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His Majesty to Visit Korean Community in New Malden

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Queen Elizabeth II appears on a screen via videolink from Windsor Castle, where she is in residence, during a virtual audience to receive the Ambassador from the Republic of Korea, Gunn Kim, accompanied by HeeJung Lee (left), at Buckingham Palace, London, October 2021.
Queen Elizabeth II appears on a screen via videolink from Windsor Castle, where she is in residence, during a virtual audience to receive the Ambassador from the Republic of Korea, Gunn Kim, accompanied by HeeJung Lee (left), at Buckingham Palace, London, October 2021.

HIS MAJESTY THE KING WILL VISIT THE KOREAN COMMUNITY IN NEW MALDEN, SURREY

Wednesday 8th November 2023

His Majesty The King will visit New Malden on Wednesday, 8th November to spend time with the area’s Korean community, ahead of the state visit by the President of the Republic of Korea and the First Lady later this month.

The King will meet community groups at New Malden Methodist Church and hear about Korea’s culture and cuisine, before visiting a stall showcasing a selection of Korean specialities. His Majesty will also visit the nearby Cake & Bing Soo Shop to meet young Koreans.

Before departing, ahead of Remembrance Day, the King will visit New Malden War Memorial and meet members of the local Royal British Legion branch.

On arrival at New Malden Methodist Church, the King will meet the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the UK, His Excellency Yeocheol Yoon, as well as local council representatives including the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston.

Once inside the church, His Majesty will meet representatives from community, cultural, culinary and faith groups based in New Malden and the surrounding area, including the Korean Residents Society, the Korean Restaurant and Supermarkets Association and local faith leaders.

The King will view an exhibition on the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, organised by the Korean British Cultural Exchange in collaboration with Kingston Museum.

His Majesty will also stop at a presentation of Korean food in the church, where a variety of items will be on display. The King will also watch a contemporary dance performance and listen to the local London Korean Hummingbirds Choir sing a traditional song ‘Beautiful Country’.

Finally, the King will meet a group of residents representing the diversity of the communities living in New Malden.

After visiting the church, the King will stop into nearby Korean-owned cake shop, Cake & Bing Soo, to meet young Koreans who live in the local area. Before departing, His Majesty will be presented with a special cake by the owner of Cake & Bing Soo.

Finally, ahead of Remembrance Sunday, His Majesty will visit New Malden War Memorial and meet local representatives from the Royal British Legion.

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has one of the largest expatriate communities of Koreans in Europe, particularly focused around the New Malden area, which is sometimes described as Koreatown. It is reputed to be one of the most densely populated areas of Koreans outside South Korea.

There are estimated to be around 10,000 Koreans in New Malden itself and up to 20,000 Koreans living in surrounding areas. As well as the Korean population, New Malden also has a substantial wider Southeast Asian population and is the most ethnically diverse area in the borough.

A number of reasons are cited to explain why New Malden has such a significant Korean community. Lord Chancellor’s Walk in Coombe Lane West in New Malden previously served as the original residence of the Ambassador of South Korea to the United Kingdom. Samsung Electronics also had its UK offices in New Malden until 2005. A combination of these factors seems to have led many Koreans to settle in New Malden in the 1970s.

The New Malden and wider Kingston area is notable for the number and prominence of Korean businesses and community amenities. These include Korean language churches and nursery schools as well as restaurants and shops. New Malden functions as the shopping and cultural centre for a Korean population spread more widely across southwest London and the neighbouring counties, with Korean supermarkets and more than 20 Korean restaurants and cafes.

Kingston Council works closely with local community organisations to ensure that the Korean contribution to the diverse life of the borough is celebrated. These organisations include the Korean British Cultural Exchange, The Korea Town Foundation, the Korean Resident Society, the North Korean Residents Society, Korean Senior Citizens CIC, Korean Culture & Arts Centre, the London Korean School and the New Malden Town Centre Partnership.

In January 2023, the Royal Borough of Kingston became the first place in Europe to declare 22 November as Kimchi Day, to be celebrated annually. This was intended both as a reflection on the central role the Korean communities play in the cultural life of the borough and an appropriate way to celebrate 140 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and the United Kingdom.

