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The Queen and The Duchess of Cornwall to Mark 750th Anniversary of Westminster Abbey

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Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London.

THE QUEEN AND THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL WILL ATTEND A SERVICE MARKING THE 750TH ANNIVERSARY OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY

Tuesday 15th October 2019

Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall, will attend a service at Westminster Abbey to mark 750 years since Edward the Confessor’s original church was rebuilt under the reign of King Henry III. The new Gothic abbey was consecrated on 13th October 1269.

On arrival the Queen and the Duchess of Cornwall will be met by the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, before proceeding to their seats in the South Lantern.

At the start of the 750th commemoration service a bouquet of roses will be laid at the Shrine of St. Edward the Confessor on behalf of Her Majesty by the Captain of The Queen’s Scholars.

During the service, Westminster Abbey treasures including a fragment of the shroud from the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor will be laid on the High Altar.

The Royal Diary – All the Latest Royal Engagements

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Queen Elizabeth II rides to Buckingham Palace in London, on June 08, 2019, after attending Trooping the Colour

The Duke of Sussex Will Mark World Mental Health Day in Nottingham

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The Duke of Sussex meets schoolchildren at a Queen's commonwealth canopy and woodland tree planting, at St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School in west London. Picture date: Wednesday March 20, 2019. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/Empics

THE DUKE OF SUSSEX WILL VISIT NOTTINGHAM FOR ENGAGEMENTS TO MARK WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

Thursday 10th October 2019

On Thursday 10th October, World Mental Health Day, The Duke of Sussex will return to Nottingham to visit two community initiatives in St Ann’s, Nottingham, which aim to improve the opportunities for young people and support them from becoming involved in youth violence and crime through a combination of early intervention, mentorship, and training: EPIC Partners mentoring at Nottingham Academy, and Community Recording Studio (CRS).

The Duke will visit Nottingham Academy to join an EPIC Partners Nurture Session with students discussing mental health and emotional wellbeing. EPIC Partners provide early interventions in local primary and secondary schools to help children and young people to build confidence, self-esteem, aspirations and develop resilience to better cope with real-life issues.

His Royal Highness will meet a new cohort of Year 7 and Year 8 students who are benefitting from the mentoring scheme which encourages young people to better understand their thoughts and actions. The Duke will meet once again with project coordinator Chantelle Stefanovic. The session will also reunite His Royal Highness with a number of students he met on his last visit to the school. The Duke will hear how they have progressed and are now acting as role models to younger girls.

The Duke of Sussex will then join a school assembly with Year 11 students who, within their Personal, Social and Health Education lessons, have been focussing on keeping their minds healthy. The lessons have focussed on exam stress, school/home life balance and how to handle feelings of being overwhelmed. The Duke will be invited to join discussions and share some of his own experiences.

Afterwards, the Duke of Sussex will visit Community Recording Studio (CRS) in St Ann’s, a charity that teaches young people film and video skills as well as music, and provides access to professional equipment and key industry contacts. The charity has been running for over 20 years, and was founded by members of the local community who have first-hand experiences of the needs of those growing up in the area. The Duke will meet some of the young people who are developing a new Hip Hopera that highlights mental health issues – they will share some of their personal experiences with the Duke, before performing an extract of the Hip Hopera.

St Ann’s in Nottingham is a community that is very special to the Duke. His Royal Highness has spent a significant amount of private and public time in the city and has visited Nottingham Academy on several occasions. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Nottingham Academy in November 2017 as their first official visit following their engagement. Community Recording Studio has also been at the heart of the Duke’s work in Nottingham.

Catch up on The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s most recent engagements in the latest issue of Royal Life.

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Her Majesty to Visit Haig Housing Trust to Officially Open New Veteran Housing Development

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Queen Elizabeth II meets guests during a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London.

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN WILL VISIT HAIG HOUSING TRUST TO OPEN THEIR NEW VETERAN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Friday 11th October 2019

Her Majesty The Queen, Patron, will visit Haig Housing Trust to officially open their new housing development in Morden for armed forces veterans and the ex-service community on Friday 11th October 2019.

