Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge writes letter to British Red Cross staff on 150th anniversary

The Duchess of Cambridge has written a letter to 150 British Red Cross staff members and volunteers in honour of the organisation’s 150th anniversary. Kate’s letter, accompanied by a commemorative coin, spoke about her family’s connection to the British Red Cross and her admiration of those who have chosen this career path. Her letter is a part of a coordinated effort among the British…
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Duchess of Cornwall praises Bolton boy for reading 50 books during lockdown

The Duchess of Cornwall has praised the efforts of a young boy who has spent the COVID-19 lockdown reading 50 books. Milan Kumar, an eight-year-old from Bolton, completed a year-long reading challenge set up by his school in only three months, according to Eastern Eye. The reading list included works by JK Rowling, William Shakespeare and David Williams. Milan told the news that he started…
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A royal month full of surprises

As the summer takes hold, it’s brought plenty of royal surprises with it. A new set of challenges in Spain, a welcome return for visits to some of the most famous royal residences in Europe as lockdown eases and, perhaps the biggest shock of all, a royal wedding. July 2020 is the month that Princess Beatrice of York married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and they did it without anyone knowing…
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Diana's famous John Travolta dress to go on display at Kensington Palace

Diana, Princess of Wales’s famous midnight blue “John Travolta dress” that she wore to the White House in 1985 is set to go on display at Kensington Palace. Historic Royal Palaces purchased the dress last December for £220,000, and it has remained behind closed doors since. Now that Kensington Palace is reopening to the public, the dress will be the star attraction. This is…
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