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Prince Harry To Attend Invictus Games UK Team Launch

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Prince Harry To Attend Invictus Games UK Team Launch

Prince Harry to Attend Launch of UK Team for Invictus Games Toronto 2017

Tower of London and Plaisterers’ Hall

Tuesday 30th May, 2017

Prince Harry, Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, will attend the launch of the team selected to represent the UK at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 on Tuesday 30th May.

The 90-strong team of wounded, injured and sick (WIS) Service personnel, both serving and veterans, will come together for the first time at the Tower of London. Invictus Games Toronto 2017 has inspired more hopefuls than ever before with 62% of the team being brand new to the Games. Prince Harry will meet the team ahead of the forthcoming Games, and pose for the first official team photograph.

Following the launch, His Royal Highness will join the UK team at a reception at Plaisterers’ Hall where he will meet groups of competitors. He will be amongst those giving a short speech at the reception.

The Invictus Games is the only international sport event for wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women, both serving and veteran. The Games use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect of all those who serve their country. The UK is one of 17 nations who will be taking part in the third Invictus Games from 23th-30th September in Toronto, Canada. Over 550 competitors will compete in 12 adaptive sports.

The UK delegation to the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 is being delivered by a partnership comprising The Ministry of Defence, Help for Heroes, and The Royal British Legion. The UK team trials were attended by more than 300 wounded, injured and sick Service personnel who competed across 11 sports for one of the places available on the UK team. Continued training will take place across the country at recovery centres and other external venues as part of Help for Heroes’ extensive Sports Recovery programme to train and develop the team.

For more information on the 2017 Invictus Games please visit www.invictusgames2017.com.

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Prince Harry to Visit Singapore and Sydney

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Prince Harry to visit Singapore and Sydney

3rd- 8th June 2017

As previously announced, Prince Harry will travel to Singapore and Sydney in June to attend events for the Invictus Games and his charity Sentebale.

Prince Harry will arrive in Singapore on Saturday 3rd June. On the 4th, His Royal Highness will undertake two engagements. The first will be an Action for Aids reception at Eden Hall. HIV and AIDS is one of Prince Harry’s focuses for his charitable work. During this time he will also meet with young people to discuss mental health issues. The second engagement will see him taking part in an iftar, the breaking of the fast during Ramadan, with young Singaporeans.

The following day on Monday 5th June, The Prince will take part in the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup, hosted at the Singapore Polo Club. The annual event will raise funds for Prince Harry’s charity Sentebale to support vulnerable children and young people living with and affected by HIV in Lesotho and Botswana.

His Royal Highness will then travel to Sydney, where on Wednesday 7th June he will take part in a programme of events and activities to mark the official launch of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018. The fourth Invictus Games will be held in Sydney from 20th to 27th October, 2018 and will include over 500 competitors from 17 nations competing in 10 adaptive sports events. As Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, The Prince will take the opportunity to learn about the preparations already underway, to spend time meeting potential competitors and their families, and to join Australia in celebrating what will be an exciting event.

Prince Harry will first attend a launch ceremony at Admiralty House, where he will join dignitaries and members of the Australian Invictus Games squad to welcome the 2018 Invictus Games to Sydney, and start the countdown on 500 days to go until the Opening Ceremony. His Royal Highness will be among those delivering speeches at the event.

After the launch event, The Prince will join members of the 2017 Invictus Games Australian squad and their families in a reception on the lawn of Admiralty House to hear about their preparations for the third Games which take place in Toronto in September this year. Celebrating the role of families in supporting recovery will be a major theme of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017.

That afternoon, Prince Harry will head over to Circular Quay to watch a demonstration of Invictus Games sports, including sitting volleyball, indoor rowing, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby. His Royal Highness will head out onto the water to watch a sailing race around the iconic Sydney Harbour.

On 8th June, Prince Harry will have a private working day with the organisers of Invictus Games Sydney 2018 to visit some of the venues to be used in the Games and to get an update on how plans are developing.

