British RoyalsCoronavirusPrince & Princess of Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge put focus on COVID-19 support

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have updated their charitable foundation’s website with new guidelines on how they will support those on the frontline of responding to the coronavirus pandemic. The Royal Foundation now lists three key ways that William and Kate will support charities. They include: “Working to connect our partners with those who are able to provide practical support…
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The Queen records historic message to mark the Easter weekend

Her Majesty The Queen has recorded her first ever Easter message, telling the nation that “coronavirus will not overcome us”. The message was recorded at Windsor Castle on Good Friday. The video shows a candle bringing light to an altar while the Queen can only be heard. She says, “Many religions have festivals which celebrate light overcoming darkness. Such occasions are…
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FashionRoyal WeddingsThe Sussexes

Clare Waight Keller, Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress designer, leaves Givenchy

Clare Waight Keller, who designed The Duchess of Sussex’s wedding dress, has left Givenchy. She previously worked at Pringle of Scotland and Chloe before becoming the first female leader of the French fashion in 2017. In a statement, Clare Waight Keller said: “As the first woman to be the artistic director of this legendary maison, I feel honoured to have been given the opportunity to…
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The Queen distributes Maundy Money by post

The Queen has expressed her disappointment that she can’t take part in one of the most ancient royal traditions of all. Maundy Thursday usually sees the Monarch distribute ‘Maundy Money’ at a special Church service. However, owing to the coronavirus pandemic, this year the tradition has been carried out by post. For centuries, the Monarch has handed out symbolic coins to…
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