British Royals

''Colonel Catherine'' on parade for traditional St. Patrick's celebration with Irish Guards

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17th March 2023
The Princess of Wales has spoken of her pride in the Irish Guards in her first major speech as their Colonel. The Princess told the regiment that her new role was a ”true honour” and she promised to ”listen to you, to support you, and to champion you in all you do” and added ”this is a responsibility I do not take lightly.” Sgt Donald C Todd/ UK MOD ©…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

William and Catherine mark first St. David's Day as Prince and Princess of Wales

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3rd March 2023
Prince William and Catherine have marked their first St. David’s Day as the new Prince and Princess of Wales. This marked the first time the Prince visited the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards since becoming Colonel of the Regiment. During the parade, he presented leeks to Officers and Guardsmen who, in return, would issue the leek upon their ranks. A traditional part of the St. David’s…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth is the "nation's leading star" at BAFTAs

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21st February 2023
Led by Dame Helen Mirren, the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) honoured the late Queen Elizabeth II. Mirren gave a moving tribute to the late monarch during the ceremony, calling her the “nation’s leading star.” Mirren said: “BAFTA’s relationship with Her Majesty was longstanding, and BAFTA would not be what it is today without her loyal support. In 1953, her…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

A meal fit for a Prince! William enjoys a cookery lesson on a visit to community charity

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18th January 2023
On a recent visit to Together As One, a youth-centred charity in Slough, Prince William pitched in to help in the kitchen. Donning a blue apron, the Prince of Wales, remarked: “Oh, it smells good in here! It’s making my stomach rumble.” Working alongside the teachers and students to prepare chicken teriyaki, he learned about their Global Grub cooking programme. Participants learn how…
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