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The Royal Week in Pictures

Usually, as July gets under way, we expect the royal diary to start to slim down as summer holidays beckon. However, 2020 is proving different there, too. A lockdown begins to ease in countries across Europe, the continent’s royal families have had their busiest time in months as they head on engagements. From supporting tourism and business to showcasing their own country’s best bits…
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex volunteer to package meals for NHS workers

The Earl and Countess of Wessex joined volunteers packing meals for NHS workers earlier this week as they continue their volunteering efforts throughout the pandemic.The royals joined volunteers at a warehouse for Salute the NHS, a charitable organisation that aims to prepare and deliver a million meals to NHS frontline workers. The organisation aims to “feed vital NHS front-line heroes with…
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The FBI arrests Ghislaine Maxwell in relation to Epstein case

Ghislaine Maxwell, formerly a close friend of the Duke of York, has been arrested by the FBI.NBC News reports that Mrs Maxwell was arrested in New Hampshire on charges relating to her friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The 58-year-old faces six charges, including counts of conspiracy to entice minors, transporting minors and perjury.She will appear in a federal…
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrate Canadian frontline workers

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted a Zoom call with Canadian healthcare workers as a way to mark Canada Day, Canada’s national holiday.The Royal Family YouTube page posted the seven-minute video with the description that William and Kate wanted to “thank staff at Fraser Health’s Surrey Memorial Hospital in British Columbia, and frontline workers across Canada for their efforts in…
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