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The Duke of Kent at 85: His Charities and Patronages

The Duke of Kent has long been a valued working member of the Royal Family, with his main areas of interest including war commemoration, rescue, medicine, social care, sport, innovation, business, engineering, music and fostering relations between the UK and Germany. On his 85th birthday, let’s take a look at some of the many patronages and organisations he continues to work with. All…
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The Edinburghs

Sophie celebrates World Teachers Day in Surrey

The Countess of Wessex marked World Teachers Day with a visit to Stepping Stones School in Surrey on October 5th. The Royal Family social media account shared photos of Sophie visiting with students outside at their Forest School, where they showed the royal aspects of…
The Gloucesters

The Duchess of Gloucester reaches out to families living with cerebral palsy

World Cerebral Palsy Day was honoured by the Duchess of Gloucester when she participated in a video chat Tuesday with two families being helped by one of her patronages, Cerebral Palsy Scotland. “May I say how very delighted I am to speak to you on World Cerebral Palsy Day and to hear how you have been coping over the last few months,” the Duchess of Gloucester said. She spoke…
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The grandchildren of King George V

On 6 July 1893, Prince George (1865-1936), the second son of the future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, married Princess Mary of Teck (1867-1953). Mary had been previously engaged to George’s older brother, Prince Albert Victor, who had died of influenza a few weeks…
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Government exemption for Prince Charles means he will not have to be quarantined on his return from Kuwait

It has been confirmed that the Prince of Wales will not be required to self-isolate on his return to the UK from Kuwait due to a government exemption. As the law stands, anybody returning to the UK from Kuwait must self-isolate for a period of 14 days. This means starting on the day of arrival, people should not go to work, school or any public place including supermarkets. Prince Charles…
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Prince Charles arrives in Kuwait following the death of the Emir

The Prince of Wales has arrived in Kuwait to pay his respects to Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad who died last month at the age of 91. Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad was Emir of Kuwait for 14 years and has been succeeded by his half-brother Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad. Prince Charles has flown to the Middle Eastern country following a request from the British government. The Prince of Wales was greeted at the…
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