British Royals

New poll shows rise in the number of young Brits who want an elected head of state instead of monarchy

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22nd May 2021
A new poll found a growing number of young Brits are now in favour of having an elected head of state instead of a monarchy. According to data by YouGov, 41% of 18 to 24-year-olds would prefer to ditch a sovereign in the future and instead vote for someone to represent the state. Numbers showing this idea have grown more favourable over the last two years. Specifically, that number has grown from…
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The Edinburghs

Countess of Wessex plays wheelchair basketball

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21st May 2021
On Thursday morning, the Countess of Wessex took to the basketball court in Finsbury Park in North London for a game of wheelchair basketball. She was there to launch the new community-led six-week basketball courses the Inspire A Generation initiative now offers. The programme seeks to help local communities have more opportunities for people to access and play wheelchair basketball. Announced in…
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The Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex speaks out about menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy as she takes up new patronage

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21st May 2021
The Countess of Wessex has become the new patron of Wellbeing of Women, a women’s health charity dedicated to saving and changing the lives of women, girls, and babies. The charity also helps to improve the health and wellbeing of a woman’s life through research, education, and advocacy. The Countess started her new role by joining in on a video call, speaking with Professor Dame Lesley…
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Prince Philip

Calls to rename Windsor shopping centre in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh

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20th May 2021
A petition is urging the new owners of the Windsor Yards shopping centre to rename it Duke of Edinburgh’s Court in honour of Prince Phillip who died last month aged 99. According to the BBC, the petition organiser, John Webb, said the current name gives an impression of a “dirty, unloved space.” Last week, the center was bought by AEW UK Investments Ltd, who have not yet commented on the…
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