London Marathon Training seesion

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Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge together with Prince Harry participated in a London Marathon training session on Sunday, Feb. 5th with the "Heads Together" association, their mental health initiative.

It started with a little racing competition amongst the Kensington Palace's senior residents this Sunday, at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, for a sprint. The winner ? The most sporting of the three, of course: Prince Harry.

The Duchess of Cambridge, her husband Prince William and Prince Harry, went to this training session to promote the London Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, April 23rd. The big race taking place in the heart of the British's capital will this year and fundraising for the eight Heads Together charity partners.

Last January, at a conference at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, the Royal Trio presented its initiative to leaders from across British society, from media companies and new technology, to business and To the voluntary sector, to rally them to their project.

In pictures:  Kate, William and Harry are preparing to march on London

The Duchess premiered and kept warm in the Perfect Moment Mini Duvet quilted down ski jacket (CAN$505). Inside she wore with a black turtleneck top and black Zara Body Curve Jeggings, premiering a new pair of black running shoes by New Balance x SB Exclusive Sneakers(Identified by MiddletonMaven). For jewelry she had round pavé diamond stud Asprey 167 button earrings
This new association is part of the Duchess of Cambridge's long work to raise awareness of mental distress. Catherine was already the godmother of one of the eight associations, Place2Be, which accompanies more than 75,000 children victims of psychological problems in school.

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The Fiji expedition with Her Majesty the Queen

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This Friday, Queen Elizabeth II made her first official engagement of the year 2017 in Norwich and her host committee was at least unusual.

It was a Fiji man in his traditional outfit consisting of a long loincloth, the latter showed large black rings on his forehead and cheeks and held an ax on his shoulder who welcome the Queen as she descended her car. A picture immortalizing the moment shows a moment of hesitation in the gaze of the sovereign had regained her smile before this committee at first sight of the most unusual. At first sight only.

Marking her first official engagement of 2017, Elizabeth II, in a pink fuchsia and black hat and outfit, inaugurated an exhibition at the Sainsbury Center for Visual Arts located in Norwich, Norfolk, where the grandmother of ten is currently at Sandringham castle. This exhibition deals with Fiji's art, life on the island and their traditions.
The exhibition named "Fiji: Art & Life in the Pacific", this exhibition is the largest and the most comprehensive one about Fiji ever organized in the United Kingdom. It has more than 280 objects and works of art, fromthe late 18th century, loaned to British museums from the Fiji Museum. In addition to sculptures, textiles, ceramics, weapons and clothing, Elizabeth was able to see a video showing her while she was staying in these islands in 1953, when the island was still part of the British colonial empire.

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Prince Harry the first Royal Patron of the Rhino Conservation in Botswana

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Prince Harry formalized his involvement in safeguarding the rhinoceros by becoming the new and first Royal Patron of the Rhino Conservation Botswana.

Prince Harry told the American magazine "Town and Country" that he felt more at ease in Africa. Apparently, the young son of Prince Charles and the late Lady Diana is not ready to stop going to this continent. Already involved in Lesotho and Botswana with his Sentebale Foundation - which helps vulnerable children, especially those who are HIV-positive and / or whose parents have died from AIDS-, the thirty-year-old has taken on a new responsibility in Africa. The Rhino Conservation Botswana (RCB) announced on Thursday January 19th 2017 that Harry was now their new royal patron.

THe Rhino Conservation Botswana monitors and protects black and white rhinoceros from southern Africa and moves them to Botswana. "Here, thanks to strong anti-poaching laws of the government and the support of the army, rhinoceros can prosper - and ultimately one of the last great hopes for the survival of their race," says the association on its site Internet.



The news was immediately relayed on the Kensington Palace's Twitter and an opportunity to publish several photographs of the younger Wales actively participating in September 2016 in a Rhino Conservation Botswana operation to equip electronic monitoring devices for critically endangered black rhinoceroses.

