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Anne, Edward and Sophie hold video-calls with World War II veterans

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8th May 2020
The Princess Royal and the Earl & Countess of Wessex have held a number of video-calls with World War II veterans to mark VE Day.With big celebrations being put on hold due to the ongoing public health emergency, the Royal Family have found themselves going virtual, ensuring that the spirit of VE Day continues to be felt.Their Royal Highnesses spoke to WWII veterans as part of a Royal…
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VE Day: King George VI's Speech in full

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8th May 2020
On May 8th 2020, the Queen will speak to her country and her Commonwealth to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Her own VE Day address will take place at 9pm, the exact time her father, King George VI, spoke as World War Two came to an end in Europe seventy five years before. On this historic occasion, Royal Central shares the words of King George VI on VE Day, in full.Today…
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Duchess of Cambridge to launch photography project inspired by national mood

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7th May 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge will launch a new photography project today that aims to capture the “spirit, mood, hopes, fears and feelings” of the United Kingdom as the country deals with the COVID-19 pandemic.‘Hold Still’ was spearheaded by Kate and the National Portrait Gallery, one of her patronages, to encourage people to submit their photographic portraits for consideration under one…
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Video of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor released to support charity

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6th May 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released a video on Archie’s first birthday featuring the Duchess reading to her son. The videos are also in support of two charities, Save the Children and No Kid Hungry.The Duchess of Sussex reads ‘Duck Rabbit’ to Archie as Prince Harry is behind the camera recording and cheering them on. The storytime videos with Archie were released to raise…
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