The Princess of Wales to Visit 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards

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The Princess of Wales talks to Anna O'Hara, left, President of Nottingham Trent Students' Union and Jess Nuthall, right, Union Development Officer University of Nottingham during a visit to Nottingham Trent University to learn about their mental health support system in Nottingham, England, Oct. 11, 2023.
The Princess of Wales talks to Anna O'Hara, left, President of Nottingham Trent Students' Union and Jess Nuthall, right, Union Development Officer University of Nottingham during a visit to Nottingham Trent University to learn about their mental health support system in Nottingham, England, Oct. 11, 2023.

THE PRINCESS OF WALES TO VISIT 1ST THE QUEEN’S DRAGOON GUARDS

Swanton Morley

Wednesday 8th November 2023

The Princess of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, will visit the regiment for the first time on Wednesday 8th November.

The Princess was appointed Colonel-in-Chief of 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards (QDG) by His Majesty The King in August this year. This visit will allow Her Royal Highness to receive a brief introduction into the regiment and the operations they carry out, as well as meet families of QDG who live nearby.

The QDG have been active for over 300 years, having been formed in 1959 from the amalgamation of the two senior Cavalry regiments, 1st King’s Dragoon Guards and The Queen’s Bays. The QDG specialise in reconnaissance: the art of seeking out the enemy and understanding how they operate.

Since their formation, the QDG have moved all over the world and most recently, from June 2021 to June 2022, were deployed to Mali as part of a peacekeeping operation in support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission.

During the visit, Her Royal Highness will receive a brief on the regiment from senior officers and will have the opportunity to experience elements of what operational life is like for servicemen and women. This will include learning about the Jackal 2 high mobility weapons platform, seeing how the team communicate via radios when deployed, and how they utilise reconnaissance drones.

Following this, the Princess will meet families of QDG personnel to hear about their experiences and the welfare support that is offered by the regiment. Her Royal Highness will also award Long Service & Good Conduct medals to a number of servicemen and women in the regiment, and ahead of Remembrance Sunday, will take a moment with serving personnel to remember those that the QDG have lost in active service in recent years.

Finally, the Princess will promote the Regimental Mascot (Trooper ‘Longface’ Emrys Jones, a Bay Welsh Mountain Pony) from ‘Lance Corporal’ to ‘Corporal’.

The King and Queen to Host Humanitarian Reception

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend a reception at Mansion House in London, Oct. 18, 2023.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend a reception at Mansion House in London, Oct. 18, 2023.

THE KING AND QUEEN WILL HOST A HUMANITARIAN RECEPTION AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Wednesday 8th November 2023

Their Majesties The King and Queen will host a reception at Buckingham Palace to recognise and reflect on the United Kingdom’s contribution to humanitarian efforts across the world.

The King and Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Gloucester, will be joined by guests to thank those who have worked towards the United Kingdom’s contribution to humanitarianism, including in recognition of 60 years of the Disasters Emergency Committee.

The reception will showcase the human stories of those involved in the sector, from fundraisers to frontline workers, and those who have been impacted by crises, including communities seeking to protect their cultural heritage, and refugees building new lives in the U.K.

Among those to be introduced to Their Majesties are the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Chief Executive Mr Saleh Saeed, and high-profile supporters such as Dame Joanna Lumley, Sir Michael Palin and Mr Adrian Lester, who have launched appeals for the charity, as they mark their 60th anniversary year.

The King and Queen will meet refugees who have left difficult situations around the world and have since made the UK their home. Their Majesties will also be introduced to a selection of broadcast journalists to hear about their work in covering global emergencies, including in the Middle East and Ukraine.

In the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace, Their Majesties will have an opportunity to view displays from the Disasters Emergency Committee, Turquoise Mountain and ShelterBox and meet some of those who have supported the significant work of these organisations.

The Disasters Emergency Committee will showcase a selection of aid items they provide in a crisis or emergency. The items include easy to put up hand-washing stations, Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), solar powered lights, a dignity kit to help women and girls manage their personal hygiene and supermarket/ cash vouchers to allow people to prioritise their own needs.

A display table from Turquoise Mountain will showcase examples of craftsmanship including handwoven carpets, woodwork and jewellery made by master artisans (some of whom are refugees) who have faced humanitarian disasters. Artisans from Afghanistan and Syria who made these pieces will be attending the reception.

From ShelterBox, Their Majesties will hear how the charity provides emergency shelter to communities after disaster, and view lifesaving aid items including items such as solar lights and water filters.