A video was also shared. Prince Harry is seen in action with his friends the rhinos during this mission in the Okavango Delta. In this film, the young man, who now shares the life of American actress Meghan Markle, says: "This is one of the most emblematic species in Africa ... If we can not save these animals, What can we save? "

Regarding his new "royal patron", the Rhino Conservation Botswana points out on its website that it has highlighted: "I have been lucky enough to visit Botswana for more than 20 years and I am incredibly happy to be able to 'Call it my second home. Being the Patron of RCB is the opportunity to give something back to a country that gave me a lot. " He added: "It is time for us to start honoring and supporting countries that take the lead in conservation."

Tea time with the ladies at the Women Institute

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Smiling and in good health this Thursday January 19th Queen Elizabeth II put a smile those who were still worried about her state of health after her "big cold" late last year. With two public appearances mostly to attend Mass on two consecutive Sundays, the 90-year-old sovereign asumed her first official appointment of 2017. Having done this yearly, this annual engagement is attended whenever she stays at her Sandringham Castle in Norfolk, She attended the local chapter of WI meeting, the British Women's Institute, of which she has been a member since 1943.

Her Majesty always a fan of bright colors, was wearing a bright fuchsia-colored coat on a dress combining the tone of pink with red, and was welcomed by the chapter's vice-president in the area Of Sandringham. She then joined the other members to listen to a lecture accompanied by tea and cupcakes.

The WI was created in 1915 in the First World War. It was originally intended to revitalize rural communities and encourage women to become involved in food production. With 212,000 members in 6,300 clubs, it is the largest women's organization in the UK.

Quite a birthday party surprise for the Countess of Wessex

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Countess Sophie of Wessex turned 52 years old last Friday. Traveling to Devon that day, the daughter-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II was celebrated as it should.

On Friday, January 20th, 2017, H.R.H The Countess of Wessex was headed to Clyst St Mary, a small village in East Devon between Exeter and Exmouth. The wife of Prince Edward was expected to attend a meeting of the Devon County Agricultural Association of which she was elected president for the year 2017. Founded in 1872 to protect the interests Agriculture and rural economy in this county, this organization is also involved in orchestrating the Devon County Show every year. This will be held this year from May 18th to 20th.

Arriving by helicopter, Sophie was seen outside wearing a black dress with white polka dots under a black Azzedine Alaia cardigan and wearing high suede boots of the same color, was welcomed with balloons and a birthday cake. The daughter-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II was celebrating her 52th birthday. And her hosts obviously did not want to pass over this anniversary.


Very pleased with this delicate attention, Sophie cut her cake with a big smile, her president's medal around her neck, as proved by a photo that Buckingham Palace shared on the official Twitter accounts and Instagram of the royal family.

The Countess of Wessex was also very enthusiastic about the mission entrusted to her, declaring according to statements reported by the Plymouth Herald: "I am honored and delighted to be this year's President of the Devon County Agricultural Association. "Supporting our farmers and industry is a priority for me in my work and I am very excited about my role with this unique region of our country and its special agricultural show."

Opening of a Performance Centres then a new community centre for the Earl of Wessex

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On Tuesday January 17th, The Earl of Wessex was opening two different centres officially launching his first official solo works of 2017.

The first opening happened when the Earl visited Luckley House in Berkshire(Home to the Duchess of Cambridge and the Middletons) to officially open the 174 proffesional seats WhittyTheatre, part of the school’s new Performing Arts Centre
His Royal Highness, the youngest son of Queen Elisabeth II and Prince Philipps had the occasion to listen to the school choir perform in the new inaugurated theatre

After Berkshire, Prince Edward travelled to Maidenheard to inaugurate the local Synagogue's new community centre.
On his program includes: a meeting with lunch co-ordinators who provide lunches for the elderly and homeless


The Fairy Godmother Duchess of Cornwall and her visit to Scotland

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Earlier today the Duchess of Cornwall was at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. The wife of Prince Charles also known as Duchess of Rothesay whilst Scotland was at the campus to open their newest Rowett building in her capacity as Chancellor.

The building which holds the pioneering Institute of Nutrition and Health and saw her engaging in talks with faculty members as well as students. Also on campus, she attended a reception in support of OsteoporosisSoc and ArthritisRUK as she is patron of both association.




