CoronavirusPrince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge visits University of Derby

The Duchess of Cambridge visited the University of Derby on October 6th to chat with students about mental health and the support they receive on campus throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Kate’s visit comes just before World Mental Health Day on Saturday and saw her discussing mental health with university staff and students as well as hearing how Student Minds, a student-based mental health…
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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…
British RoyalsHistory

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 before their wedding. George became King on 6 May 1910 when Edward VII died. [getty src=”3297056″ width=”444″…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen praises the work of the 'trusted reliable and vital' journalism industry

The Queen has released a message to mark Journalism Matters Week praising the ‘vital’ work of the news industry. The 94-year-old monarch said that the ongoing global health emergency has shown the importance of the media industry as it provides ‘trusted, reliable sources of information.’ Her Majesty also praised the news industry’s efforts in supporting through campaigns and…
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The Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex takes part in the Virtual London Marathon in support of her patronage

The Countess of Wessex took part in the Virtual London Marathon on Sunday as she joined runners in Windsor Great Park. Her Royal Highness joined Tomas Cardillo-Zallo, a runner who has a learning disability, to run part of his 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon route in support of the UK’s leading learning disability charity Mencap.   Sophie, who has been Patron of…
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