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Royal Residences: A brief history of Clarence House

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28th December 2020
Clarence House has been an active royal residence since it was completed in 1827. Learn more about the Queen’s former home here.Where is it located?Clarence House is a British royal residence which is located on The Mall in the City of Westminster, London. The four-storey building is attached to St James’s Palace and is less than a five-minute walk from Buckingham Palace.When…
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The Prince of Wales supports sustainable textile partnership

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13th November 2020
The Prince of Wales has helped launch a new design partnership and programme for textiles students to learn more sustainable ways to create fashion collections.The Modern Artisan Project, a collaboration with The Prince’s Foundation and YOOX Net-a-Porter, was dreamt up after Prince Charles and Federico Marchetti, Chairman and CEO of YOOX, met to discuss a mutual interest in sustainable…
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Prince Charles releases video message for Diwali

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13th November 2020
The Prince of Wales has recorded a message for Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights.Prince Charles shared his message of good wishes on the Clarence House social media accounts, saying:“The Festival of Lights is, I know, a special time for families and friends to…
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History of Royal Titles: Why are male heirs to the British throne called the Prince of Wales?

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28th October 2020
Aside from the historically important position of king or queen, the title of ‘The Prince of Wales’ has existed for the longest time. It originated in approximately 1223 when Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was given the title by the English King Henry III. Royal Central is taking a look at one of the most important royal titles and why it is given to the eldest son of the monarch.The prophecy linked…
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The Prince of Wales pays tribute to fallen police officers

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27th September 2020
The Prince of Wales has recorded a video message to mark National Police Memorial Day. In the video, Prince Charles spoke of the bravery of officers across the country and paid tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty, including Sergeant Matiu Ratana who was shot at Croydon police station two days ago. The Prince of Wales said:”This year, as a nation, we have been…
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