Queen Elizabeth II

New photograph released ahead of Queen's 88th birthday

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20th April 2014
<![CDATA[A new photograph has been released today of Her Majesty The Queen in advance of her 88th birthday tomorrow. The photograph, taken by one of the most renowned English photographers David Bailey, was taken at Buckingham Palace in March and was especially commissioned on behalf of the British Government’s GREAT Britain campaign. The Queen celebrates her 88th birthday tomorrow, on…
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King Charles III

Prince Charles launches tourism initiative to aid rural areas

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18th April 2014
<![CDATA[On 9 April The Prince of Wales began an initial scheme to embolden tourist support of The Prince’s Countryside Fund. The fund assists individuals who live and work in rural areas. The scheme was introduced at a reception at The George Hotel in Penrith. Sponsored by major tourism businesses throughout the UK, the scheme will encourage tourists across the country to contribute towards…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duke and Duchess bid New Zealand farewell

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16th April 2014
<![CDATA[The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent their last day in New Zealand visiting Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua, near Wellington. They met with recruits, paid their respects to those officers killed on duty, viewed a police training display and held some of the New Zealand Police Dog puppies. Prince George was not with his parents on their last engagements although he did…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

From a Kiwi Perspective - Day Four

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13th April 2014
<![CDATA[Day four of the Royal Tour of New Zealand by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their son Prince George included both fun and formal events with plenty of great media coverage. First up, Their Royal Highnesses attended a formal wreath laying ceremony and commemoration for World War I at the War Memorial in Seymour Square, Blenheim. The event was an emotional one with The Duke and…
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