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Prince William discusses ways to end homelessness on visit to Sheffield

The Prince of Wales was in Sheffield on Tuesday in support of his Homewards programme which seeks to eliminate homelessness, on the heels of a major funding announcement. As well as the major announcement from Homebase, landlords across Sheffield also committed to providing 33 three- and four-bedroom properties for families who are either experiencing homelessness or are on the brink. These…
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The Duke of Edinburgh begins visit to Uganda

The Duke of Edinburgh is on a three-day visit to Uganda with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. According to the High Commissioner’s Office in Uganda, Edward’s visit is meant to “raise awareness of the awards and the impact non-formal education can have…
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Princess Patricia, the royal who gave up being HRH for love

Many of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s grandchildren married into various royal families across Europe. Not all did, though. Princess Patricia of Connaught was the daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn and Princess Margaret Louise of Prussia, and despite relinquishing her title, she left a powerful legacy- particularly in Canada. Princess Patricia was born 17 March…
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The sentimental sparkling jewels of an historic queen

Queen Elizabeth II had many impressive suites in her jewellery vaults. The King George VI Victorian Suite was one of the most sentimental sets in her collection and held a short but meaningful history for Her Late Majesty.  King George VI gave his eldest daughter, the then-Princess Elizabeth, a wedding gift of a Victorian suite that he had purchased. It is thought that it was initially created…
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King Charles speaks of gratitude for get well messages from across the Commonwealth

The King has spoken of how touched he is by the many messages of support he has received from around the Commonwealth following his cancer diagnosis. His Majesty expressed his thanks as he delivered his Commonwealth Day message. This year’s message was recorded and played out during the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey which saw Queen Camilla lead the Royal Family. Her…
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