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Prince Harry to Officially Open Greenhouse Sports Centre

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PRINCE HARRY TO OPEN GREENHOUSE SPORTS CENTRE

MARYLEBONE, LONDON

Thursday 26th April, 2018

Prince Harry will officially open the Greenhouse Centre, which will provide sport, coaching and social facilities for young people in the surrounding community.

The centre, run by Greenhouse Sports, will provide a safe place where young people will receive intensive coaching designed to improve their future life outcomes and raise their aspirations.

During the opening, Prince Harry will receive a tour of the facilities and meet some of the young people taking part.

Housed in a Grade II* listed converted church in Marylebone, London, the centre will be accessible to local schools and community members of all ages, and will provide opportunities to work with high quality coaches and to become active. The Greenhouse Centre will also be the home for a national table tennis performance club in partnership with Table Tennis England.

Greenhouse Sports was the first delivery partner in London for Coach Core, the national coaching apprenticeship scheme run by The Royal Foundation. During his visit, Prince Harry will get the opportunity to meet with Coach Core apprentices who have been supported by Greenhouse Sports.

Greenhouse Sports has a successful history in delivering meaningful sport programmes for young people who are disengaged, vulnerable or growing up in disadvantaged communities, coaching more than 40,000 participants since 2002.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Attend Anzac Day Service

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PRINCE HARRY AND MS. MEGHAN MARKLE TO ATTEND ANZAC DAY SERVICES

London

Wednesday 25th April, 2018

Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle will attend services commemorating Anzac Day in London on Wednesday 25th April.

Organised by the New Zealand and Australian High Commissions, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle will attend the Dawn Service at Wellington Arch, and the Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey. In addition, Prince Harry will attend the Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade at the Cenotaph.

Anzac Day has been commemorated in London since the first anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli in 1916, when King George V attended a service at Westminster Abbey and more than 2,000 Australian and New Zealand troops marched through the streets. Since then, the services have become an important moment to recognise the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who died during the landings. Anzac Day is commemorated as a public holiday in both countries with memorial ceremonies held at various locations.

The Dawn Service at Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner will last approximately 45 minutes. The service will begin at the New Zealand memorial, during which His Royal Highness will lay a wreath. The service will also include readings, the Last Post, silence, reveille and national anthems. His Royal Highness and Ms. Markle, joined by the New Zealand and Australian High Commissioners, will then walk to the Australian memorial, where His Royal Highness will lay a wreath and sign a book of remembrance.

Later in the morning at the Wreath Laying and Parade Service at the Cenotaph, Prince Harry will lay a wreath on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen. Between 300 and 400 participants will take part in the parade, including member of veterans’ associations, service and ex-service personnel and their families.

Following this parade, Prince Harry will join Ms. Markle at the Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey. This will be a traditional church service, incorporating an ‘Act of Remembrance’, the Last Post and Kemal Ataturk’s words from Anzac Cove read by the Turkish Ambassador to the UK.

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HM The Queen Recognises UK Volunteer with Commonwealth Award

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Her Majesty The Queen recognises UK volunteer with Commonwealth award

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – as Head of the Commonwealth – has recognised UK volunteer Rob Mather as the 53rd Commonwealth Point of Light. The award is in honour of his outstanding work to reduce cases of malaria and child mortality across the Commonwealth and the world.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge presented Mather with a certificate signed by The Queen during a reception to welcome thousands of delegates to the UK as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018.

Mather is the CEO and founder of the Against Malaria Foundation (AMF), an organisation that works to reduce malaria cases and child mortality by providing millions of malaria nets to developing countries. AMF has distributed more than 70 million nets worldwide, with 25 million going to 15 Commonwealth nations.

Rob Mather, CEO and founder of AMF, said: “It is an honour to have the work of the Against Malaria Foundation recognised in this way. Many people and organisations have supported AMF in a voluntary capacity over many years and this recognition is of them also as AMF would not have been able to contribute in the way it has without them.

