King Charles III

Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall open newly renovated Hillsborough Castle

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10th April 2019
On Tuesday, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited Northern Ireland to tour the newly renovated Hillsborough Castle.  Set to open to the public on 18 April, the couple got a sneak peek at what visitors can expect. The Georgian castle went under a £24 million refurbishment after an independent charity donated to Historic Royal Palaces.  The Prince’s Trust Charity has also…
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Palaces & Buildings

Kensington Palace staff may strike over pay cut

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22nd February 2016
Staff at Kensington Palace are threatening to strike after rejecting plans forcing them to accept a £3,000 pay cut. According to reports in the Sunday Times, uniformed wardens working at the London home of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been asked to reduce their working hours, a proposal that would severely cut their annual earnings. The staff are employed in the…
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