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Milestones of a Monarch: the start of the walkabout

Royal walkabouts have created some of the most iconic moments in history, whether that’s a special hug or a royal going out of their way for a special interaction. Believe it or not, as common as they are now, the royal walkabout didn’t actually start until the 1970s. In previous tours, people could only catch a glimpse of a visiting royal as they drove by in cars. In 1970, Her…
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Dutch Royal Family reunited as Princess Alexia returns home from Wales for the holidays

Christmas is right around the corner, and foreign exchange students are making their way back home for the holidays. At UWC Atlantic, the term ended on Friday, 10 December, and on Saturday, the Dutch Royal Household’s accounts were graced by a picture of the reunion of the family.  With the caption: “The holidays are approaching: it’s time to get back home together,” the…
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The Duchess of Cornwall soaks Up the Welsh atmosphere as she visits bookshop and Ice Cream Parlour

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are carrying out their annual Wales Week, spending time visiting different communities, businesses, and organisations in Wales. The Duchess is carrying out several engagements, including a visit to the famous Hay-on-Wye to highlight the Hay Literary Festival and several independent businesses. The Duchess started her visit by meeting Hay…
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