The new development of almost 70 homes will provide tailored accommodation for severely wounded and disabled veterans. During the visit, Her Majesty will meet families benefitting from the new facilities, as well as those involved in the design and construction of the new development.

On arrival, the Queen will be greeted by local schoolchildren and Haig Housing staff, before meeting residents whose new homes have been specially designed to meet their needs.
Her Majesty will then meet the Bowman family in their new home, and hear from them about their experience within the accommodation so far. The Queen will then visit a new block named in her honour, Queen Elizabeth Terrace, where a posy presentation will take place.

Before departing, the Queen will meet a group of veterans involved in last year’s Long Walk Home, which saw 100 veterans walk the 100 miles from Ypres to the Cenotaph to mark the centenary of the Armistice. Her Majesty will unveil a plaque to officially commemorate the opening of the new development.

Background information
Haig Housing is the country’s largest military housing charity, with over 1,500 properties across the UK. The charity has been providing affordable rental accommodation to armed forces veterans and their families for over one hundred years.

The trust was established as a memorial to Field Marshal Earl Haig, who championed veterans facing housing difficulties as they returned to civilian life.

Haig Housing also offers the opportunity for the most seriously injured veterans to get onto the property ladder and become joint owners of homes that have been specially adapted to suit their needs.

Haig Housing were one of six beneficiaries of the Tower of London ceramic poppy installation to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War.

The Queen has been Patron of Haig Housing since 1952.

Catch up on Her Majesty’s most recent engagements in the latest issue of Royal Life.

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Celebrating The Order of The Garter

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Visit Pakistan

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge playing a game of carom and meeting with street children at the contact centre run by the charity Salaam Baalak

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Visit Pakistan

Monday 14th and Friday 18th October

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will undertake an official visit to Pakistan between Monday 14th and Friday 18th October, at the request of The Foreign and Commonwealth Office. This will be Their Royal Highnesses’ first official visit to Pakistan.

Whilst The Duke and Duchess’s programme will pay respect to the historical relationship between Britain and Pakistan, it will largely focus on showcasing Pakistan as it is today – a dynamic, aspirational and forward-looking nation. From the modern leafy capital Islamabad, to the vibrant city of Lahore, the mountainous countryside in the North, and the rugged border regions to the West, the visit will span over 1000km, and will take in Pakistan’s rich culture, its diverse communities, and its beautiful landscapes.

Throughout the tour, Their Royal Highnesses will visit programmes which empower young people, and organisations that help ensure they have the best possible start in life. Access to quality education, particularly to girls and young women is one of the UK’s top priorities in Pakistan. The Duke and Duchess are looking forward to spending time meeting young Pakistanis, and hearing more about their aspirations for the future.

Their Royal Highnesses’ programme will also cover how communities in Pakistan are rapidly responding and adapting to the effects of climate change. This a key area of interest for Their Royal Highnesses; they are keen to learn more about the climate change issues affecting Pakistan and our world, and the positive work being undertaken to combat these challenges.

Their Royal Highnesses will also spend time understanding the complex security picture in Pakistan. They will learn more about the challenges and opportunities, both of the past and today. The UK has been a key partner for Pakistan, and The Duke and Duchess will meet UK and Pakistan military personnel who are sharing expertise to improve security.

As with previous overseas visits, The Duke and Duchess have asked that this tour allow them opportunities to meet as many Pakistanis as possible. Over the course of the visit, Their Royal Highnesses will meet a wide variety of people, including children and young people, leaders from government, business and the charity sector, inspiring conservationists, and well-known cultural figures and sporting stars.

This is the most complex tour undertaken by The Duke and Duchess to date, given the logistical and security considerations. Pakistan hosts one of Britain’s largest overseas networks, with the British High Commission in Islamabad being one of the UK’s largest diplomatic missions in the world.

The UK’s links with Pakistan are extensive, and Their Royal Highnesses are looking forward to building a lasting friendship with the people of Pakistan.

