British Royals

Harry and Meghan's former patronages thank them as their official associations come to an end

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19th February 2021
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been thanked by several of the organisations of which they were royal patrons as their official associations with them come to an end. Buckingham Palace announced on February 19th that Harry and Meghan had decided to permanently step back from their roles as senior members of the Royal Family. Their military associations and royal patronages would now cease…
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British Royals

Harry and Meghan vow to keep supporting patronages despite losing official roles

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19th February 2021
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said they will keep offering their support to the organisations they used to represent as patrons despite being told by The Queen that their official roles must be returned to the Royal Family. In a short statement issued minutes after Buckingham Palace confirmed that their decision to step back as senior members of the Royal Family was now permanent. The…
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The Royal Family say they are "saddened" by Harry and Meghan's decision

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19th February 2021
The Royal Family have said in a statement that they are “saddened” by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to never return to royal duties. In a statement released on behalf of The Queen, a spokesperson said: “While all are saddened by their decision, The Duke and Duchess remain much loved members of the family.” The negotiations surrounding Harry and Meghan’s future as…
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The history of King Edward VII's Hospital

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19th February 2021
King Edward VII’s Hospital is a private hospital in Marylebone, in central London, often used by the Royal Family. The hospital was established in 1899 at the suggestion of the then Prince of Wales – the future King Edward VII – who would later become the hospital’s patron. During the First World War, the hospital specialised in treating wounding officers. After the Second World War…
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