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The Duke of Edinburgh makes rare public statement to thank teachers

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19th December 2020
As the school term came to an end for most pupils in the UK, the Duke of Edinburgh issued a message of support for teaching staff. The Duke is patron of the Chartered College of Teaching. Prince Philip made his rare public statement to show his gratitude to all those in the education sector for their hard work in difficult circumstances caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It was issued as…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth embraces technology

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18th December 2020
A global pandemic has not stopped Queen Elizabeth II from keeping in touch with her people. Once again, The Queen had a digital visit. This time with KPMG, an accounting firm celebrating its 150th anniversary. From Windsor Castle, she heard the stories of four employees…
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Did you know? The strange and startling secrets of England's kings and queens

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17th December 2020
All the monarchs who have ruled England since 1066 have some gruesome, controversial or memorable fact that defines their reign. From exploding bodies to losing the crown jewels and even dying from eating too many peaches, Royal Central has put together a definitive list of the most interesting facts about each king and queen.  WILLIAM I-When he died, his body was swollen from an…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge share their 2020 Christmas card featuring their three children

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16th December 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared their 2020 Christmas card which this year features their three children. The photograph was taken in the autumn by photographer Matt Porteous. On the card, both William and Catherine can be seen alongside Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at Anmer Hall. Also revealing their Christmas card is the Prince of Wales and the Duchess…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge shows support for British sailing team

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16th December 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge has filmed a video message for the British team as the America’s Cup World Series and Christmas Cup begins later this month in New Zealand. Kate, who is Royal Patron of The 1851 Trust, which is the official charity behind Britannia’s captain, Sir Ben Ainslie, recorded her message at Kensington Palace, saying that Ainslie and his team “are about to embark on the…
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