallery—of which she is patron—Co-Op UK, and Book Fairies. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Instagram account shared photos from the Buckingham Palace event with…
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Poundbury statue of The Queen Mother deemed an 'unfit tribute'

The statue of The Queen Mother in Poundbury is not only causing conflicting traffic, but people say the statue is an unfit tribute to the late royal. The 9ft 6in (3m) bronze statue was unveiled in October 2016 by The Queen at the Prince of Wales’ model town in Dorset. The sculpture by Philip Jackson is the second casting of a statue which stands in The Mall in London, depicting The Queen…
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