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Duke of Edinburgh to Host DofE Gold Award Presentations

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The Duke of Edinburgh to host DofE Gold Award Presentations

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE), will host receptions in London, Belfast and Edinburgh to celebrate young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award. The receptions will be held on the following dates:

  • Buckingham Palace – Wednesday 24th May
  • Hillsborough Castle – Thursday 25th May
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse – Thursday 6th July

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh Award, and The Countess of Wessex will also attend the reception at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of Edinburgh has attended over 500 Gold Award Presentations since the DofE was founded in 1956. During the receptions, His Royal Highness will meet young people and hear about their journey to achieve a Gold Award, which takes a minimum of 12 months through the five sections:

  • Volunteering – service to others or the community
  • Physical – achieve a certain standard of health and fitness
  • Skills – develop practical skills and nurture personal interests and talents
  • Expeditions – execution of an outdoor challenge
  • Residential – undertake a shared activity in a residential setting away from home

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is the world’s leading youth achievement award that develops over 400,000 young people for life and work every year in the UK. Founded by His Royal Highness in 1956, the DofE is currently being delivered in 10,800 DofE centres such as schools, youth clubs and prisons, supported by over 2,600 partner organisations and approximately 40,000 adult volunteers from all walks of life.

In total, over six million people have participated in DofE programmes in the UK and achieved over 2.7 million Awards since 1956.

The DofE is supported by UK employers including British Gas, RSM, Amey, Heathrow, DFS and Royal Mail who endorse the skills and attributes developed whilst doing a DofE programme such as resilience, commitment, self-motivation and team working.

In 1988, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation was established and, since then, has made DofE programmes available to young people in more than 140 countries and territories. Nelson Mandela was the founding Patron-in-Chief of The President’s Award for Youth Empowerment (the Award in South Africa).

For more information about the DofE go to www.DofE.org.

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Princes To Present Diana Award’s Inaugural Legacy Award

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Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales meets children in an area of Sarajevo where she met more landmine victims, 1997.

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry to Present
The Diana Award’s Inaugural Legacy Award
 

St James’s Palace, London

Thursday 18th May, 2017

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry will present a new award, on behalf of the Diana Award, which honours the legacy of their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. The ceremony will be held at St James’s Palace, where twenty exceptional young people from across the world will be recognised for their qualities of kindness, compassion and service.

The Diana Award was set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, and her belief that young people have the power to change the world. The charity, which runs anti-bullying and mentoring programmes, is unique as it also rewards young people who carry out inspiring work without expectation of reward. Each year thousands of young people are nominated by individuals and their communities to highlight these selfless acts.

Those awarded will have demonstrated, in the most exceptional way, qualities of kindness, compassion and service, and Their Royal Highnesses will meet with the winners to hear each of their stories.

As well as receiving The Legacy Award, recipients will have access to a unique development programme which will provide them with the opportunity to enhance their skills in four key areas; leadership, community development, social entrepreneurship and technology for good.

For more information on The Diana Award please visit: www.diana-award.org.uk.

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Queen To Visit Duchy of Lancaster Farms

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Queen will visit Duchy of Lancaster farms in Staffordshire

The Queen will visit Duchy of Lancaster farms in Staffordshire

Thursday 25th May 2017

Her Majesty The Queen, as Duke of Lancaster, will visit a number of tenanted farm properties in Staffordshire. The properties form part of what is known as the Staffordshire Survey, a collection of land and property assets owned by the Duchy of Lancaster and concentrated on the Needwood Estate. Her Majesty will observe different aspects of the Duchy’s activity in the Survey, including equestrian facilities, livestock farming and the refurbishment of Estate properties for residential lettings.

On conclusion of the tour, The Queen will attend a private lunch for local tenants and members of the Duchy of Lancaster.