Catch up on The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s most recent engagements in the latest issue of Royal Life.

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The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay to Undertake Engagements in Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire

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The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall make their own mojito cocktails during a visit to a paladar, a private restaurant, in Havana, Cuba to sample Cuban dishes and produce.

THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ROTHESAY WILL UNDERTAKE ENGAGEMENTS IN ABERDEENSHIRE AND KINCARDINESHIRE

Wednesday 2nd October 2019

Engagement 1:
The Duke of Rothesay will visit W M Donald, a family run construction and civil engineering business, to open their new headquarters. W M Donald Limited, Marrlaine, Netherley, Stonehaven.

Engagement 2: to be announced.

Engagement 3: to be announced.

Engagement 4:
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay will visit Stonehaven town centre and visit three local businesses: Charles McHardy Butchers, Giulianotti Ice Cream and Vintage Sweet Shop and Graingers Deli.

HRH Princess Beatrice of York and Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Engaged to be Married

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Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
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Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of York and Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are engaged to be married

The Duke and Duchess of York are delighted to announce the engagement of Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of York to Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

Her Royal Highness and Mr. Mapelli Mozzi became engaged while away for the weekend in Italy earlier this month.

The wedding will take place in 2020. Further details will be announced in due course.

Princess Beatrice and Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi said, “We are extremely happy to be able to share the news of our recent engagement. We are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together and can’t wait to be married. We share so many similar interests and values and we know this will stand us in great stead for the years ahead, full of love and happiness.”

The Duke and Duchess of York said, “We are thrilled that Beatrice and Edoardo have got engaged, having watched their relationship develop with pride. We are the lucky parents of a wonderful daughter who has found her love and companion in a completely devoted friend and loyal young man. We send them every good wish for a wonderful family future.”

Mrs. Nikki Williams-Ellis and Mr. Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi said, “We are truly delighted about Edoardo and Beatrice’s engagement. Our family has known Beatrice for most of her life. Edo and Beatrice are made for each other, and their happiness and love for each other is there for all to see. They share an incredibly strong and united bond, their marriage will only strengthen what is already a wonderful relationship.”

Duke of Cambridge to Officially Open the H B Allen Centre

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The Duke of Cambridge makes a speech during the launch of a new campaign to help prevent accidents and self-harm incidents on the River Thames in London.

THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN THE H B ALLEN CENTRE AT KEBLE COLLEGE, OXFORD

Thursday 3rd October 2019

The Duke of Cambridge will visit Oxford on Thursday 3rd October to officially open Keble College’s new graduate building, the H B Allen Centre. His Royal Highness will tour the centre and will meet graduates, academics and start-up companies that work out of the building.

Founded in 1870, Keble College is now one of the largest colleges at Oxford University, with over 840 students. The H B Allen Centre was built as part of Keble’s 150th Anniversary Campaign, with the aim of creating a new home for the college’s graduate community and new facilities to support inter-disciplinary research and collaboration. During the visit, the Duke will meet with representatives who were involved in the construction of the building.

The H B Allen Centre also provides workspaces for Oxford Sciences Innovation (OSI), and the Oxford Robotics Institute (ORI). During his tour of the centre, His Royal Highness will visit OSI’s Innovation Incubation space and meet some of the start-up companies working in the space, including a business which is using virtual reality to treat psychological disorders. The Duke will then meet ORI academics and view some of the robots that are being developed at the centre.

In addition to academic facilities, the H B Allen Centre also provides accommodation and living facilities for its graduate students. His Royal Highness will visit one of the building’s common rooms to meet a group of graduates who have been using the centre to hear about their experiences.

A Speech Delivered by The Duchess of Sussex at The Justice Desk

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A speech delivered by The Duchess of Sussex at the visit to The Justice Desk

Nyanga Township, South Africa

23rd September, 2019

Hello! It is such privilege to meet all of you today and to start our visit, my first time in South Africa, here in Nyanga.

