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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Prince & Princess of WalesPrince Philip

Prince Philip passes 63-year old patronage to Duchess of Cambridge

The Duchess of Cambridge has taken over as patron of the RAF Air Cadets, relinquishing The Duke of Edinburgh of a role he has held for 63 years. Prince Philip, 94, who became the Air Cadets’s Patron after the death of King George VI, passed over the title of Honorary Air Commodore-in-Chief to the Duchess in an audience at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. It is the first time Kate has…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

William and Kate set to attend ICAP Charity Day

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be attending ICAP’s 23rd annual Charity Day on Wednesday 9 December. The Charity Day has ICAP donate the day’s revenue and commissions so the organisation may make large donations to multiple selected charities. One such Charity that funds will be donated to is SkillForce, which Prince William is Patron. Place2Be and Sports Aid, which The Duchess…
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