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Prince Charles and Camilla make their first public visit of 2021 while Prince Philip is being treated in hospital

On Wednesday, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall thanked volunteers fighting the pandemic in their first public outing of 2021. During their visit, the Prince’s father, the Duke of Edinburgh, was under observation at King Edward VII Hospital in London for “precautionary measures.” A palace source said he had been feeling unwell for a few days, and it was not related…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of The Castle of Mey

The story of its purchase featured in The Crown, so learn more about The Queen Mother’s special home here. Where is it located? The Castle of Mey is situated in Caithness on the northern coast of Scotland. It is a four-and-a-half-hour journey from another of the Royal Family’s Scottish residences, Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire.  When was it built and when was it used as a…
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The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Soho Theatre

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have shown their support for London nightlife culture, paying a visit to Soho Theatre to see how the venue and its performers have coped through the pandemic. Accompanied by the Mayor of London, London’s Night Czar and the Deputy Mayor for Culture, Prince Charles and Camilla watched a short rehearsal for ‘Half Breed’, a production that will…
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Prince of Wales sends message of support to Australians after COVID-19 resurrgence

The Prince of Wales has sent a message of support to Australians after COVID-19 cases have surged in the state of Victoria. “I have always felt a special fondness for Victoria, having spent six very happy months there at school 54 years ago and having had a chance to explore various parts of the state,” Prince Charles says in the recorded message. “I know that Victorians, like all…
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