King Charles III

Patronage Spotlight: The Duchess of Cornwall and Maggie's Cancer Centre

The Duchess of Cornwall has a long history of supporting organisations focusing on health. It’s this interest that led her to become President of Maggie’s Cancer Centre. Maggie’s, founded in 1996 in Edinburgh, recognises that people need more than just treatment. They offer a broad range of things to deliver a comprehensive package of support. In 2018, they gave practical…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge to appear on CBBC's Blue Peter in a segment on outdoor play

The Duchess of Cambridge will appear on tonight’s episode of CBBC’s ‘Blue Peter’ to talk about the benefits of outdoor play and to launch a contest for her upcoming Back to Nature Garden for the RHS Wisley Show in September. Being outside “encourages creativity, confidence and even a short amount of time – 10-15 minutes outside – makes a huge difference to physical well-being but…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

A day in Cumbria: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shear sheep and learn about farming challenges

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the day yesterday in Cumbria, visiting the farming communities in a bid to “celebrate the resilience and spirit of rural and farming communities in the region.” The couple arrived at Keswick Town Centre to greet the crowds who’d come out to see them, chatting with them about their love of the Lake District and the outdoors. Today The Duke and Duchess…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Gun salutes and peals of bells for the Duke of Edinburgh's 98th birthday

The birthday of the Duke of Edinburgh has been marked in right royal fashion with gun salutes across the United Kingdom. Bells have also been run to mark the anniversary of the birth of Philip, Britain’s longest serving royal consort. Appropriately enough for the Duke of Edinburgh, there was a 21 gun salute at Edinburgh Castle to mark his birthday. The rounds were fired at noon, the same…
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