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Norwich Cathedral adding statues of Her Majesty and Duke of Edinburgh

To mark Queen Elizabeth’s 65th anniversary of her coronation next year, Norwich Cathedral is erecting statues of Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh. York-based sculptor, Charles Gurrey has been awarded the honour of carving the statues that will be placed by the figures by sculptor Gilbert Ledward RA of King George V, Queen Mary, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The statues are…
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Duchess of Cambridge plans to emulate Prince Philip

Following last week’s unprecedented news that the Duke of Edinburgh will retire from his royal duties in the autumn, the Sunday Express is reporting that the Duchess of Cambridge is ready to step into his shoes. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge previously announced in January that they would move back to London this fall when Prince William’s job as a pilot for the East Anglia Air Ambulance…
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Duke of Edinburgh quips he is "the world's most experienced plaque unveiler"

On Wednesday, before The Duke of Edinburgh told the world he was retiring in the fall at the age of 96, he carried out an engagement where he opened a new £25 million stand at Lord’s Cricket Ground. The Duke is an honorary Life Member of Marylebone Cricket Club. Before pulling a cord that would part two small curtains to reveal a plaque quipped beforehand to the crowd: “You’re…
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Queen and Family Members Attend Commonwealth Service

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were among several members of The Royal Family who attended a Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday. Embed from Getty Images Other royals that attended the event include The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, The Duke of York and The Earl of Wessex. Also attending the service was Prime Minister Theresa May and former…
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