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‘Remarkable contribution’ of African and Caribbean people to society says Prince Charles

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17th February 2017
During a visit to a new Black Cultural Archives Centre yesterday Prince Charles praised the ‘remarkable contribution’ of immigrants and their families of African and Caribbean descent in the UK. The Prince of Wales was quoted as saying: ‘We are very lucky that you have made that contribution, particularly if I may say so, during the first and Second World War…At last, you have a centre…
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Party at Kensington Palace: royal trio to welcome grieving children

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16th February 2017
Though it’s only February, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have announced they will host a tea party in the gardens of Buckingham Palace on 13 May. This tea party is for the children who have a mother or father who’ve died serving their country while in the Armed Forces. Given Princes William and Harry’s previous military service, Prince Harry’s…
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New stamp released for Sapphire Jubilee

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16th February 2017
To commemorate Her Majesty’s Sapphire Jubilee, the Isle of Man Post Office has released a set of six stamps which represent various state visits The Queen has taken during her 65-year reign. Along with the stamps, the post office has also released a miniature sheet…
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New biography looks at issues between Prince Philip and Prince Charles

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14th February 2017
In Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life, New York Times bestselling author Sally Bedell Smith digs deep into the relationship between Prince Charles and his father, the Duke of Edinburgh and alleges that the heir to the throne was ‘threatened’ into marrying young Diana Spencer. In the upcoming biography, Bedell Smith investigates the role that Prince Philip played…
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Duchess of Cornwall paid £300 for a picture of avocado

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11th February 2017
The Duchess of Cornwall has paid £300 for an oil painting of an avocado. The artist said she is “just stunned” after selling one of the paintings to the Duchess. The Duchess of Cornwall spotted the oil painting, called Halved Avocado, while visiting the Ferense Art Gallery in Hull with the Prince of Wales last Wednesday. The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince of Wales toured the gallery…
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