Afterwards, Their Majesties will join the reception to meet fundraisers, volunteers and supporters of a range of organisations, including; ActionAid UK, Action Against Hunger, British Red Cross, Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, Christian Aid, David Nott Foundation, Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Oxfam, Refugee Action, The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, UNICEF, Welsh Refugee Council and World Jewish Relief.

The Princess of Wales Joins ‘Dadvengers’

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The Princess of Wales meets with Rochelle Humes and her nine-year-old daughter Alaia-Mai Humes and Kate Silverton, as she attends a pre-campaign launch event for the Shaping Us campaign at BAFTA, in London, January 30, 2023.
The Princess of Wales meets with Rochelle Humes and her nine-year-old daughter Alaia-Mai Humes and Kate Silverton, as she attends a pre-campaign launch event for the Shaping Us campaign at BAFTA, in London, January 30, 2023.

THE PRINCESS OF WALES JOINS ‘DADVENGERS’ AS PART OF HER ‘SHAPING US’ CAMPAIGN ON EARLY CHILDHOOD

Arnos Grove, London

The Princess of Wales has today joined a meeting of ‘Dadvengers’ – a community for dads and their children – in Arnos Grove, London, to highlight the important role that dads play in their children’s earliest years.

Dadvengers is predominately an online community which works to support dads on their journey through parenthood. It has a strong focus on mental wellbeing and supports new fathers in a variety of ways including through online training programmes, podcasts, and more recently the in-person ‘Dad Walks’. Dad Walks provide a new way for men to meet other fathers in their local community in an informal setting.

Her Royal Highness joined the Arnos Grove Dadvengers group at the Arnos Arms where she met a group of dads and spoke to them about the important role they play in a child’s development, including in the months before they are even born and in the very earliest weeks and months of their lives. She then joined the group on a ‘Dad Walk’ to the local park and heard about the support they give to one another through the Dadvengers network, helping them to look after their own well-being as well as supporting their families. The Princess was joined on her visit by DJ and songwriter, Jax Jones, who is one of the Shaping Us campaign champions.

The Princess was hosted by Nigel Clarke, the founder of Dadvengers and known for his work on The Baby Club on the BBC’s CBeebies, who said: “Fathers have a hugely significant role to play in their children’s lives, right from the start. Even before their baby is born, fathers can get involved and Dadvengers is on a mission to support them to do that in ways that work for them.

“We provide them with information and advice to help look after their own wellbeing, while also supporting them to build the nurturing relationships and surroundings we know are so important in the very earliest years of their children’s lives. It’s what Dadvengers is all about.”

As highlighted in the Shaping Us campaign which the Princess launched in January, our relationships, experiences, and surroundings in our earliest years lay the foundations that shape the rest of our lives. Providing strong support for parents and carers during these years to give the sort of nurturing care which is so important to babies and very young children is essential and can have a life-changing impact on the children they are caring for.

Fathers, like any other caregivers, play a vital role in the social and emotional development of a child. However, the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood annual public perception survey, which was published earlier this year, found that men are significantly less aware than women of the extraordinary impact of the first five years of a child’s life.

Dadvengers was born from a desire for fathers to be equally involved in raising a child and provides a much needed outlet for fathers to share the experiences and challenges involved in being a parent. The walks currently take place in two areas, North London and Norwich, with an ambition to roll them out across the country so that more dads can take up the opportunity and benefit from the support on offer.

The King will Attend COP28 UAE

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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrive for the COP26 summit at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, November 1, 2021.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrive for the COP26 summit at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, November 1, 2021.

The King will Attend COP28 UAE

The King will attend the Opening Ceremony of the World Climate Action Summit at COP28 UAE, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and at the request of His Majesty’s Government, on Friday 1st December 2023.

The King will deliver an opening address at the Summit, hosted by the President of the UAE, in Dubai.

While in the UAE, The King will take the opportunity to have meetings with regional leaders, ahead of COP28.

On Thursday 30th November, on the eve of the World Climate Action Summit, His Majesty will attend a reception to launch the inaugural COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum. The two-day Forum running in parallel with the World Climate Action Summit, is being hosted by the COP28 Presidency in strategic partnership with the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI). The high-level Forum will convene business, finance and philanthropy leaders alongside world leaders to accelerate climate and nature solutions and drive delivery and results.

The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) is a strategic partner for the COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum, helping to bring together global leaders to align industry, investment, and country roadmaps to showcase the progress achieved and chart the path for expediting and expanding these efforts.