“All of us at AMF are passionate about contributing to the reduction and eventual elimination of malaria. My own motivation has been simple. My four children go to sleep at night where a mosquito bite would lead to an annoying itch. Many other people have children and family members for whom the consequences of a mosquito bite could be severe illness, or far worse, so we won’t stop working as a team and with many partners until that has been changed.”

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, said: “It’s reflective of Her Majesty The Queen’s long-standing commitment to the Commonwealth that she would want to shine a light on individuals who have made such a difference to the lives of people and communities within it. Rob Mather and all of the Commonwealth Points of Light are unsung heroes and it’s a privilege to express our gratitude to them in this way.”

As leaders prepare to come together for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 to address shared global challenges, The Queen has been recognising one inspirational volunteer from each of the 53 Commonwealth nations for their contribution to tackling some of these challenges.

Known as Commonwealth Points of Lights, 53 outstanding volunteers have been recognised and received a personalised certificate signed by The Queen. Mather is the Commonwealth Point of Light for the UK and the final recipient to be recognised.

The Against Malaria Foundation has been named the most effective charity in the world by independent charity evaluator GiveWell for the past 5 years. AMF has raised over $158 million and uses 100% of public donations to buy and distribute mosquito nets. Other costs are covered by dedicated donors. Inspired by the Foundation’s goals, transparency and efficiency, nearly 530,000 people have donated to its cause.

Learn more about all of the Commonwealth Points of Light recipients at www.pointsoflight.gov.uk.

Queen Heartbroken After Last Corgi, Willow, Dies

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Her Majesty The Queen is reportedly heartbroken after her last corgi, Willow, died on Sunday.

Willow, who was 14th generation and descended from the Queen’s first dog Susan, is said to have had a cancer-related illness and Her Majesty made the decision to end her suffering.

The dog featured in the now infamous James Bond sketch for the London Olympics opening ceremony, alongside Holly – who died at Balmoral in 2016 (see video above).

Willow’s death marks the end of an era for the Queen and corgis – as she has been breeding them since she was given Susan, her first corgi, on her 18th birthday by her father.

A Buckingham Palace source said: “She has mourned every one of her corgis over the years, but she has been more upset about Willow’s death than any of them.

“It is probably because Willow was the last link to her parents and a pastime that goes back to her own childhood. It really does feel like the end of an era.”

The Queen still has one last corgi, called Whisper, which she agreed to adopt after the death of his owner, who was a former Sandringham gamekeeper. She also has two dorgis – corgi-dachsund crosses – called Vulcan and Candy.

It is thought the beloved companion has been buried in the castle grounds.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Celebrate Life and Legacy of Stephen Lawrence

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PRINCE HARRY AND MS. MEGHAN MARKLE WILL ATTEND THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL SERVICE TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF STEPHEN LAWRENCE

St Martin-in-the-Fields, London

Monday 23rd April, 2018

Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle will attend a Memorial Service to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence and to celebrate his life and legacy.

His Royal Highness and Ms. Markle will meet Baroness Lawrence and her son Stuart at the entrance of the church before taking their seats. During the service, Prince Harry will read a message of support on behalf of The Prince of Wales.

This year marks 25 years since Stephen Lawrence was killed, and 20 years since The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust was founded. Established by Baroness Lawrence in 1998 in memory of her son, for the past 20 years the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust has campaigned for fairness, justice and equality for all. The Trust has a continuing commitment to supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to create a fairer society in which everyone, regardless of their background, can flourish. Last year they supported over 2,000 young people through training, mentoring, bursaries and other activities. At the Memorial Service, Sir Lenny Henry will interview three young beneficiaries of the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust.

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Prince Harry To Attend 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon

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PRINCE HARRY TO ATTEND THE VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON

Sunday 22nd April, 2018

Prince Harry, Patron of The London Marathon Charitable Trust, will attend the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon.

