It is not known whether she will attend this Sunday January 8th Mass at Sandringham. But Queen Elizabeth II has indeed resumed her activities in early 2017.

Queen Elizabeth II has not pointed the tip of her nose outside for several weeks now. Haven't caught a big cold which has prevented her from attending her annual Christmas service with the rest of the royal family celebrated at St Mary Magdalene Church. A week later, not yet feeling well, she also missed the new year service.  And many people are wondering if she will be present for this Sunday, January 8th 2017? We'll have to wait until then to find out.

However, the 90 old sovereign seems to be feeling much better. A few days ago a source close to the Palace had assured that she was back "on her feet" and has been up to date on current affairs. The contents of her red boxes, her famous red boxes marked ER (Elizabeth Regina) containing the various official documents transmitted to her by the government and her representations in the Commonwealth.

This resumption of activity was confirmed at the beginning of the week. The British press reported that the Palace had revealed that on Tuesday, January 3, Elizabeth II presented a "Queen's Page of the Chambers" award to one of its staff. She made him lieutenant of the Royal Order of Victoria.

On the same day, the monarch sent a message of condolence to Recep Erdogan, the President of Turkey, following the bombing in Istanbul on New Year's Day and killed 39 people. She said that Prince Philip, her husband, had been saddened to learn of this terrible attack, adding, "Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and the wounded and with the Turkish people."

If the day before Prince William togeth with his wife Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge and his brother Prince Harry in a campaign related to mental health, it is in solo that he took an engagement on Tuesday May 17th at the Royal Marsden hospital in London. The second generational heir to the British Throne had inaugurated the Ralph Lauren Center for research against breast cancer. This "was funded by supporters of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and could count on a generous donation from the Ralph Lauren company," said the latter in a statement. Which explains that "this center has been redeveloped in accordance with the strictest standards to provide a research infrastructure against world class cancer, relying on a team of doctors and scientists of international reputation working with the latest technologies available research against cancer. "

According to the British press, the contribution of the famous fashion designer and philanthropist amounts to nearly 4 million pounds (just over $ 5 million). Present for the inauguration of this center that bears his name, alongside William, Ralph Lauren said: "My connection with the Royal Marsden goes back to my friendship with Princess Diana, when she was the president in 1996. It is my great honor and pleasure to continue the fight against breast cancer alongside her son, His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, who has now taken over. His commitment inspires me, and I hope that together we can help save lives affected by this disease. "Also speaking, the eldest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess of Wales was part stated "seeing the courage and spirit of patients I met today, it would be hard not to envisage a positive spin on the work done here, and the real difference it makes. A difference that I know, extends beyond the four walls of this hospital, patients with cancer across the UK and internationally. "

Prince William in 2007 became the president of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, on which two hospitals specializing in cancer treatment, one located in the Chelsea area of ​​London and one in Sutton in Surrey. His mother Lady Diana had been president from 1989 until his death in 1997.
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It is a beautiful Catherine, in a Geo Jacquard Midi Skirt, featuring a geometric pattern in a mix of navy, teal and white. The a-line midi skirt has a pleat at the front and is rendered in jacquard cotton by American fashion retailer, Banana Republic associated with a Goat Fashion 'Binky' blouse in cream top, her LK Bennett 'Fromme' clutch, and on her feet were the Rupert Sanderson 'Malory' pumps, her Sapphire & Diamond Oval Drop 'Diana' Earrings and Cartier Ballon Bleu watch, but boxing gloves on each hand. The picture seems very unusual seen this Monday 16 May, while the Duchess of Cambridge was, with her husband Prince William and his brother Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. The royal trio are launching the campaign "Heads Together". Eight federating all charities operating in the field of mental health, thematic in which Cambridge and Harry are fully engaged, it is intended to encourage people to talk openly about their problems and seek help.

Each association had a stand. William, Catherine and Harry, who the night before were in Windsor with Queen Elizabeth II, went from one to another. The young woman of 34 years has not failed to dwell on the space devoted to Place2Be, organization which she is their patron, including playing puppets show with children. But Duchess Catherine has also delivered a demonstration of her impressive talents as a boxer, like William and Harry, in conjunction with Mind, structure which highlights the importance of sport for the mental well-being. Present at their side, the triple world champion British Boxing Duke McKenzie  later that the mother of Prince George and the Princess Charlotte was very impatient donning gloves and that his gesture was "more technical" than those two grandchildren, son of Queen Elizabeth II who certainly were beating louder.
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