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The Royals due at Wimbledon on Finals Weekend 2019

It’s set to be a right royal turnout at Wimbledon this weekend as the famous tennis tournament comes to a close. Leading the way will be the Duke of Kent who is President of the All England Club and whose presence at the finals is a long standing royal commitment. But he’ll have company this weekend in the famous royal box as the titles at Wimbledon 2019 are decided. Embed from Getty…
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Louis and Archie's Polo Playdate

They might be among the youngest Windsors but these royal cousins are grabbing all the attention right now. All eyes were on Prince Louis and Archie Mountbatten-Windsor as the Cambridge and Sussex clans enjoyed an afternoon of polo in Berkshire. Embed from Getty Images To be fair, Louis and Archie showed limited interest in the sport itself. The new seventh in line to the throne enjoyed a snooze…
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Duchess of Cambridge lends support to Backyard Nature Campaign: “Spending time in nature can play a pivotal role in helping children grow up to become happy, healthy adults"

The Duchess of Cambridge has lent her support to a nature campaign encouraging children to play outdoors and protect nature where they live. In a statement on the Backyard Nature website, Kate wrote about how important it is for children to spend time outdoors. “Spending…
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"I'm still perfectly capable of planting a tree": The Queen takes command in Cambridge

In case you were wondering if there’s an age limit to planting ceremonial trees, allow Queen Elizabeth to debunk the myth for you: at 93-years-old, she reminded onlookers in Cambridge on Tuesday that she’s “still perfectly capable of planting a tree.” The Queen was visiting the National Institute of Agricultural Botany during an away-day in Cambridge when she made the instantly-iconic…
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A Look at the Royal Finances - How is the Monarchy Funded?

If you’ve ever wondered how the Royal Monarchy is funded, or where the Queen and the Royal Family get their spending money, rejoice, because you’ve just found a simple guide that should help you understand this commonly overlooked aspect of British government! There are three primary sources of public and private funding for the Royal Monarchy – The Sovereign Grant, The Privy Purse…
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