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The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Bristol and Gloucester

Published 9 July 2020

The Countess of Wessex meets members of the Bagshot Women’s Institute

Published 8 July 2020

The Duchess of Cambridge and Sir Andy Murray

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As COVID-19 affects the lungs and airways, it has become more important than ever for people with asthma to have access to the support they need.
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🌎 On #WorldAsthmaDay and #CharityTuesday, The Duchess of Gloucester has sent a message to @AsthmaUK and others supporting people with asthma at this time.
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“To everyone contributing to these efforts - whether it’s in person, over the telephone or virtually - I know you are under extraordinary pressure to keep people with asthma safe, and you are doing an extraordinary job. Thank you.”
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HRH has been Patron of @AsthmaUK since 1975. Visit our stories to read the message in full.
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📷 The Duchess also joined a call with Chief Executive Kay, services lead Helen and asthma nurse Caroline from @AsthmaUK yesterday, to hear more about their work at this busy time. This includes:
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📞A specialist asthma helpline, which saw eight times more calls than normal during March.
❓Advice on shielding, inhaler shortages and support for key workers with children in high-risk groups.
👥Online health advice from in-house experts.
💻A new, dedicated Post-COVID online hub and helpline, set up to support anyone affected by breathing difficulties after contracting COVID-19.
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To find out more, visit @AsthmaUK. #WorldAsthmaDay #charitytuesday

The Earl and Countess of Wessex joined volunteers @salutethenhs earlier this week to prepare food packs for NHS frontline workers across the UK.

The @salutethenhs initiative is providing meals and care packages to support the work of ICU, A&E and anaesthetic teams across the UK.

The Earl and Countess thanked the volunteers for their contributions to the @salutethenhs initiative, which is aiming to deliver one million meals to @nhs staff. 👏

💂🥁 Did you watch Her Majesty’s Official Birthday ceremony at Windsor Castle this morning?

Typically, the Sovereign’s Official Birthday is marked with a Parade called Trooping of the Colour. This year, for the first time since 1955, Trooping of the Colour didn’t take place in its traditional form.

Instead, the @welshguards performed a pared back ceremony for The Queen, with music from the Band of the @householddivision.

Her Majesty, the Battalion’s Colonel-in-Chief, took the Royal Salute at the ceremony and watched a series of military drills - swipe to see a timelapse of this morning’s impressive display.

Copyright: Press Association / @ministryofdefence

🌺🌻Marking the end of #ChildrensHospiceWeek, The Duchess of Cambridge met with staff from @eachhospices care and facilities teams to thank them for the incredible work that they do.

The Duchess joined some of the hospice’s patients and families to plant a garden for The Nook, one of EACH’s purpose-built hospices.

Using plants bought during her visit to Fakenham Garden Centre last week, The Duchess of Cambridge worked alongside an @eachhospices volunteer gardener to plant a garden that will provide enjoyment for children and families.

Visit @kensingtonroyal to find out more.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex joined volunteers @salutethenhs earlier this week to prepare food packs for NHS frontline workers across the UK.

The @salutethenhs initiative is providing meals and care packages to support the work of ICU, A&E and anaesthetic teams across the UK.

The Earl and Countess thanked the volunteers for their contributions to the @salutethenhs initiative, which is aiming to deliver one million meals to @nhs staff. 👏

The Round Tower at Windsor Castle #lightitblue 💙‬

‪We join together in a moment of remembrance and reflection for those who have lost their lives during the pandemic and pay tribute to the healthcare professionals, keyworkers and volunteers working for and in support of the NHS.

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7 May 2020

An announcement regarding Royal events at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

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23 April 2020

Official gifts received in 2019

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22 April 2020

An announcement regarding Royal events in June

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12 April 2020

The Duke of Cambridge becomes Patron of the National Emergencies Trust

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20 March 2020

An announcement regarding Changing of the Guard

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19 March 2020

A message from Her Majesty The Queen, 19th March 2020

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