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King Charles goes into battle with another fountain pen and comes out smiling

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1st August 2024
Many may recall when King Charles first ascended the throne and he went viral for a few mishaps with pens while signing documents. The King has now made a quip about his travails with fountain pens as he arrived in Scotland ahead of his summer break.His Majesty paid visit to a giant peat bog which was recently given UNESCO world heritage site status. During the visit, The King was given a tour…
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King Charles sends message to Canadians following wildfires in Alberta

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30th July 2024
King Charles has sent a message to Canadians following wildfires blazing through the western part of the country, conveying his “deepest sympathy for all those whose lives and livelihoods have been affected.”In a letter shared by Canada’s Governor General, King Charles writes that he and Quen Camilla “are immensely saddened to see the significant damage that has occurred in Jasper—a…
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Princess Anne presents Team GB's first gold medals of the Paris 2024 Olympics

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29th July 2024
The Princess Royal has presented the first gold medals won by Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics.Princess Anne had a regal backdrop for the ceremony – it took place at Versailles, the most famous of French royal palaces.Gold was won in the team eventing and the Princess, a former Olympic equestrian herself, was on hand to present Laura Collett, Tom McEwen and Ros Canter with their…
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The tiara designed by a prince for a queen

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28th July 2024
The Queen Victoria Emerald Tiara was designed by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort of Queen Victoria. Thetiarawas made by court jewelers under his supervision in 1845. According to records, the Prince took a key interest in the re-cutting of the Koh-i-Noor…
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Princess Anne on the legacy of Eric Liddell, the Olympic runner who inspired Chariots of Fire

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28th July 2024
The Princess Royal has spoken of the importance of being part of a team for those competing at the highest level as she celebrated the life of one of Britain’s most famous Olympians.Princess Anne talked about the role that supporting others plays in sporting success as she marked 100 years since the victory of Scottish runner, Eric Liddell, at the Paris Olympics of 1924.Eric Liddell…
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