The SMI, founded by The King, as The Prince of Wales, in 2020, is a private sector-led coalition that aims to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future for Nature, People, and Planet. For more information visit: https://www.sustainable-markets.org/

For over 50 years, The King has championed action for a sustainable future. His Majesty believes that everyone has a role to play in tackling even the most complex environmental challenges facing our world. From Heads of State to young people, and from chief executives to local community projects, The King’s unique ability to bring people together has proved a powerful way to find solutions and inspire people and organisations at all levels and all around the world.

The King, as The Prince of Wales, previously delivered the opening address at the Opening Ceremony of COP26 in Glasgow in 2021 and COP21 in Paris in 2015.

The 28th Session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), will take place from 30th November to 12th December 2023 in Expo City Dubai.

The King and Queen will Undertake a State Visit to Kenya

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla during day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, June 2023.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla during day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, June 2023.

The King and Queen will undertake a State Visit to Kenya

11 October 2023

The visit will take place from Tuesday 31st October to Friday 3rd November 2023, and will celebrate the warm relationship between the two countries and the strong and dynamic partnership they continue to forge.

The visit is at the invitation of President Ruto and comes as Kenya prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence. His Majesty’s first visit to a Commonwealth nation as King is therefore to the country in which Queen Elizabeth II’s reign began, having acceded to the throne in Kenya in February 1952.

The King and Queen will visit Nairobi City County, Mombasa County and surrounding areas. Their Majesties’ programme will reflect the ways in which Kenya and the United Kingdom are working together, notably to boost mutual prosperity, tackle climate change, promote youth opportunity and employment, advance sustainable development and create a more stable and secure region.

During the visit, Their Majesties will meet President Ruto and the First Lady as well as and other members of the Kenyan Government, UN staff, CEOs, faith leaders, young people, future leaders and Kenyan Marines training with UK Royal Marines. The King will also attend an event to celebrate the life and work of the Nobel Laureate the late Professor Wangari Maathai, together with Wangari’s daughter, Wanjira Mathai.

The King and Queen’s programme will celebrate the close links between the British and Kenyan people in areas such as the creative arts, technology, enterprise, education and innovation. The visit will also acknowledge the more painful aspects of the UK and Kenya’s shared history, including the Emergency (1952-1960). His Majesty will take time during the visit to deepen his understanding of the wrongs suffered in this period by the people of Kenya. Together, Their Majesties will tour a new museum dedicated to Kenya’s history and will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Uhuru Gardens, as well as visiting the site of the declaration of Kenya’s independence in 1963.

The King and Queen’s programme also will include:

  • Their Majesties will be greeted in Nairobi with a ceremonial welcome at State House and will each attend bilateral meetings – The King with The President and The Queen with the First Lady, before The President hosts a State Banquet at State House.
  • His Majesty will visit the United Nations Office at Nairobi, to learn more about the work of UN Habitat and the UN Environment Programme. UNON is the only UN Headquarters in the Commonwealth.
  • His Majesty will attend a technology showcase, meeting Kenyan entrepreneurs who are driving forward innovation in the country’s tech sector. Kenya has the third largest start up eco-system in Africa.
  • His Majesty will host a reception focussed on Kenya’s young people and future leaders across development, trade, media, the creative arts and environmental conservation.
  • Their Majesties will visit a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery, joining British and Kenyan military personnel in an act of Remembrance, before hearing about the Commission’s recent work to ensure all those who supported Britain’s efforts in both World Wars are commemorated.
  • The King and Queen will visit Nairobi National Park to witness the vital conservation work being undertaken by the Kenya Wildlife Service, which is integral to Kenya’s thriving tourism industry.
  • Her Majesty, Patron of the equine welfare charity Brooke, will hear how the charity is working with the Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals to rescue donkeys at risk and promote their welfare.
  • The King, as Captain General of the Royal Marines, and The Queen, will visit Mtongwe Naval Base in Mombasa. There, Their Majesties will witness Kenyan Marines, trained by the Royal Marines, demonstrating a covert beach landing, showing defence collaboration in action.
  • The Queen will meet survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, learning how they are supported and sharing her own insights from working in this area.
  • The King will meet faith leaders from Mombasa’s diverse community, hearing how they are working together to promote harmony amongst the city’s population.

