Coronation

The crowds want more! A surprise encore for Buckingham Palace balcony appearance that sealed historic Coronation day

It was the crowning moment of a historic day when the Royal Family appeared on the balcony to greet the cheering crowds gathered below Buckingham Palace. Despite the rain that dampened the celebration, thousands came out from the two sides of The Mall and, walking orderly behind MET police officers, reached the space in front of Buckingham Palace and around the Queen Victoria…
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Why does the heir to the throne hold the title of Duke of Cornwall?

As heir to the throne, Prince William automatically became the Duke of Cornwall when his father became King Charles III. But this was not always the case. It was not until 1337 when King Edward III signed the Royal Great Charter, establishing the duchy. Edward III was the former Earl of Cornwall. Creating the duchy, he appointed his son, Edward, as the first Duke of Cornwall. The duchy gives…
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British Royals

A future king is serenaded on his birthday at Buckingham Palace

Prince George got a special birthday present at Buckingham Palace today as he celebrated turning nine. Although the third in line to the throne wasn’t at the famous London royal residence he will one day call home, the Band of the Irish Guards serenaded him with two verses of Happy Birthday as he marked his special day. 💂‍♀️Thank you to the @IrishGuardsBand for playing Happy…
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British Royals

William At 40: the impact of his role with the Air Ambulance

From 2015 to 2017, Prince William completed a royal first. He was with Bond Air Services to begin work as an East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) helicopter pilot. This is first time a direct heir to the throne has had a civilian employment contract. Starting his first day at Cambridge Airport, the Duke of Cambridge admitted: “It’s my first day and I’m feeling the nerves.
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