Prince & Princess of Wales

Why William and Catherine are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland

Many know Prince William and Catherine as the Prince and Princess of Wales. In Scotland, many know them under a different name – the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, William and Catherine were no longer known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after they inherited their new titles of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. In addition…
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The Princess of Wales leaves poignant message on visit to innovative centre

The Princess of Wales, has officially opened The Hope Street Centre, a Southampton family-oriented residential centre, that has been years in the making. Hope Street is an idea of The One Small Thing Charity and its chairwoman, Lady Edwina Grosvenor. It’s been set up to support women involved in the justice system. As Lady Edwina remarked: “Since planning was approved, we’ve seen…
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The Princess of Wales thanks hospices for their work in special letter

The Princess of Wales has sent a message marking Children’s Hospice Week, praising how these carers “help families and allow children to be children.” In a letter from Kensington Palace, Catherine writes that children’s hospices “work tirelessly to provide life-changing care to families with the aim of making unbelievably difficult situations that little bit easier” and that she has…
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Father figures in the spotlight for the Princess of Wales on latest early years venture

The Princess of Wales got sporty to talk about mental health on a visit to the Maidenhead Rugby Club on 7 June. Catherine’s visit coincided with new research from the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood that revealed that, although there is an increase in awareness about the early years, men are less aware than women about the importance of a child’s first five…
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