The Duchy of Lancaster is a private estate owned by Her Majesty The Queen, as Duke of Lancaster. The rural estates consist of 18,433 hectares of land in England and Wales and comprise commercial, agricultural and residential properties, the majority of which are in Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire. Additionally, the Duchy has a commercial property portfolio in central London. The title Duke of Lancaster has been held by the reigning Sovereign since 1399.

The Staffordshire Survey covers 2,995 hectares, concentrated largely on the Needwood Estate. It comprises a mix of arable, dairy, sheep and beef farms with some residential and commercial property.

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Duke of Cambridge To Attend FA Cup Final

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The Duke of Cambridge Will Attend The FA Cup Final
Prince William stands behind the FA Cup trophy before the Emirates FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, 2016.

The Duke of Cambridge Will Attend The FA Cup Final

Wembley Stadium

Saturday 27th May 2017

The Duke of Cambridge, President of The Football Association, will attend the 2017 Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium, and present the trophy to the winners.

The 2017 Emirates FA Cup Final will be the 136th edition of the world’s original and greatest domestic cup competition. Arsenal and Chelsea are two of the most successful teams in the history of the FA Cup, having won the competition twelve and seven times respectively.

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Royal Family To Attend RHS Chelsea Flower Show

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show in central London, May 23, 2016.

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh,
will visit the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Monday 22nd May 2017

Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, and other Members of the Royal Family, will attend the RHS Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

On arrival The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will be greeted by the President of the Royal Horticultural Society, Sir Nicholas Bacon. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness will tour the gardens and see displays, including:

The RHS Greening Grey Britain Garden 2017 by Professor Nigel Dunnett – set within an urban landscape, the garden features a tower block and street art for the first time at Chelsea;

The Sir Simon Milton Foundation Garden, inspired by 500 years of Covent Garden and its famous flower market;

The Wedgwood Conservatory, celebrating the historic link between the company and the RHS, formed after John Wedgewood suggested the idea to George III’s head gardener William Forsyth;

The BBC Radio 2 ‘Feel Good Gardens’ which aim to demonstrate the uplifting effect and sensory experiences of gardens

The Royal party will attend a private reception before departing.

Established in 1913, on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has become one of the world’s greatest showcases for horticultural excellence, attracting visitors and exhibitors from across the globe.

Since its beginning, the show has gone from strength to strength. It has grown from 244 exhibitors in 1913 to over 500 today, including gardens, nurseries, floristry, educational displays and trade stands. Today the show attracts 165,000 visitors.

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Queen And Duke To Mark Order Of The British Empire Centenary

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Queen And Duke To Mark Order Of The British Empire Centenary
Queen Elizabeth II attending a service for the Order of the British Empire at St Paul's Cathedral, London 2012.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend a service at St Paul’s Cathedral to mark the Centenary of the Order of the British Empire

Wednesday 24th May 2017

Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, will attend a service at St Paul’s Cathedral to mark the one hundredth anniversary of the Order of the British Empire.

Almost two thousand members of the public who are holders of the Orders awards (GBE, KBE, CBE, OBE, MBE and British Empire Medal) will attend the service. The congregation will be formed by people from all parts of the UK and Commonwealth, and will include a number of honorary award holders.

Upon arrival, The Queen will be met by the Lord Mayor, Alderman Dr Andrew Parmley, and escorted into the Cathedral where she will be greeted by the Dean, the Chapter and Officials of the Order, before taking her place in the processional order.

Established by King George V in 1917 to reward outstanding contributions to the war effort, the Order of the British Empire now recognises the work of people from all walks of life with well-known honours such as MBEs and OBEs, as well as Knighthoods and Damehoods.

The Queen is the Sovereign of the Order of the British Empire, and The Duke of Edinburgh is Grand Master of the Order.

A Service for the Order of the British Empire is usually held every four years in St. Paul’s Cathedral, the last service being in 2012. Her Majesty usually attends the service every eight years.

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Queen To Present New Colours To Scots Guards

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Queen To Present New Colours To Scots Guards
Queen Elizabeth II inspects Scots Guards at Windsor Castle with the regiment's Colonel in Chief, she presented new colours to both its 1st Battalion and F Company, formerly the 2nd Battalion, 2002.

