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A musical birthday gift from the Duchess of Kent

The Duchess of Kent is happy to stay out of the spotlight, but on her 91st birthday, she applauded the launch of a new award with her musical charity. On Thursday, Future Talent, the charity she co-founded in 2004, announced that it had partnered with the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain for a bursary award that will allow a singer from a low-income background the opportunity to…
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King Charles banknotes set to enter circulation

New banknotes featuring the image of King Charles will enter circulation within months. The King will feature on £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes issued from June 5th 2024. Notes bearing the image of Queen Elizabeth II will remain as legal tender and will continue to be used until they are worn and no longer viable. The changeover to money showing King Charles has been phased in as the…
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The Prince of Wales to fund £3 million housing project with Duchy of Cornwall

The Prince of Wales announced Sunday that the Duchy of Cornwall is behind a £3 million innovative housing project in Nansledan, Newquay, his first since assuming control of duchy funds. In a media release from Kensington Palace, Prince William announced that this innovative housing project will be driven in partnership with St Petrocs, a local homelessness charity. Construction on the 24…
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Queen Camilla marks centenary of Poppy Factory

Queen Camilla marked the centennial of The Poppy Factory at a Clarence House reception, telling those gathered that “It’s so important nowadays to look after these veterans because sometimes they don’t get as much attention as they need.” The Poppy Factory was founded in 1922 and migrated to its current form in 1924, to help the wounded, old and sick veterans living in the aftermath of…
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