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She was easily facially recognized, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall was part virtually in a video posted on Monday January 16th 2017 by BBC Radio 2. Her character appears at the 7th second of the animation clip of barely less than 'one minute. And appears is the term to use. Like a fairy, the Duchess of Cornwall materializes magically, with a dust of stars.
The scene takes place in a street lined with houses. At the window of one of them, a little boy seems to be bored. But fortunately the duchess comes to his rescue and, as a fairy, she sends him the bird she holds on her fist, a red and yellow owl wearing a very British bowler hat. Which will lead the child into a world of adventures populated by boats of pirates, dragons, rockets, ogres, super heroes or gingerbread man.

The presence of the step-mother of Princes William and Harry in this short film is not trivial. The objective is to launch in a fun way the annual writing competition for children aged 5 to 13 organized by British radio BBC Radio 2 and named "500 words" ("500 words"), the maximum size of The work of fiction which they must compose. Camilla, who is very committed to promoting literacy among young people - notably as a sponsor of the charity National Literacy Trust - sponsors this event and will be a judge of honor this year.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry joins head to fight

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Kensington Palace trio were meeting on Tuesday, January 17th, to prepare for their big project of the year. At a conference at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, Princes William, Harry and Duchess Catherine defended "Heads Together," a collective of associations whose three crowned heads were originally in sight of the London Marathon.

"Heads Together" is the charity supported this year by the London Marathon in the heart of the British capital. On this occasion, The Duke, Duchess and Prince Harry presented their initiatives to leaders of the whole of British society, media companies or new technology, through the business community and the voluntary sector, to rally them to their project .

"Heads Together" is a federation of eight mental health charities, launched in March by William, Catherine and Harry, to share efforts to encourage people to talk openly about their mental health problems and search for help. For this occarsion, the Duchess debuted a new dress by one of her favorite Canadian fashion designer's, Erdem 'Evita' black lily collage dress, accessorized with her cranberry suede Mulberry 'Bayswater' clutch bag and burgundy Tod's fringed leather pumps, completed the look with her Oscar de la Renta hammered gold-plated faux pearl earrings
This new association is part of the Duchess of Cambridge's long work to raise awareness of mental distress. Catherine was already the godmother of one of the eight associations, Place2Be, which accompanies more than 75,000 children victims of psychological problems in school.

Queen Elizabeth II attends Sunday with nephew, David Armstrong

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Queen Elizabeth II was seen on Sunday to attend Mass with her nephew David Armstrong-Jones, a few days after the death of his father Lord Snowdon.

Like the previous Sunday, the 90 year old sovereign went to service this Sunday January 15th 2017 with her husband 95 year old Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The couple didn't attend to their usual St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, the royal couple attended the religious service celebrated at St Mary the Virgin Church in the neighbouring village of Flitcham .

For this Sunday outing in the rain, the monarch, who was sheltering under a transparent umbrella bordered by black, had opted for a purple mantle with black collar and gold buttons on a matching dress. She was wearing a hat coordinated with her outfit, stitched with black oak leaves.

While last Sunday Queen Elizabeth II was accompanied by her grandson Prince William, his wife the Duchess of Cambridge, and the Middleton family, she appeared this time alongside her nephew David Armstrong-Jones and his wife Serena. David is the son of her late sister Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones, whose death was officially announced two days earlier.

Antony Armstrong-Jones had been created the first count Snowdon by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. After his death, the title passed on to his son David, who became second count Snowdon. "The Telegraph" points out that Elizabeth II was always close to the children of her younger sister -David Armstrong-Jones and Lady Sarah Chatto and would have been "deeply saddened" by the death of Lord Snowdon. "However, it is not yet clear whether Her Majesty will attend the funeral of her former brother-in-law, which should take place in Wales," said the British media.

Her first engagement with the Anne Freud Centre's early year parenting Unit then later with Prince William for th

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For her first engagement of the year, H.R.H The Duchess of Cambridge patron of the Anne Freud Centre for children and Families paid a visit to the early year parenting unit to have more information about their work with families who have toddlers.

