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The Countess of Wessex gets into the festive spirit on charity visit

The Countess of Wessex kicked off December in true festive style as she got involved in Christmas theme activities during a visit to the Disability Initiative in Camberley, Surrey. The 56-year-old visited the centre to take part in interactive sessions with clients ahead of the United Nations International Day of Persons with a Disability on Friday, 3 December. The royal mother-of-two was in a…
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The Duke of Cambridge visits refugees just arrived from Afghanistan

The Duke of Cambridge spent the day in Leeds earlier this week meeting with refugees from Afghanistan who have been relocated to the United Kingdom. William’s unannounced visit to an unnamed hotel in West Yorkshire allowed him to hear first-hand accounts from residents of Afghanistan who were forced to flee the country this summer. Among those Prince William spoke with were Hossain Saeedi…
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The Queen's first message to the President of Barbados as her rule on the island comes to an end

The Queen has sent a message to the new President of Barbardos, Sandra Mason, who has replaced her as Head of State on the independent island. Writing to President Mason and the people of Barbados, Her Majesty said ”on this significant occasion, and your assumption of office as the first President of Barbados, I extend my congratulations to you and all Barbadians.” The Queen’s message…
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The links between British and Romanian royals at heart of latest visit

Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown is this week on a four-day long visit to the United Kingdos with her husband Prince Radu of Romania. It’s the latest in a long line of visits between the two families. The first visit of the Royal Family of Romania to London took place in 1874 when Sovereign Prince Carol I and Princess Elizabeth met with the Prince and Princess of Wales…
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