Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge sends thank you letter to Telegraph readers for their support

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24th December 2016
A few weeks ago, readers of The Telegraph raised money for Heads Together, the campaign and charity started by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Now, The Duke and Duchess have sent a heartfelt letter, written by Catherine, thanking the readers and those who donated for their support. The letter reads, in part: “The Telegraph readers’ support for the Heads Together campaign…
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Duke of Cambridge attends private dinner to advocate for protecting African elephants

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8th December 2016
On Wednesday evening, The Duke of Cambridge was the guest of honour at a charity event hosted by the Giants Club. This club is backed by The Independent and works to protect elephants and conserve the land they live and rely on. Evgeny Lebedev is the Patron of the Giants Club and was the host of this dinner, which was held at the Kensington Palace state apartments. Prince William mingled with…
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Bizarre Diana, Princess of Wales statue showing her riding a horse on an upturned car set to be unveiled in Trafalgar Square

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2nd December 2016
Memorials and tributes are expected around the world next year to mark the 20th anniversary of Diana, Princess of Wales’s death, but perhaps one of the most ill-conceived is that of a proposed memorial of the late Diana riding a horse upon an overturned car in Trafalgar Square. The Danish artist Poul R. Weile says he needs £430,000 in public donations to fund the project. Once the funding is…
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The Queen - Britain's most powerful weapon

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30th November 2016
The United Kingdom now finds itself in a period of great uncertainty. After the vote for Brexit, the change in government and Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential election, nobody quite knows where the ancient kingdom is headed. Only one figure has the experience and stature to sell the UK on the world stage. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was there when Britain stood…
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