Prince & Princess of Wales

William and Kate’s newest addition to increase London tourism

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24th April 2015
Their face will be on tea towels, mugs and calendars sold in London’s shops for years to come. Already the new royal baby is giving a boost to the tourist trade in the capital – before they’re even born. Experts are predicting that the arrival of the second child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will help send visitor numbers this year rocketing to record levels. It’s smiles all…
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Prince William completes first phase of air ambulance pilot training earlier than expected

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21st April 2015
Kensington Palace have confirmed that The Duke of Cambridge has completed his first phase of air ambulance helicopter training earlier than anticipated. This early completion of training means that Prince William will be at the side of his wife Kate for the imminent birth of their second child. A Kensington Palace spokesperson commented, “The Duke of Cambridge has completed the first phase…
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Prince Charles to help Australian veterans 'back into business'

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20th April 2015
As Australia prepares to mark the 100 year anniversary of the Anzac Gallipoli landings, a programme supported by The Prince of Wales is being introduced to help today’s veterans resume to civilian life as entrepreneurs. The Prince’s Charities Australia has set up the Lead Your Own Business programme. The Prince’s Charities Australia created the Lead Your Own Business scheme to…
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Letter from Prince Charles read at teenage girl's funeral

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18th April 2015
The Prince of Wales paid a touching tribute to Hayley Okines, a teenage girl who passed away in April. 17 year-old Hayley, who was sometimes known as the “100 year-old teenager”, suffered from progeria. Progeria is a rare ageing condition which causes individuals to age at nearly eight times the normal rate. The life expectancy of sufferers is about 13 years, and the disease affects…
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