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Prince Philip's retirement means younger royals need to step up

With yesterday’s announcement from Buckingham Palace that Prince Philip will be retiring from his public role this autumn, talk has quickly turned to what this means for the rest of the family. With the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge already planning to relocate to London full-time this fall, the time has clearly come for the younger generations to increasing their contribution to supporting The…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge to Become Wimbledon Patron

The Duchess of Cambridge is set to take over the position as official patron to The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club from The Queen in 2017. Though The Queen has served as patron for 64 years she has never had a keen passion for the sport and so has visited the Wimbledon tournament just twice in the past 35 years. In addition to her role as patron, Kate will be taking over the…
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Prince & Princess of WalesState & Ceremonial

More criticism for 'workshy Kate' as she breaks 115 year old tradition

The Duchess of Cambridge has attracted further criticism this week after pulling out last minute of presenting St Patrick’s Day shamrocks to the Irish Guards. By doing so she breaks a 115 year old tradition where a senior female member of the royal family has always had the duty of presenting the shamrocks to the guards since Queen Alexandra first did so in 1901. The Queen Mother undertook…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge releases video urging for more emotional support for children

The Duchess of Cambridge has released a video message to mark Children’s Mental Health Week where she urges her belief that children should be “supported through difficult times in their lives”. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V45OFJeHjtw?feature=player_detailpage] The Duchess is patron of the children’s mental health charity Place2Be, and highlights in her message the…
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