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The Duchess of Cambridge promises tennis fans Wimbledon 2021 will be 'worth the wait'

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1st July 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge has narrated a video for Wimbledon on what would have been the opening day of the iconic lawn tennis tournament. “Three-hundred-fifty days, 14 hours, and 12 minutes between the last ball hit and when the next was meant to be,” Kate’s narration begins. “Over the years, your support has shaped this historic event. No matter the time of day nor the names on the…
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The Duke of Cambridge sees work on coronavirus vaccines

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28th June 2020
The Duke of Cambridge undertook engagements last week to discuss the ongoing trials to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus and paid a visit to the University of Oxford’s Oxford Vaccine Group to learn about what the team is working on. William visited the group at Churchill Hospital, meeting with the staff and volunteers there who are participating in the trials for a vaccine, and also…
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The Duchess of Cornwall becomes Vice-Patron of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity

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27th June 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall has become the Vice-Patron of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity following an invitation from the charity’s President, General Sir Mike Jackson. Her Royal Highness said on her new appointment: “We owe a huge debt of gratitude to all those in the Armed Forces, who steadfastly serve ourcountry. I am, therefore, delighted to become Vice Patron of ABF The Soldiers’…
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Why was Queen Elizabeth II’s first state visit to Norway?

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24th June 2020
This year brings another special anniversary for the Queen’s long and historic reign. This summer marks 65 years since Queen Elizabeth’s first State Visit. It took place in June 1955 and saw the new Monarch travel to the the Kingdom of Norway. So, why was Norway the first nation that the Queen visited after her coronation? The first reason was that the British and Norwegian Royal…
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