The Duchess of Edinburgh will Visit Canada

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Sophie Wessex, known as the Countess of Forfar while in Scotland, meets 100-year-old David Flucker during a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, June, 2022.
Sophie Wessex, known as the Countess of Forfar while in Scotland, meets 100-year-old David Flucker during a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, June, 2022.

THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH WILL VISIT CANADA

3rd – 8th November 2023

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh will visit Canada from Friday 3rd to Wednesday 8th November 2023 as Colonel-in-Chief of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, and Patron of Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals, University Health Network (UHN).

On Saturday 4th November, the Duchess will attend The Duchess of Edinburgh competition, hosted by the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. This is an annual competition which sees Her

Royal Highness’ military affiliations come together to compete in a series of military challenges. The venue and challenges change annually but always include a series of demanding physical and mental tests.

The Duchess will present the trophy – known as The Countess of Wessex Cup – to the successful team. That evening, HRH will attend a dinner in support of the Lincoln & Welland Regimental Foundation, with a special performance by the Lincoln & Welland Association Band.

On Sunday 5th November, Her Royal Highness will attend a Service of Remembrance at St Catherine’s Cenotaph, accompanied by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, before attending a reception to meet soldiers of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment and their families.

From Monday 6th to Wednesday 8th November, the Duchess will spend three days visiting three sites at UHN: Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehab.

During the visit, Her Royal Highness will meet frontline healthcare workers, researchers, hospital supporters, volunteers, staff and patients to learn more about medical innovation at UHN. Her Royal Highness will hear more about the latest advancements in arthritis, vision and brain research, social and emergency medicine as well as innovations in cardiovascular care and the latest technologies in physical rehabilitation.

UHN is home to the number-one research hospital in Canada and is an international source for discovery, education and enhanced patient care.

The Duchess of Edinburgh has been Colonel-in-Chief of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, the Reserve Infantry Regiment of the Canadian Army, since 2004. Her Royal Highness has been Patron of the Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals since 2005.

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay will Visit Scotland

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during the official opening of The Balfour, Orkney's new hospital in Kirkwall, where they are meeting NHS staff as they continue their tour of Scotland, 2021.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during the official opening of The Balfour, Orkney's new hospital in Kirkwall, where they are meeting NHS staff as they continue their tour of Scotland, 2021.

THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ROTHESAY WILL VISIT SCOTLAND

Thursday 2nd November 2023

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay will visit Scotland on Thursday 2nd November where they will meet organisations supporting rural communities in Moray and Inverness. Their Royal Highness’ will visit organisations working with young people to support their mental health through improved access to the outdoors as well as through practical learning opportunities.

Engagement 1:

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay will visit Outfit Moray, Burghead

On arrival in Scotland, the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay will visit Outfit Moray, an award-winning charity delivering life-changing outdoor learning and adventure activity programmes to young people in Moray.

Outfit Moray aims to make a difference to the lives of others by actively developing the potential of young people through accessible and affordable outdoor learning and adventure, encouraging life skills and improving physical and mental health. The charity focuses on supporting those between 8 and 18 who are vulnerable or disadvantaged in some way and has worked with over 16,000 young people since its creation in 2003. Outfit Moray runs a large range of activities designed to build confidence, self-esteem and resilience including mountain biking, paddlesports, rock climbing, archery, and bushcraft. It also runs a number of programmes in local schools such as cycle training, bike maintenance and first aid programmes.

The Duke and Duchess will join the Outfit Moray team at Burghead Primary School where they will hear about the outdoor activities the charity provides and see a mountain bike session in action. Their Royal Highnesses will also view some of the programmes delivered in schools and meet some of those who have been helped by the charity.

Engagement 2:

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay will meet farmers at Brodieshill Farm, Moray

The Duke and Duchess will then travel to a family-run farm where they will learn about efforts being made to better support the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

Their Royal Highnesses will visit Brodieshill Farm where they will meet members of the Lower Speyside Young Farmers as well as representatives from Farmstrong Scotland, which are both working to promote positive mental wellbeing in rural communities across Scotland and support local farmers.

Lower Speyside Young Farmers is run for young people from any background from the ages of 14 to 29 across the local area and provides opportunities for socialising and interaction in what can sometimes be an isolating environment. The group has a strong presence in the local community and has recently taken part in the “Are ewe okay” campaign, led by the Scottish Association of Young Farmer Clubs, which encourages members to talk about mental health and break down the stigma and taboo associated with it.

