Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince George's presents - what the Prince received in 2014

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14th January 2015
Following the announcement of his impending arrive in December 2012, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have received hundreds of gifts for their son, Prince George, as they carried out engagements across the country. In total George has received almost 1300 gifts and presents from members of the public, officials, organisations and charities.Take a look at some of the unusual things he…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Eddie Redmayne 'felt sorry' for William playing rugby at school

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11th January 2015
Eddie Redmayne has revealed he felt sorry for The Duke of Cambridge when he played rugby at school. The pair both attended Eton College, with famous alumni including Prime Ministers David Cameron and William Gladstone, actor Hugh Laurie, author and intelligence officer Ian Fleming and tv personality Bear Grylls. Speaking to Glamour Magazine, the newly married A-Lister said that everyone wanted…
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The Kents

The Duke of Kent to receive Dresden Peace Prize

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9th January 2015
The Duke of Kent is to receive the Dresden Prize on the 14th February 2015 for his work towards the reconciliation of Great Britain and Germany afterthe Second World War. The prize, which will be awarded in Dresden’s Semper Opera, recognises the prevention of…
Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen sends message to firefighters in South Australia and Victoria

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7th January 2015
The Queen has sent a message of thanks to all of the firefighters and volunteers in Australia who have been tackling some of the worse bush fires in recent times. The Queen sent her “sincere thanks and appreciation” to the firefighters and volunteers. More than 100 people have had to receive hospital treatment, whilst at least 38 homes have been destroyed and countless livestock has…
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Queen Elizabeth II

New portrait of The Queen in the works

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5th January 2015
The Queen has commissioned a new portrait to be painted of her, which will celebrate the milestone of her becoming the longest reigning monarch in British history; exceeding the 63 years Queen Victoria sat on the throne. Portraitist Richard Stone is the man tasked with the job. He is currently painting Her Majesty in traditional robes at Buckingham Palace. This will not be the first time the…
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