Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hand out shamrocks at traditional St. Patrick's Day parade

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge raised a glass on St. Patrick’s day for the first time since the start of the global health crisis. Their Royal Highnesses joined the Irish Guards for their annual parade and celebration in Aldershot, 40 miles southwest of London. During the event, they handed out shamrocks and joined in the festivities with the guards at their barracks. The couple missed the…
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet some friendly goats as they spend St David's Day in Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge undertook various engagements on Tuesday as they spent St David’s Day in Wales. The day is the Feast of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales. Falling on the first of March every year, the date marks when Saint David died in 589 AD. Traditional festivities of St David’s Day include wearing daffodils and leeks, eating traditional Welsh food, and women wearing…
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Kate at 40: Birthplace of a Duchess

On 9 January 1982, Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading would be the birthplace of one of the world’s most recognised faces and the future Queen consort, the Duchess of Cambridge. As the Duchess celebrates her 40th birthday, Royal Central is looking at the history behind the hospital. The Royal Berkshire Hospital was opened in 1839 on the London Road land donated by Henry Addington, 1st…
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Kate at 40: Her patronages supporting sport

A member of the Royal Family since 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge has become patron of a number of organisations across the United Kingdom, particularly focused on the Duchess’s interests, including young people, mental health, and sport. As the Duchess celebrates her 40th birthday, Royal Central is looking at her patronages supporting sport. All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club The…
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