Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William keeps his tax bill private as royal finances revealed

The Prince of Wales has broken with his father’s tradition and has chosen to keep tax information from the Duchy of Cornwall private.  Each summer, Buckingham Palace publishes the Sovereign Grant Report, a document that breaks down how much money was spent to support the Sovereign in their official work and to maintain cccupied royal palaces.  The amount spent can vary widely from year…
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Prince William speaks out on drug resistance

At an event to highlight the scientific and economic research into antimicrobial resistance, the Prince of Wales spoke of the “critical juncture” where the “interconnections between drug resistance, climate change and environmental degradation cannot be ignored.” ‘The World Together Solving the Antibiotic Emergency’ conference brought together world leaders ahead of the United…
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What is the Royal Order of the Bath?

The Prince of Wales has been made the Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. The appointment was confirmed by Buckingham Palace in a statement on 23 April with several new honours for members of the Royal Family. The Royal Order of the Bath is a military order dates back to the eighteenth century; King George I created the order on 18 May 1725. The name references the ritual…
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Kensington Palace refuses to comment after major news publications refuse to use Kate image over 'photo manipulation'

Kensington Palace have refused to comment on claims that the photograph released on Mother’s Day showing the Princess of Wales alongside her three children has been ‘manipulated’. Four of the biggest news agencies in the world: Associated Press, Reuters, AFP and Getty have issued a ‘kill notice’ to their clients. This is an order for them to remove the…
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