Farmstrong Scotland is committed to the wellbeing of farmers and rural communities and runs programmes to improve individual mental and physical wellbeing and, in the process, supports local businesses to thrive.

Whilst at the farm, Their Royal Highnesses will also be given the opportunity to meet families who attend regular sessions at the farm’s dedicated play area. Developed to provide a space for young children to explore and learn, Brodieshill offers an indoor and outdoor area for child-led play where families, including those based at nearby RAF Kinloss and RAF Lossiemouth, can focus and reconnect with their children, and get together regularly as a group.

Engagement 3:

To be announced.

Reception to Thank Those Involved in the Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and the Coronation

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King Charles III, the Queen Consort, the Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Countess of Wessex, the Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, the Duke of Sussex, the Duchess of Sussex, Peter Phillips and the Earl of Snowdon follow behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after her State Funeral. September 19, 2022.
King Charles III, the Queen Consort, the Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Countess of Wessex, the Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, the Duke of Sussex, the Duchess of Sussex, Peter Phillips and the Earl of Snowdon follow behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after her State Funeral. September 19, 2022.

THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN WILL HOST A RECEPTION TO THANK THOSE INVOLVED IN THE FUNERAL OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II AND THE CORONATION

Thursday 19th October 2023

Their Majesties The King and Queen will host a reception at Buckingham Palace to thank those involved in the planning and arrangements following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Coronation. The Princess Royal and The Duchess of Edinburgh will also attend.

The reception will offer an opportunity for Their Majesties and other members of the Royal Family to thank and recognise some of the many external organisations involved for their work and efforts during these events.

Representatives and organisers from bodies across government, the church, policing, media and civil institutions will be recognised for their contribution to the events. Invited guests will include volunteers, creatives, musicians, and support staff.

The Prince and Princess of Wales Host Young Forum on World Mental Health Day

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend a reception on World Mental Health Day at Buckingham Palace, London, 2017.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend a reception on World Mental Health Day at Buckingham Palace, London, 2017.

THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES TO HOST YOUTH FORUM ON WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

Birmingham

Tuesday 10th October 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales, together with The Royal Foundation and in partnership with The Mix and with the support of BBC Radio 1, will host a forum for young people later today – which is World Mental Health Day – at Factory Works in Birmingham. Exploring our Emotional Worlds will focus on the importance of understanding our emotions and building positive relationships as the bedrock of our mental wellbeing.

In 2016 Their Royal Highnesses, together with The Royal Foundation and charity partners, spearheaded Heads Together, a ground-breaking campaign that challenged the stigma around mental health and encouraged more people to have conversations about their mental health. Significant progress has been made on increasing awareness about the importance of mental health, but this in turn has brought into sharp focus the need to focus on how we talk about mental health, especially in relation to understanding and managing our own emotions as we seek to lay stronger foundations as we go through life.

Through their years of work in this space, the Prince and Princess have spent time listening to experts, practitioners and leading organisations as well as people of all backgrounds with a huge range of different mental health experiences. As a result, Their Royal Highnesses believe firmly that strengthening our ability to recognise and manage our emotions is essential to boosting our resilience and building the positive relationships we all need to thrive as individuals and as a society.

Through this forum, the Prince and Princess wanted to bring young people together to start a conversation about how they manage their emotions and how they can be supported to build their resilience and protective factors such as healthy relationships which make it easier to navigate bumps in the road as they go through life. The event will give 100 young delegates, nominated by ten leading mental health and youth engagement charities, the opportunity to talk about the specific mental health challenges their generation faces, explore what more they could do to understand and manage their emotions and discuss the solutions that could support them to better look after their own and each other’s mental wellbeing. It will be hosted by BBC1Xtra presenter, Nadia Jae, and feature contributions from TV doctor, Alex George, BBC Radio 1 presenter, Katie Thistleton and the Founding Director of Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, Marc Brackett PhD.

During the event, Their Royal Highnesses will join young people as they participate in a series of workshops that are being run in partnership with The Mix and National Citizen Service. These will focus on emotions, relationships and community action.

The forum comes a year after the Prince and Princess participated in a special episode of BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat for World Mental Health Day. The episode saw them speak to four young people about their experiences and the importance of speaking out on mental health. Their Royal Highnesses and The Royal Foundation are committed to helping find the solutions that will enable young people to better look after their own and each other’s wellbeing. Work is currently underway on the next phase of the Prince and Princess’s efforts on this vital issue.

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