Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge sends thank you letter to Telegraph readers for their support

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24th December 2016
A few weeks ago, readers of The Telegraph raised money for Heads Together, the campaign and charity started by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Now, The Duke and Duchess have sent a heartfelt letter, written by Catherine, thanking the readers and those who donated for their support. The letter reads, in part: “The Telegraph readers’ support for the Heads Together campaign…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen cancels Christmas travel plans

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21st December 2016
The Queen has cancelled her Christmas travel plans to Sandringham today, due to a heavy cold. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh have heavy colds, and so have decided not to travel to Sandringham today.” Her Majesty was expected to leave London today by train, however, that will not now happen. The Queen’s security in London and Norfolk…
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Prince William presents the Sports Personality of the Year Awards to Andy Murray and Michael Phelps

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18th December 2016
The Duke of Cambridge was in Birmingham on Sunday evening, where he presented Andy Murray with the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Andy Murray, who couldn’t receive his award in person, is the first athlete to ever win the award three times. Prince William, who was sat next to Jessica Ennis-Hill, also presented a special award during the ceremony to Michael Phelps who was presented…
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"This one is for The Queen" - man sent to prison for bomb threat during Queen's visit to Ireland

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16th December 2016
A man has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after he made bomb threats during The Queen’s visit to the Republic of Ireland in 2011. 66-year-old Donal Billings called Irish police in May 2011 saying that there was a bomb on a bus in Maynooth. On the bus, police discovered a bomb, gunpowder, petrol, a timing-power unit, battery and a fuse. 31 people on board the bus when it…
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