Princess Anne and Family

“Not bloody likely” – The attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne

On the 20th March 1974, Princess Anne was returning to Buckingham Palace from a charity event when their car was forced to stop on The Mall. Once the car came to a standstill, an armed assailant, Ian Ball, began firing a pistol. Anne’s personal protection officer, Inspector James Beaton, jumped out of the car in an attempt to shield Her Royal Highness from any injury. Unfortunately…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge pens message encouraging children to "find their brave" for Children's Mental Health Week

The Duchess of Cambridge has written a message for Children’s Mental Health Week encouraging young people to “find their brave” in a world that “can feel a scary and daunting place.” Her message reads: “For many children today, the world can feel a scary and daunting place. While we might not always feel brave inside, even the smallest act – such as sharing a worry or…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge's patronage The Art Room set to close due to lack of funding

A children’s mental health charity supported by the Duchess of Cambridge is set to close due to lack of funding. The Art Room is a group program that uses art-making and discussion to support pupils with emotional difficulties. The Duchess became of a patron of the organisation, based in Oxford in 2012. [getty src=”632575252″ width=”594&#8243…
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