Prince & Princess of Wales

William's first speech as Prince of Wales centres on wildlife honouring Queen Elizabeth II

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7th October 2022
Prince William made his first speech as The Prince of Wales, where he campaigned for support for the environment and wildlife and remembered his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Speaking at the event for United for Wildlife, William spoke of his late grandparents Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and his father, King Charles, for their part in shaping his passion for conservation.
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Queen Elizabeth II's devotion to the RNLI

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2nd October 2022
The new Prince and Princess of Wales met with Royal National Lifeboat Institution crew members and shop volunteers at Holyhead RNLI on their quick visit back to the island. The RNLI has long-standing royal connections, including with the late Queen. Queen Elizabeth II became patron of the RNLI in 1952, shortly after ascending the throne. Before becoming patron, the then-21-year-old…
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Star Wars composer and Disney CEO are the last honorary knighthoods approved by The Queen

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29th September 2022
Star Wars composer John Williams and former Disney CEO Bob Iger are the last honorary knights approved by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Ninety-one-year-old Williams was cited for his contributions to the film music industry. As for Iger, he was acknowledged for his contribution to UK and US relations. Williams is considered one of the world’s greatest film composers and has won…
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The first stamps of King Charles III's reign are issued - but is his head on them?

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27th September 2022
The first stamps of the reign of Charles III have been issued but the King’s head isn’t on them. The four stamps are memorial editions, marking the death of Queen Elizabeth II. They all feature famous portraits of Her Late Majesty and, for that reason, there is no profile of a Monarch on them. Usually, UK stamps have a silhouette of the Monarch’s head in the top right hand…
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