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Duke of Cambridge presents Emma Thompson with Damehood

The Duke of Cambridge presented British actress Emma Thompson with a damehood on Wednesday at Buckingham Palace, making her a Dame Commander of the British Empire. The Oscar-winning actress attended the Investiture Ceremony at Buckingham Palace with her husband, fellow actor Greg Wise – who has played Louis Mountbatten on the first two seasons of The Crown – and children, Gaia Wise and Tindy…
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Prince Charles won't ''meddle'' when he succeeds as King

The Prince of Wales has said he will stop campaigning on issues close to his heart when he eventually succeeds as king. Speaking in a new BBC documentary, to mark his 70th birthday later this month, he says that he realises his position as heir to the throne is different to the role of being monarch, and he would stop speaking out about his passions and beliefs as he is ”not that stupid”. The…
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Remembrance Week 2018: the Royal Family's tributes

As Remembrance Week gets underway, the Royal Family will lead tributes around the United Kingdom to those who have given their lives for their country in armed conflict. Remembrance Day takes place on the second Sunday in November, and this year it falls on November 11th, the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Commemorations for that anniversary, as well as acts of remembrance…
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The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Ghana – Day Six

The Prince of Wales began the sixth day of the visit by giving a speech on the importance of the Commonwealth and people-to-people connections at the British Council in Accra. He said, “It is clear to me that the Commonwealth remains as vital today, as it has ever been. It brings us together, building bridges between our governments and our people, and offering the practical means to work…
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