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The Queen, accompanied by The Duchess of Cambridge, open KCL's Bush House

Published 19 March 2019

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I feel hugely proud today to be here today to become Patron of the Foundling Museum.
A speech by The Duchess of Cambridge at the Foundling Museum, London

The Royal Family celebrates Commonwealth Day 2019

Published 11 March 2019

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The Duke of York, accompanied by Princess Eugenie, visit the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Published 21 March 2019

15 March 2019

A message from The Queen to the people of New Zealand

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15 March 2019

Message to the people of New Zealand from The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

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The Countess of Wessex attends the Commission on the Status of Women at the UN

Published 13 March 2019

Watch: International Women's Day at Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex sends open letter to the people of Malawi

Published 11 March 2019

10 March 2019

New title for the Earl of Wessex

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The Countess hosts a reception on International Women's Day to celebrate women peacebuilders

Published 8 March 2019

The Countess of Wessex views the #FearlessGirl statue on International Women’s Day – which was first seen in New York’s Financial District. A copy will be here in London’s Paternoster Square for the next six months.
As Chairman of the Women’s Network Forum, The Countess was attending The Market Open Ceremony for #IWD2019 at the London Stock Exchange.

Her Royal Highness is the founder and chair of the Women's Network Forum, which provides an opportunity for senior leaders from UK companies to discuss the challenges and issues businesses face in attracting, developing, retaining and advancing women in the workplace.
The #FearlessGirl bronze statue by Kristen Visbal, is a symbol of female resilience – and was commissioned to encourage gender diversity in the workplace.

#BalanceforBetter #FearlessGirl #internationalwomensday

The Duchess of Sussex joins an International Women’s Day panel discussion

Published 8 March 2019

Celebrating Queen's Young Leaders on International Women's Day 2019

The Duchess of Sussex joins an International Women's Day discussion panel

“If things are wrong and there is a lack of justice, and there is an inequality, then someone needs to say something.” On #IWD2019, The Duchess of Sussex joined female thought-leaders and activists for a discussion panel convened by The @Queens_Commonwealth_Trust – to discuss areas of concern for women globally.

Her Royal Highness has become Vice-President of The QCT and, in her new role, will focus on supporting woman and girls. The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust – of which The Queen is Patron and The Duke of Sussex is President - exists to champion, fund and connect young leaders around the world. #IWD2019

7 March 2019

Her Majesty The Queen shares Instagram post

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We must ensure that the silence that hides pain and suffering is turned into voices of hope and a reason to continue to act.
A speech by The Countess of Wessex at a reception for Women Peacebuilders, Buckingham Palace

The Queen posts on Instagram for the first time

Published 7 March 2019

The Queen's First Instagram Post

Today, as I visit the Science Museum I was interested to discover a letter from the Royal Archives, written in 1843 to my great-great-grandfather Prince Albert.
Charles Babbage, credited as the world’s first computer pioneer, designed the “Difference Engine”, of which Prince Albert had the opportunity to see a prototype in July 1843.
In the letter, Babbage told Queen Victoria and Prince Albert about his invention the “Analytical Engine” upon which the first computer programmes were created by Ada Lovelace, a daughter of Lord Byron.
Today, I had the pleasure of learning about children’s computer coding initiatives and it seems fitting to me that I publish this Instagram post, at the Science Museum which has long championed technology, innovation and inspired the next generation of inventors.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at WE Day UK

Published 6 March 2019

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's wedding outfits to be displayed in Windsor Castle exhibition

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's wedding outfits are set to go on display at Windsor

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Northern Ireland

Published 27 February 2019

The Countess of Wessex attends a conference on the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative

Published 27 February 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit Morocco

The Queen attends a service at The Royal Army Chaplains’ Department

Published 22 February 2019

27 February 2019

New appointments to the Order of the Garter announced

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On behalf of The Queen, The Duchess of Cornwall presents the Queen Elizabeth II Award for Design

Published 19 February 2019

Her Majesty The Queen held an #Investiture today at #BuckinghamPalace - congratulations to everyone who received their Honours.
British diver John Volanthen received The George Medal for his bravery in the Thai cave rescue last summer.
Six other cave divers were named in the New Year Honours and will attend their investitures throughout this year.
The George Medal was created in September 1940 during the reign of King George VI – it is awarded to civilians for acts of bravery.
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The Queen visits GCHQ, London

Published 14 February 2019

The Duke of Cambridge visits men's mental health charities in London

Published 14 February 2019

The Princess Royal visits Northern Ireland

Published 7 February 2019

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“In memory of all those who lost their lives, and to the families whose lives were changed forever.” — The Sousse and Bardo Memorial is dedicated to those who lost their lives and all those affected by the attacks on the Bardo Museum on 18 March 2015, and in the resort of Port El Kantaoui, Sousse on 26 June 2015.

The centre piece of the memorial is a sculpture titled ‘Infinite Wave’ made up of 31 individual streams, each one representing the British nationals who lost their lives. The Duke of Sussex attended today’s dedication ceremony and officially opened the memorial in Cannon Hill Park, before meeting some of the families of those affected by the attacks.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Merseyside

Published 12 February 2019

The Duke of Kent awards the 10th Dresden Peace Prize

Published 12 February 2019

13 February 2019

The Duke of Cambridge becomes Royal Patron of homeless charity The Passage

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The Duke of Gloucester in Worcester

Published 7 February 2019

The Countess of Wessex visits Cumbria

Published 6 February 2019

The Duchess of Cambridge visits schools in support of Children's Mental Health

Published 5 February 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit Bristol

Published 1 February 2019

Investitures

The Duchess of Sussex makes her first visit to the Association of Commonwealth Universities as Patron

Published 31 January 2019

The Princess Royal celebrates 150 years of women in universities

Published 29 January 2019

The Duchess of Sussex's first visit to the National Theatre as Patron

Published 30 January 2019

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