King Charles III

Prince Charles makes donation to slain Canadian soldiers families

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30th October 2014
Clarence House confirmed a donation was made to the True Patriot Love Foundation, which is handling the outpouring of monetary donations coming in for the soldiers through the Stand on Guard Fund. The Prince of Wales’ Charitable Foundation isn't disclosing the amount of the donation made specifically for the soldiers. The Stand on Guard Fund was created in the wake of last Wednesday’s…
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The Edinburghs

Sophie honours Land Army Girls

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22nd October 2014
And why should it? The members of the Women's Land Army, popularly known as the Land Girls have endured hardships that were more physically tiring and strenuous to help keep the country afloat during the World Wars. As the late Queen Mother put it, "They have…
British Royals

Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Wine Glass goes to auction

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22nd October 2014
th, a stunning wine glass-one of a pair- that was given to Sir John Hay of Restairig by Bonnie Prince Charlie will be auctioned. It is estimated that this goblet is valued at £7,000 – £9,000. Known as ‘The Hay Goblet’, it dates from approximately 1768, stands 22.8cm high, and is engraved with a seven-petalled formal rose (a common Jacobite motif) and a single bud on a stem crossed with a…
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Prince & Princess of WalesQueen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

The Queen welcomes The President of Singapore

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21st October 2014
The Queen, along with The Duke of Edinburgh, arrived by car at Horse Guards Parade this morning shortly after 11:00am, amidst the cold and windy weather. A few minutes later, the Singaporean President and his wife arrived, accompanied by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Earlier this morning, His Excellency and Mrs Tan were greeted at the Royal Garden Hotel in London by The Duke and…
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The Kents

Double duties for The Duke of Kent

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13th October 2014
The first of these duties was one that had the Duke clearly in his element as he officially named one of the two rowing boats recently bought by Tees Rowing Club. In his youth, The Duke of Kent was an Eton rower and was more than comfortable in pouring champagne over the nose of the 'Duke of Kent 150', so named in recognition of the club celebrating its 150th anniversary. The Duke spent…
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