Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen leads congratulations for the Lionesses after England claim the Women's Euro title

The Queen has sent a message of congratulations to England’s new football champions as the Lionesses claimed the Women’s Euros at Wembley. Just moments after the Duke of Cambridge had presented the UEFA trophy to captain Leah Williamson, Her Majesty told the team they had set an example that would last for generations and they should be very proud of themselves. The full message from The…
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Prince George is presented with Wimbledon trophy

In years to come, he might well hand out the prizes at the world’s most famous tennis tournament himself. But on a sunny summer’s afternoon, Prince George found himself being presented with the winner’s trophy at Wimbledon. George was given the chance to hold the famous gilt cup by the newly crowned Men’s Singles champion, Novak Djokovic, as he and his parents congratulated the star…
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First joint portrait of William and Kate revealed on special day

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been captured on canvas together for the first time. The painting of William and Kate, by Jamie Coreth, was commissioned by the Cambridgeshire Royal Portrait Fund, held by the Cambridge Community Foundation, as a gift to the people of Cambridgeshire. It was revealed at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge as the couple paid a visit to the city. The…
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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. I’m really…
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