The Queen presents new colours to the Scots Guards

Thursday 18th May 2017

Her Majesty The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, will present new colours to the 1st Battalion and F Company Scots Guards in the Garden at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 18th May. The Queen will be accompanied by The Duke of Kent, Colonel of the Regiment.

The Scots Guards has a longstanding reputation as a tough fighting infantry force. The Regiment also has a proud history of service to the Sovereign in times of war and peace, be it on operations or as part of ceremonial roles such as Changing the Guard and Trooping the Colour.

Her Majesty’s association with the Scots Guards dates back to her Coronation, when she became Colonel-in-Chief. The Queen first presented new colours to the Scots Guards at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 1965 and last presented new colours in 2002, in the year of her Golden Jubilee.

The Queen’s arrival on the West Terrace will be announced by a Royal Salute, followed by the National Anthem. Her Majesty will inspect the Regiment, present new colours and address the parade, which will conclude with three cheers and a march past.

Following the parade, Her Majesty will meet a representative group of the Scots Guards Family and sit for a Regimental photograph with the new colours. The Duke of Kent will meet serving and retired soldiers and families at the Regimental Garden Party to follow the parade.

The 1st Battalion Scots Guards is based in Aldershot, Hampshire. As the Mechanised Infantry Battalion of the Guards Division it is held at high readiness and permanently assigned to 12th (Armoured Infantry) Brigade within 3rd (UK) Division. In this role they continue the traditions of the famous Guards Armoured Division. The 1st Battalion will remain in the Mechanised Infantry role and will soon move to Catterick. There it will be equipped with a new eight-wheeled mechanised infantry vehicle and pioneer the new Strike Brigade role which will be a mainstay of the future Army design.

F Company Scots Guards was set up in 1993 when the 2nd battalion Scots Guards was placed into suspended animation as a result of Army reforms. It is responsible for maintaining the traditions of the Scots Guards and all new guardsmen complete several months in F Company Scots Guards undertaking Public Duties whilst continuing to train as a fully deployable light role infantry company.

Colours are the Regimental Flags of the British Army. They were originally used as rallying points on the battlefield as long ago as the Kings of Babylon. They were vital because without modern communications, it was all too easy for troops to become disorientated by the fog of war. From the reign of Queen Anne every regiment was awarded two colours: the Queen’s Colour and the Regimental Colour.

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Their Royal Highnesses to Host ‘Party At The Palace’

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Royals Attend Heads Together Event
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with Prince Harry arriving at the ICA for a Heads Together charity London Marathon event, London. Photo credit: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment

Kensington Palace: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and
Prince Harry to host ‘Party At The Palace’

 Saturday 13th May

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry will host a very special tea party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, to honour the children of those who have died serving in the Armed Forces.

The family focused event will feature live performances from Jess Glynne and Nina Conti, as well as children’s entertainers and magician Lance Corporal Richard Jones. There will be a number of stalls where guests can take part in face painting, arts and crafts, science experiments, circus skills and cupcake decorating. The event has been organised by Fait Accompli, and will see members of The Royal Foundation’s Full Effect and Coach Core programmes leading workshops in beatboxing, breakdancing and a number of other sports. The party will conclude with a special display from the RAF Falcons.

Invites have been issued to the children aged up to 18 years of those who have died in service for their country, with each young person accompanied by a parent or guardian. Representatives from charities which help support families and children dealing with bereavement, including Child Bereavement UK, Scotty’s Little Soldiers, Winston’s Wish and SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, will also be attending to provide practical support on the day, and will each have stalls offering more information about the services which they provide to families.

Their Royal Highnesses have arranged the event as a way to acknowledge and honour the fact that a number of young children have had to come to terms with the loss of someone very close to them at a young age.

The Duke and Duchess and Prince Harry hope the event will provide an opportunity for these children to broaden their support networks amongst other families with similar experiences.

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