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#OnThisDay: Prince Louis was born

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23rd April 2020
On 23 April 2018, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed their third child, Prince Louis, into the world weighing 8lbs and 7oz or 3.8kg when he was born at 11.01hrs.Kensington Palace announced the news on Twitter.“Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son,” with the post also confirming that the Duke was present for the birth.Like the…
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Kensington Palace releases new images to mark Prince Louis's second birthday

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23rd April 2020
Kensington Palace released new images last night to mark the second birthday of Prince Louis.The photos were taken by the Duchess of Cambridge earlier this month at the family’s Norfolk home, Anmer Hall.Photo by The Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace via Getty ImagesYoung Louis is seen happily playing with watercolours in the images, and a picture of his hand-painted rainbow…
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The Order of the Garter Service cancelled

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22nd April 2020
The Order of the Garter ceremony won’t go ahead this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Buckingham Palace has just announced that the annual service, held at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, has been cancelled.The decision to put off this ancient…
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The Cambridges launch Our Frontline for key workers' mental health during COVID-19 crisis

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22nd April 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have backed a new mental health initiative for key workers who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.Our Frontline offers round-the-clock support and specialised support to those who work in health, emergency services, social care, or key workers in other industries, to ensure that they receive mental health care and support.“Leading mental…
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The Queen releases message of support for people of Nova Scotia following mass shooting

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21st April 2020
The Queen has written a message of support to the people of Nova Scotia after the small Canadian province suffered an unimaginable tragedy when a gunman killed in excess of 18 people on Saturday and Sunday.The message, sent to the Governor General of Canada and the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, reads:“Prince Philip and I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Nova…
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