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Post by Admin on Nov 22, 2020 6:35:30 GMT
Prince William made a surprise appearance on a video call yesterday with a group of teenage ambassadors from The Diana Award. Set up in Princess Diana's memory, the award gives young people a voice and the chance to make real change when it comes to important issues like bullying. Importantly, William's virtual appearance came during Anti-Bullying Week.
The official Kensington Palace Twitter account shared, "It was great to surprise this inspiring group of young ambassadors from the @dianaaward—hearing their personal stories and how they've now turned their focus to supporting peers facing similar challenges. #AntiBullyingWeek."
Understandably, the others on the call seemed shocked to see William pop up on their screens. The prince joked, "There could be all sorts of expectations, so I'm sorry if this a little bit different to who you might be thinking you were going to see."
Meanwhile, The Diana Award's account tweeted, "We can't be together in person for #AntiBullyingWeek this year, so we're delighted HRH Prince William surprised a group of @antibullyingpro Ambassadors virtually yesterday to discuss how they are tackling bullying and protecting the wellbeing of their peers."
During their conversation, the participants detailed the ways in which bullying has gotten worse during the pandemic, to which William said, "It's just horrible, and it's very moving to hear you guys talk about how you want to help others and make sure that doesn't happen to anyone else."
He added, "That is the most important thing, that you realize this isn't going to beat you, and you want to make sure that others are not going to go through the same torment that you guys have gone through."
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Post by Admin on Dec 10, 2020 19:43:44 GMT
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's whistle-stop tour of the country by royal train came to an end at Windsor Castle last night, where the Queen joined them in thanking local volunteers and key workers.
As the royals bid farewell to the Queen, Kate performed a picture-perfect curtsy.
Also in attendance were Princess Anne, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
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Post by Admin on Dec 21, 2020 6:44:22 GMT
Prince William and Kate Middleton have sparked controversy for undertaking a trip from London to Norfolk amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Social media users are accusing the royal couple of breaking Tier 4 rules imposed by the government to prevent the disease from spreading.
According to British media, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reportedly made the 120-mile trip after their children's school holidays for Christmas began on December 11.
Richard Eden, a British journalist, tweeted: "I hear that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are among the Londoners with country homes who left the capital before the Tier 4 restrictions were announced. Lucky them."
But several Twitter users said under the prime minister's strict tier system, people living in Tier 3 areas – which London was up until this morning – were advised against undertaking nonessential travel.
"While it is not known exactly when Kate and William departed London, both Tier 2 and Tier 3 strictly advise against moving outside the area of residence, unless absolutely necessary," wrote the UK's Daily Express.
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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2021 5:06:12 GMT
KATE MIDDLETON and Prince William wished everyone a "better 2021" as the year came to an end but the couple previously snubbed Prince Charles and Camilla on their first New Year as man and wife. Over the holiday period, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid tribute to frontline workers and grieving families after what has been a difficult year across the globe. They themselves missed out on their traditional “cosy” New Year’s Eve party due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to royal expert Rachel Bowie. Ms Bowie explained on the Royally Obsessed podcast that they have been known to host at their country estate or to spend the holiday with Kate’s family. However, this year, COVID-19 restrictions meant the royals will not have been mingling with friends and family. While it is sad for families to be apart, it will at least mean there was no favouritism shown, as previously the couple appeared to overlook the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall for New Year’s Eve. On their first turn of the year as a married couple, the Cambridges were expected to celebrate with Charles and Camilla in Scotland but instead joined the Middleton family in Berkshire. They celebrated in a tent traditionally used by Lapland-based reindeer herders, which was erected in the garden of Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton’s house.
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Post by Admin on Jan 15, 2021 20:54:36 GMT
If you’ve been keeping up with the Cambridges, you know that Prince William and Kate Middleton recently embarked on their train tour. ICYMI, the two travelled across the United Kingdom visiting frontline workers, and while they certainly meant no harm, it turns out that the Scottish government was not a fan of the Duke and Duchess travelling amid the pandemic. Yep, the government even went as far as sending the royals multiple requests, and pleaded with the two to adhere to their current restrictions — and their royal aides ignored them, inciting some major backlash for the Cambridge duo.
Kate and Prince William’s trip included stops in England, Scotland, and Wales. Truthfully, it’s painfully ironic that their efforts to pay tribute to the inspiring individuals who have supported their communities during COVID-19 meant that the royals ignored Wales and Scotland’s essential travel only rules. Kensington Palace told Bazaar, that the Duke and Duchess actually did adhere to all rules and “was planned in consultation with the U.K., Scottish and Welsh governments,” however the leaked email by The National from the Scottish government suggests otherwise.
Per The National, the royal family ignored two warnings from the principal private secretary to Scotland’s first minister, who shared their worry about the “major impact” Kate and William’s tour might have.
One request from John Somers in November reads, “You’ll know that we are currently asking people living in Scotland to avoid unnecessary travel from local authority to local authority and to keep journeys within the area they live to an absolute minimum.”
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