We have just spent some time seeing all the incredible work that the Justice Desk does and of course all of you amazing women and the men who are here helping you, Mbokodo, you are incredible and what you’re doing is so powerful, because you’re all powerful.

The work that’s being done here is to keep women and children safer, which is needed now more than ever. This is an issue that’s been at the forefront of people’s minds here in South Africa, and of course across the globe, particularly over this past month.

Please know that my husband and I have been closely following what you’ve been experiencing here – as best we can from afar. But now that we are with you, we are eager to learn and see first-hand the work that you’re doing, the vital work that you’re doing, and that everything that is being done on the ground is making the great change that you not only need but that you deserve.

You have welcomed us into this community, have been open and honest with us, both about the dangers women and children face, and about how you are addressing them. The rights of women and girls is something that is very close to my heart, and the cause I have spent the majority of my life advocating for because I know that when women are empowered, the entire community flourishes.

So to be able to meet all of you today who are standing up for what’s right in the face of adversity, I applaud you. We are encouraged to hear your President take the next steps to work towards preventing gender-based violence through education and necessary changes to reinforce the values of modern South Africa.

I do have to say I feel incredibly humbled to be in the presence of all of you as you stand firm in your core values of respect, dignity and equality.

I read a quote a few weeks ago and it resonated with me as I’ve been watching what’s been happening here and your active efforts. Maya Angelou, the legendary poet and civil rights activist, once said: “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it, possibly without claiming it, she stands up for all women.”

Now I know it’s not easy and I know it must feel insurmountable at times, but your commitment to what is right gives all of us hope, especially your brothers and sisters here in your community who need you to continue to shine your light brightly. Your commitment is inspiring, it is energising and it is extraordinary. You must keep going, you must know that what you’re doing not only matters, it is vital because YOU are vital.

And just on one personal note, may I just say that while I am here with my husband as a member of The Royal Family, I want you to know that for me I am here with you as a mother, as a wife, as a woman, as a woman of colour and as your sister. I am here with you and I am here FOR you and I thank you so much for showing my husband and I the spirit of Ubuntu and I look forward to our time over the next few days together.

Thank you so much for having us.

Read The Duke of Sussex’s speech, from the same event, here.

Video – The Royal Family Channel

A speech by The Duke of Sussex at a Visit to the Justice Desk

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A speech by The Duke of Sussex at a visit to the Justice Desk

Cape Town, South Africa

23rd September, 2019

Molweni

This is definitely the first time I’ve spoken on top of a stump! So I thank you.

And thank you very much for the warm welcome today. It was incredibly important to my wife and me to begin our trip to South Africa here in Nyanga with all of you, so thank you for having us!

As someone who has visited this amazing country many times, and as someone who regards Cape Town as a uniquely special place in Africa, I wanted to ensure that our first visit as a family – with my wife by my side – focused on the significant challenges facing millions of South Africans, while acknowledging the hope that we feel so strongly here.

We are so incredibly grateful to be able to listen and learn from you about the issues that define your daily lives in these communities. And that’s what this is, a community. A community where men and women have a vital role to play. Touching on what your President said last week – no man is born to cause harm to women, this is learned behaviour, and a cycle that needs to be broken.

So now, it’s about redefining masculinity, it’s about creating your own footprints for your children to follow in, so that you can make a positive change for the future.

To me, the real testament of your strength isn’t physical, it’s what’s up here and what’s in here. Your strength is in your spirit, which for me means honouring and protecting my wife, and being a positive role model for my son.

Your determination here in this township to overcome extreme adversity is testament to leadership shown by people like Theodora and many many organisations who offer vital support on a daily basis. Meghan and I are truly inspired by your resilience, your spirit, your sense of community, and your belief in a better future for everyone here.

I applaud you for the movement. And we know that you haven’t been heard before, but change is coming, now is the time to come together as a community, and we applaud those of you who are leading the way for South Africa’s ongoing transformation.

Thank you.

Read The Duchess of Sussex’s speech, from the same event, here.

Video – The Royal Family Channel

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