The Sussexes

Prince Harry attends Service of Remembrance to honour members of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association

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29th October 2014
Ian Ball meant to kidnap the Princess Royal in exchange for £2 million ransom to be delivered in £5 sterling notes. This money was to be delivered by Queen Elizabeth II herself and stored in 20 unlocked suitcases, placed on a private plane whose destination is Switzerland. Inspector Beaton’s training took over and immediately fired back at Ball, however his gun jammed after the first shot.
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The Edinburghs

Sophie honours Land Army Girls

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22nd October 2014
And why should it? The members of the Women's Land Army, popularly known as the Land Girls have endured hardships that were more physically tiring and strenuous to help keep the country afloat during the World Wars. As the late Queen Mother put it, "They have…
Queen Elizabeth IIState & CeremonialThe Sussexes

Royal Family to host Biennial Reunion for The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association

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22nd October 2014
tOctober until the 29th October. A series of customary events will be hosted by members of the Royal Family over those three days, including a reception at Buckingham Palace given by Her Majesty The Queen, who is also the Patron of the Association since 1957, as well as afternoon tea hosted by the Prince of Wales. Victoria Cross Medal Approved by Queen Victoria in the 19th Century The Prince of…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Honoured and Decorated: The Experience of an Investiture

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17th October 2014
This was only the second or third time that I've ever visited Windsor and covering an Investiture was certainly something that I never thought I'd be doing so to be invited to sit in on one of these magnificent ceremonies as a guest, I felt incredibly privileged. Investitures are held each year with members of the public receiving awards for a variety of reasons from The Queen or a…
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The Kents

Double duties for The Duke of Kent

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13th October 2014
The first of these duties was one that had the Duke clearly in his element as he officially named one of the two rowing boats recently bought by Tees Rowing Club. In his youth, The Duke of Kent was an Eton rower and was more than comfortable in pouring champagne over the…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge takes on new patronage

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13th October 2014
The announcement marks The Duchess's eighth patronage and reflects her personal interests in sailing and helping young people to build their skills and confidence in various fields. Launched this morning in Portsmouth by Ben Ainslie, The 1851 Trust is the charitable arm of the British challenger's bid to bring the America's Cup back to Britain. The Duchess was scheduled to attend…
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