The Gloucesters

The Gloucesters in Gloucester on a musical outing

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester paid a visit to Gloucester Cathedral on Tuesday to visit with members of its musical departments. The Duke and Duchess are both big supporters of choral music and cathedrals, with the Duke patron of Cathedrals in Pilgrimage and the Duchess patron of Cathedral Music Trust. At Gloucester Cathedral, both are patrons of the ongoing In Tune Organ and Music…
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The Edinburghs

A royal trolley service as the Duke of Edinburgh joins volunteers to serve up hospital lunch

The Duke of Edinburgh rolled up his sleeves and dished out lunch to patients at a London hospital as he met volunteers working towards the award his father set up. Prince Edward, who is patron of the Duke of Edinburgh charity, joined young people volunteering at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to share their experiences. The Duke helped prepare the lunch service before…
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British Royals

The most famous royal engagement ring of all

When Kate Middleton arrived for her engagement photocall on 16 November 2010, she wore on her ring finger perhaps the most famous royal engagement ring of all time: the late Diana, Princess of Wales’s oval sapphire ring. Diana received her engagement ring from Prince Charles in February 1981, choosing it from a tray of different rings. It was not a custom-made ring, in fact, it was available…
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British Royals

The Prince of Wales headed to glittering night at the BAFTAs

The Prince of Wales will attend the BAFTAS in London. Prince William, who is President of the Academy of Film and Television Arts, will join some of the biggest names in movies at the glittering ceremony which takes a star role in awards season. It signals a return to business for the heir to the throne who has spent the past week with his family as his children enjoy their half term. The…
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