The Yorks

‘It’s not particularly nice being shot at’ – Prince Andrew reveals experiences of Falklands War

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25th August 2014
The 54-year-old Duke told the US television channel CNBC that he had been “foolish” to think he was once “invincible”. Prince Andrew served in the Royal Navy for 22 years and in that time whilst serving in the Falklands, he said he had a “couple” of moments of doubt, while on dangerous mission to identify a ship at night. The Queen’s son believes that he had been “very lucky” to…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince George adopts a lobster

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21st August 2014
After Prince Philip’s visit to Cornwall recently, it seems The Duke enjoyed his time at the National Lobster Hatchery so much, he helped his one year old great-grandson to adopt a crustacean. It was on the National Lobster Hatchery’s Facebook page that the adoption was revealed, stating that the 3rd-in-line had received his ‘Adopt-a-Lobster’ certificate. It costs just £2.50 to adopt the…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

The Queen’s grandson ‘horsing around’ at Horse Guards Parade

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14th August 2014
In an interview with ABC News, the 36 year old explained what the event was: “The Longines Global Champions Tour is the diamond league of show jumping. It’s the top 30 riders in the world. The top 30 horses in the world.” There are many world renowned names who will be competing in this year’s event including the daughters of Bill Gates, Bruce Springsteen and Mike Bloomberg. The event…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry speaks of the 'horrendous' sights he faced in Afghanistan

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10th August 2014
Harry, who is a Captain in the Army, was responsible for regularly flying injured personnel and civilians to the hospital at Camp Bastion and has disclosed just some of the sights he bore witness too while doing so, including children who had died from roadside bombs and soldiers who were injured or dying on the battlefield. Writing in the  Sunday Times , Harry recalled that after flying home…
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