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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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Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall make Twitter change

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24th July 2020
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have made a change to their Twitter account, following the alteration made by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge a few weeks ago to their Twitter and Instagram accounts. While Charles and Camilla’s Twitter handle remains @clarencehouse, their page name now says “The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.” The exact date of the Twitter…
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New photo of Duchess of Cornwall released to mark 73rd birthday

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17th July 2020
A new photo has been released of the Duchess of Cornwall to mark her 73rd birthday today. The photo was taken earlier this week by Chris Jackson in the gardens of Clarence House. The Duchess is wearing a blue silk linen dress by Anna Valentine. The Duchess of Cornwall was born Camilla Rosemary Shand on 17 July 1947 as the daughter of Major Bruce Shand and his wife, The Honourable Rosalind…
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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to return to London

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12th June 2020
The Prince of Wales is heading back to Clarence House after almost three months of isolation in Scotland. Prince Charles, along with the Duchess of Cornwall, will be back in London by the end of next week when they will carry out their first public engagement since the coronavirus lockdown started. The Prince of the Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will formally welcome the President of…
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