CoronavirusPrince & Princess of Wales

Duke of Cambridge pens letter to Diana Award organisers

The Duke of Cambridge has sent a letter of support to The Diana Award, an award for young people named after his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, for the work the organisation does with young people. William’s letter reads: “I wanted to write to send my support and thanks to all the staff, volunteers and supporters of The Diana Award. “My brother and I remain ever appreciative…
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British RoyalsCoronavirus

Buckingham Palace's summer opening is cancelled for 2020

Buckingham Palace won’t be opening its doors to the public this summer. Ongoing coronavirus restrictions mean that the annual tourist season for the Queen’s London home is off for 2020. The Royal Collection Trust, which oversees the opening, has just announced that the State Rooms won’t be opening up this year and anyone who has already bought tickets will be issued with a refund.
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British Royals

Why Princess Charlotte could be back at school before Prince George

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge could soon be back on the school run – but only for one of their three children. New government plans revealed on Sunday night mean that Princess Charlotte could be back in class within weeks. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that primary schools could reopen from June 1st 2020 in England – if the ongoing public health emergency doesn’t get worse…
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The Gloucesters

Before they were royal: The life of the Duchess of Gloucester

She would go on to live a life of royal duties which led her to be called one of the unsung heroes of the Royal Family, but today we take a look at the life of the Duchess of Gloucester before she married The Queen’s cousin: Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Born Birgitte Eva Henriksen on 20 June 1946 in Odense, Denmark, she is the youngest daughter of Asger Preben Wissing Henriksen, a…
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