Prince Harry will be invited to make the presentations to the winners of the elite men, women, wheelchair and IPC races. He will also have the opportunity to meet a selection of volunteers in the administration of the race and members of the St. John Ambulance.

Prince Harry has been Patron of The London Marathon Charitable Trust since 2012.

Since its inception in 1981, The London Marathon Charitable Trust has awarded grants totalling more than £68 million to over 1,200 organisations in London, Surrey and elsewhere in the UK.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle To Attend Invictus Games Reception

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle watch Wheelchair Tennis at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada.

PRINCE HARRY AND MS. MEGHAN MARKLE TO ATTEND INVICTUS GAMES RECEPTION

Australian High Commission, Australia House

Saturday 21st April, 2018

Prince Harry, Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, and Ms. Meghan Markle will this Saturday attend a reception hosted by The Hon Malcolm Turnbull, The Prime Minister of Australia, and Ms. Lucy Turnbull, celebrating the forthcoming Invictus Games Sydney 2018.

The Invictus Games is the only international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick (WIS) 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. Sydney is the fourth city to host the Invictus Games, after London in 2014, Orlando in 2016, and Toronto in 2017. The Invictus Games Sydney 2018 will take place from 20-27th October and will see over 500 competitors from 18 nations compete in 11 adaptive sports.

At the reception, held at the Australian High Commission, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle will hear more about how plans are progressing for this year’s Games in Sydney. They will also meet a number of UK and Australian servicemen and women, some of whom have experience of competing in the Invictus Games.

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Prince Harry to Serve as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador

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PRINCE HARRY TO SERVE AS COMMONWEALTH YOUTH AMBASSADOR

Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, has appointed His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales as a Commonwealth Youth Ambassador.

In this new role, Prince Harry will highlight and support the work and aspirations of young people across the Commonwealth. Over 60% of the Commonwealth’s 2.4 billion people are under the age of 30. Prince Harry will work to create links between young people and youth leaders of the Commonwealth and to encourage them to use Commonwealth platforms to address the social, economic, and environmental challenges of their generation.

His Royal Highness’s first engagements as Ambassador will be on Monday 16th April when he attends the Youth Round Table and opening session of the Youth Forum. Prince Harry’s work in this role will include UK engagements highlighting the value of the Commonwealth and promoting the value of the Commonwealth on His Royal Highness’s scheduled tours to Commonwealth countries.

The Youth Forum is one of a series of Forums that form part of the programme for the week-long Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

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Buckingham Palace Transformed into Rainforest

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BUCKINGHAM PALACE TRANSFORMED BY RAINFOREST PROJECTION

BUCKINGHAM PALACE TRANSFORMED BY RAINFOREST PROJECTION

Sunday 15th April 2018

The iconic façade of Buckingham Palace will be transformed on Sunday night, as a vibrant rainforest design is projected on to the building as part of a global conservation initiative in Her Majesty’s name. The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy project (QCC) seeks to preserve precious areas of forest for future generations. Already, more than 40 nations have made binding commitments.

The artwork for the projection features the QCC logo embedded with a pattern of identifiable foliage and tree silhouettes, designed to take the viewer into a lush forest ‘canopy’ space.

The projection will light up the Palace at the start of a week in which representatives of 53 countries will gather in London for the Commonwealth Heads of Summit (CHOGM), during which they will discuss environmental themes and other issues of common interest. The QCC will also be the subject of The Queen’s Green Planet, a landmark documentary to be broadcast on ITV at 9pm on Monday evening.

During the course of her reign, Her Majesty has planted more than 1500 trees all over the world. In the ITV documentary, The Queen can be seen in the Buckingham Palace garden discussing her commitment to a greener planet with the programme’s presenter, Sir David Attenborough.

