King Charles III

Prince Charles denies supporting a former bishop convicted of sex offences

The Prince of Wales has denied claims of intervening in the judicial proceedings against Peter Ball, a former leading Church of England clergyman, who was jailed yesterday for sex offences against young men. During the sentencing hearing, which took place at the Old Bailey, the court heard that when Ball was first accused of indecent assault in 1993 letters of support for him came from several…
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British Royals

The Prince John: a brief history

We take a look at a little-known prince, who would have been an uncle to The Queen. John Charles Francis of Wales was born in 1905, at York Cottage on the Sandringham Estate. John was the youngest child of George, The Prince of Wales (future George V) his wife, Mary. He was…
The Kents

Duke of Kent visits six RNLI stations and welcomes new boat.

The Duke of Kent, President of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI),  will embark on a two-day visit to six Welsh Lifeboat stations and the Holyhead Coastguard Coordination Centre Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th October. Later this week, he will celebrate his 80th birthday on 9th October. The Duke of Kent, aboard the RNLI Severn Class relief lifeboat, ‘The Duke of Kent’, currently…
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The Gloucesters

Duke of Gloucester unveils hare themed pathway in Cirencester

The Duke of Gloucester unveiled a new hare themed pathway in Cirencester. The Duke of Gloucester in 2008 The themed trail follows the River Churn through-out Cirencester, allowing residents and those visiting to better explore the marvellous green spaces such as the wild flower meadows. Designed by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, The Hare Festival Way, is supported by the Cirencester Community…
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The Kents

Prince Michael of Kent visits Plymouth Royal Marines in the Californian desert

Royal Marines from Plymouth received a special royal visitor while on exercise in the Californian Desert, in the form of Prince Michael of Kent. The Marines of 42 Commando were on Exercise Black Alligator when the prince visited to witness first hand the challenging training they have to undertake. Prince Michael of Kent on a previous engagement. Prince Michael was given a tour of Camp Wilson…
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