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The Countess of Wessex visits Tregolls School as part of the three-stop trip to Cornwall

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27th April 2018
Sophie, Countess of Wessex was in the Cornish city of Truro this week and visited a school which has seen a remarkable transformation described by the head teacher Matt Middlemore as “Spielberg blockbusting”. The Countess was welcomed by the Lord Lieutenant, Edward Bolitho before Mr Middlemore guided her in a tour around the Tregolls School, including visiting new classrooms and sports pitches…
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Prince Charles marks Anzac Day in France

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26th April 2018
Prince Charles yesterday laid a floral wreath in the French town of Villers-Bretonneux in tribute to Australian soldiers on Anzac Day, marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Villers-Bretonneux which saw thousands of Australian soldiers lose their lives. Charles attended the memorial service in Villers-Bretonneux as part of the several Anzac Day events which were attended by members of the…
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The Queen sends message to Canadians after Toronto van attack

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25th April 2018
The Queen has issued a statement addressed to all Canadians following the van attack that happened in Toronto on Monday. Ten people were killed in the attack and 13 were injured when a van mounted the kerb and drove straight into pedestrians along a 1km stretch. In a statement released on Wednesday morning, the Queen said: “Prince Philip and I join all Canadians in expressing our sadness…
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TV Review: The Real Camilla

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24th April 2018
Can the story of Camilla ever be told without Diana? That’s the question I was left asking after watching The Real Camilla (ITV1, April 23rd). This documentary had unrivalled access to the Duchess of Cornwall throughout her 70th year so it seemed a bit of a shame that a chunk of its airtime was spent retelling the story of what happened behind palace doors in the 80s and 90s. And, personally, I…
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