Entering the week of the Commonwealth Summit, a striking new QCC commitment has been announced by South Africa, where the Knysna and Tsitsikama forest complex (36,000ha) is to be protected and preserved. The area holds a special poignancy for The Queen: it is where, as Princess Elizabeth, she celebrated her 21st birthday and dedicated her life to serving the Commonwealth.

The QCC initiative was launched at the last CHOGM in Malta in 2015, when an appeal was made to all Commonwealth nations to preserve in perpetuity areas of indigenous forest to mark Her Majesty’s lifetime of service to the Commonwealth.

Conceived by the Right Honourable Frank Field MP, the QCC is a partnership between The Royal Commonwealth Society, Cool Earth and the Commonwealth Forestry Association.

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Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall to Visit France and Greece

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The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to visit France and Greece

7th – 11th May 2018

• The tour, undertaken at the request of The British Government, will highlight the UK’s strong bilateral ties with both countries;
• In France, Their Royal Highnesses will emphasise the UK and France’s commitment to counter terrorism and security, education and charitable enterprise as well as the country’s rich history in the areas of food and viticulture;
• In Greece Their Royal Highnesses will celebrate the UK and Greece’s longstanding maritime and military relationship, youth opportunity, charitable and education connections;

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will start the visit in Nice, where they will commemorate the attack which took place on Le Promenade des Anglais in July 2016. The Prince and The Duchess will also attend a reception to celebrate the longstanding links between Nice and the UK, including the fact that Her Majesty Queen Victoria regularly visited the city throughout her lifetime.

In Lyon Their Royal Highnesses will jointly attend a VE Commemoration to mark 73 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.

His Royal Highness will visit The International Police Organization (INTERPOL) to highlight the UK and France’s role in international police cooperation. Their Royal Highnesses will also attend an event to celebrate the city’s rich culinary history.

Lyon hosts France’s second largest student population, and His Royal Highness will visit the ISARA University specialising in agronomy (the science of using plants for food, fuel and fibre), food and environmental studies.

The Duchess of Cornwall, a longstanding supporter of charities helping survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, will visit a local charity providing assistance to women.

Their Royal Highnesses will start their first official joint visit to Greece with a wreath-laying ceremony at The Monument to the Unknown Soldier, before receiving an official welcome at The Presidential Mansion and Prime Minister’s Residence.  Later that evening The Prince and The Duchess will attend an Official Dinner hosted by The President of The Hellenic Republic and Mrs Vlasia Pavlopoulou. The Prince of Wales will be received by The Archbishop of Athens the following morning.

During their second day in Greece Their Royal Highnesses will visit the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Phaleron where His Royal Highness will lay a wreath. The Prince will then visit Piraeus for a series of engagements to celebrate the UK and Greece’s longstanding maritime relationship. This will include a visit to HMC Valiant, a border-force ‘cutter’ currently deployed in the Aegean Sea, and working with The Hellenic Coastguard to provide security and search and rescue support.

The Prince will also visit the Averoff, a Greek armoured cruiser which forms part of The Hellenic Navy and which played a key part during the First and Second World Wars. His Royal Highness will also be able to see the HNS Olympias, a full-scale replica of an ancient Greek ‘Trireme’.

The spouse of the Greek Prime Minister has invited Her Royal Highness to join her on a visit to the Benaki Museum, which showcases Greek civilisation and tradition.  The Duchess will then visit the scenic Kaisariani Monastery located on Mount Hymettus overlooking Athens, where school children will be undertaking educational reading activities to mark Athens UNESCO World Book Capital 2018.

The Duchess will then visit a local shelter in Athens which provides assistance for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Their Royal Highnesses will end their visit to Greece on Friday 11th May with a visit to Crete where The Prince and The Duchess will visit the Knossos archaeological site. Their Royal Highnesses will also visit a local charity which helps to find accommodation for migrant families in Crete, helping them to integrate with the local community.

Their Royal Highnesses will end their visit to Greece with a celebration of local produce, culture and heritage.

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