British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen sends message to President of Brazil following dam collapse

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2nd February 2019
The Queen has sent a message to the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro following a dam failure in Brumadinho on 25 January at an iron ore mine site. Her Majesty’s message was released yesterday on social media and the Royal Family’s website. The Queen said: “Prince Philip and I were deeply saddened to learn of the devastation and loss of life caused by the ruptured dam in…
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The Duke of Cambridge oversees first Investiture ceremony of 2019 at Buckingham Palace

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1st February 2019
The Duke of Cambridge carried out the first Investiture Ceremony of the year at Buckingham Palace yesterday on behalf of Her Majesty. Among the honourees were Sir James Hough, in recognition of “his international leadership in the search for gravitational waves,” and Eileen Chester-James, an advocate for helping survivors of domestic violence. Artist Rosie Wyle was also recognised yesterday…
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Princess Margaret's 21st birthday dress to go on display at V&A

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1st February 2019
The Christian Dior gown worn by Princess Margaret in her iconic 21st birthday portrait will go on public display when the Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition opens 2 February at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). The largest exhibition about the House of Dior ever put on in the UK will feature more than 500 objects from 1947 to the present day. A section called “Dior in…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge to visit two schools in support of Children's Mental Health Week

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31st January 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge will be out in support of Children’s Mental Health Week next week when she visits two schools to learn how they support their students, faculty, and parents with mental health. Kate will first visit Lavender Primary School, where she will meet with teachers and students who are completing Children’s Mental Health Week activities and visit classes that focus on…
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