British RoyalsThe Yorks

Case lodged with European Court of Human Rights to remove gender bias among nobility

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16th July 2018
A case has been lodged in the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg last week by five women to remove the state-sanctioned gender bias among the nobility and to give girls and boys equal rights to inherit. In 2013, the royal laws of succession were amended to give equal rights to a baby girl, but attempts to extend this to the peerage came to nothing. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge was not…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Royal opens multi-million Dumfries infirmary

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13th July 2018
The Princess Royal officially opened a new multi-million-pound hospital in Dumfries, Scotland. Costing around £214 million, work officially started on the new hospital in June 2015, with the construction phase being completed on time and on budget last year by the High Wood Health consortium which included Laing O’Rourke. The facilities first staff and patients moved into the 344-bed Dumfries…
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The Sussexes

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wrap up whirlwind trip to Ireland

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12th July 2018
While many people were talking about England taking on Croatia in the World Cup, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made headlines for their first overseas trip to Ireland.  At the request of Her Majesty’s government, the couple embarked on their first official visit as newlyweds.  To kick off the tour, the Duke and Duchess delve into the abundant history of Ireland with a visit to a Gaelic…
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The Sussexes

Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend reception on first night in Ireland

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11th July 2018
On the first night of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s visit to Ireland, the newlyweds were welcomed at a reception held by the British Embassy. In her third outfit change of the day, the Duchess of Sussex stunned in an Emilia Wickstead dress. A fashion success for her first international tour! Guests of the reception included Brian O’Driscoll, Amy Huberman, Caitriona Balfe, Barry…
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