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The Duke of Cambridge pays tribute to ambulance staff lost to Covid

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23rd September 2020
The Duke of Cambridge has written a letter of support for The Ambulance Staff Charity as they mark the contribution of members during the pandemic. William’s letter coincided with TASC’s National Ambulance Service video, honouring those personnel who have lost their lives. The Ambulance Staff Charity organises a service every two years, with 2020’s taking place on 18 September, in a small…
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The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge appoint top BBC newsreader Zeinab Badawi as Director of their Royal Foundation

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23rd September 2020
Respected BBC journalist Zeinab Badawi has been named as the new director of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Ms Badawi, one of the BBC’s most senior presenters, joins eight other trustees who are responsible for the work of the Foundation in four areas; fundraising, governance, strategic direction and oversight.  Trustees include former Foreign Secretary…
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Remembering Síoda, the President's dog who charmed royalty

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23rd September 2020
Scene stealer, charmer and a president’s best friend, Síoda, one of the dogs that won over royalty, is being mourned in the Republic of Ireland. The Bernese mountain dog, one of two belonging to President Michael D Higgins, died recently, spawning obituaries in Irish papers and fond reminscences of the times this very important pet won the hearts of visiting VIPS. President Higgins…
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Will Prince Philip's 100th birthday celebrations ago ahead as planned next year?

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22nd September 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled a series of new restrictions aiming to combat the spread of coronavirus, with the new measures expected to remain in place well into 2021. Some royal watchers are wondering whether the new rules will impact the birthday celebrations of the Duke of Edinburgh, who will turn 100 in June. Unfortunately – there is no simple answer, with plans…
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