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Why Charles and Camilla couldn't wed at Windsor Castle

When the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall announced their engagement in February 2005 they wasted no time in setting a date or venue for their marriage. They immediately told the world they would marry in April that year in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle followed by a service of blessing at St. George’s Chapel later the same day. Yet just a week later, they had to move their civil…
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The Prince of Wales in Easter Day broadcast

The Prince of Wales has recorded a special reading which will be shared at Easter. Prince Charles will be part of a webcast to mark Easter Sunday. The prince has recorded a reading of part of the Gospel of St John for Easter Sunday. It will be used in Abbeycast, a new series of podcasts from Westminster Abbey which has been sharing services and prayers since churches closed their doors because…
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#OTD: Remembering Charles and Camilla's Wedding

Today marks the crystal wedding anniversary of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. The relationship had been one of the most talked about in the world and the marriage ceremony itself attracted global attention. The two wed in a civil ceremony at the Windsor Guildhall followed by a marriage blessing at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle overseen by the then Archbishop of…
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The Duchess of Cornwall praises NHS volunteers

The Duchess of Cornwall has praised volunteers who have signed up to work with the NHS as the UK continues to treat people with COVID-19 and ramps up protections. Over 750,000 people have signed up to volunteer since the NHS Volunteer Responders call was posted. According to the Royal Voluntary Service, these volunteers will complete tasks including “delivering medicines from pharmacies…
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