British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex becomes Royal Patron of Thames Valley Air Ambulance

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21st January 2019
The Countess of Wessex has a new patronage, reflecting her support for the air ambulance services which rushed her to hospital when she suffered a potentially life threatening ectopic pregnancy in 2001. Sophie’s new role as Royal Patron of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance was announced by Buckingham Palace this morning. The Countess of Wessex had to be flown to hospital in December 2001 when…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

The Princess Royal's Week

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20th January 2019
She’s the Windsor who regularly tops the list when the year’s engagements are counted up and yet often those many events can fly beneath the radar. OK, this week we all got to see Princess Anne in action as she batted away questions about the Duke of Edinburgh the day after he was involved in a car crash at Sandringham. But usually, much of the Princess Royal’s work misses the headlines…
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Prince Philip

Is Prince Philip above the law?

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19th January 2019
Following the Duke of Edinburgh’s car crash on Thursday and the subsequent pictures which emerged showing him driving without a seatbelt, we have been inundated with readers asking us whether Prince Philip is above the law. Here, we will try and explain.Short…
Prince Philip

Prince Philip back behind the wheel again - and without a seatbelt

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19th January 2019
The Duke of Edinburgh has been spotted behind the wheel again, just two days after his car accident where the 97-year-old was lucky to survive with no serious injuries. The Duke was driving alone, wearing tinted glasses, and without a seatbelt when the Daily Mail photographed him driving his Land Rover Freelander into the Sandringham Estate earlier today. Those on social media have called Prince…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

Princess Anne tours New Balance factory

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19th January 2019
The Princess Royal left Flimby with a spring in her step on Thursday having received her own pair of custom-made trainers at the New Balance factory. The Princess, who arrived via helicopter, visited the West Cumbria-based facility to learn more about how New Balance manufactures their products. As president of the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKTF), Princess Anne visited as part of their…
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