British Royals

The Not Forgotten Association: a charity close to the Royal Family's hearts

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19th May 2020
The Royal Family are associated with a large number of organisations and charities, with these relationships often dating back many years. This is particularly true of the Not Forgotten Association, being celebrated this week on the official Royal Family social media accounts to mark Charity Tuesday.The origins of the association began in 1919, when Marta Cunningham, an American soprano…
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Royal Jewels: Who Was Mrs Greville?

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19th May 2020
Margaret Greville is not a commonly known name. However, her legacy can be seen on several members of the British Royal Family to this day. Many of the tiaras, necklaces, and brooches worn today in the royal family were originally owned by The Hon. Mrs Ronald Greville, but how did they end up in the possession of the royals?Born in December 1863, Margaret Helen Anderson was the daughter…
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The Queen's message for a very different Chelsea Flower Show

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18th May 2020
The Queen has sent a message of support to the Chelsea Flower Show in a difficult year. As the annual event went online, because of the coronavirus pandemic, Her Majesty underlined its importance to the Royal Family.The Chelsea Flower Show has been cancelled for the first time since the Second World War because of the coronavirus pandemic. The event will now be held virtually with online…
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Prince William thanks police officers for their tireless work during the ongoing public health emergency

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16th May 2020
The Duke of Cambridge has written a letter of support to the Police Federation of England and Wales, thanking police officers for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.William’s letter reads:“I am writing to convey Catherine and my personal thanks for the truly remarkable work that the Police Forces of the United Kingdom are doing, day in day out, to keep us all safe and keep the…
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