This engagement is part of The Duchess works to have an open dialogue and draw attention on children mental health issues and its importance for early intervention by families and those in vulnerable situation.

Among many things the Duchess did, she met with parents who have completed the training program, hearing their experiences on how the program change their lives and the time they spent, met with other families taking part in a theralplay session(which promotes the attachment relationship between parents and children). The Duchess arrived in a new cobalt blue belted double wool crepe coat dress by Eponine from their AW 16. The £1,650 piece features three quarter length sleeves, a collar with notch cut outs, a slender matching belt and wide pleats in the back. Accessorized with her trusty navy suede accessories which included her Stuart Weitzman 'Muse' clutch and Rupert Sanderson 'Malory' Navy Suede Pumps, her beloved Sapphire & Diamond Oval Drop Earrings and Ballon Bleu de Cartier Stainless Steel Bracelet watch.

Later, she met with her husband the Duke of Cambridge at the Child Bereavement UK centre in Stratford as the centre marked its first anniversary.

The Duke of Cambridge has been the Centre's Royal Patron for the past 8 years now

For her first engagement, The Countess of Wessex meets with the Fifth Rifle

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For her first engagement of the year H.R.H the Countess of Wessex in a her capacity to Royal Colonel of the 5th Battalion The Rifles at the Ward Barracks, Bulford.

She became Royal Colonel of 5 Rifles after the Infantry's reorganisation paid them a visit on January 11th following their return from Germany.
During her visit, she visited Kiwi Primary School which is on the base and spoke with their young students
She visited the Mess(a place where families on the base come together to discuss and meet up) and discuss with the families as well as carried the little ones

After that she took a tour of some of the equipment which is used by the officers.

Mike and Zara Tindalls attended the Magic Millions Polo 2017 Charity Party

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This may not be their first outing since announcing the miscarriage of their second child  at the end of 2016 for they were seen a couple of days at the Magic Millions Polo on Sunday with Zara seen mounting her horse to participate.
The parents of a sweet two year old Mia, the 35 year old grandaughter of the Queen Zara Philips and her husband Mike Tindall were seen on the red carpet this evening and led the stylish arrivals at the Magic Millions launch party in Queensland's Surfers Paradise, Australia.

Zara is the ambassador of the racehorse auction house who dress in a navy Jayson Brundson embellished half sleeve midi dress frock with jewelled detailing accessorised with a delicate drop earrings and black pointed-toe heels. Her blonde locks into an elegant style and a glossy nude lip.

For his first engagement of the year Prince William was at Centrepointe

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For his first official engagement kickoff for the year HRH Prince William Duke of Cambridge who we last saw on Sunday at the Sandringham with Her Majesty and the Middletons visited one of the many which he is a patron and one close to his late mother Princess Diana's heart Centrepointe. Cent

The Duke began his visit at a Centrepointe run by hostel in London. During his visit the royal met with young people who have been helped by one of the UK's leading homelessness charities for youths age 16-25 years by turning their lives around, providing tools to tackle physical and mental health problems, providing instruments in confronting the issues and stigma surrounding mental health.

The Duke played various games including post-it note guessing games with one group by asking questions to participants and trying to figure who they are. Including some other activities which he took part in where having chats about the positive effects the charity has done to many youth, how youths where help in their quest for jobs as well as discussing about musics.



Sunday Service at Sandringham attended by a well rest Queen Elisabeth

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The British citizens and the world who were worried about the health of their queen can be reassured. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II looked well rested and cured from her "big cold", or at least sufficiently fit to get out. The 90 year old sovereign, visited took part at this Sunday, January 8th 2017 service celebrated at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. Suffering from a cold she had missed the annual Christmas service, and then a week later that of January 1st, staying warm in her Sandringham castle, her home in Norfolk where she traditionally spends the Christmas and New Year holidays with the rest of the family.

For this first appearance in public for a month, Elizabeth had chosen to dress a blue coat king on a dress of the same tone and had a coat hat decorated with a large blue and black feather by her designer Angela King. She was accompanied by her husband Prince Philip, but also their grandson Prince William came with his wife the Duchess of Cambridge. The Princely couple resided with their two children, Prince George and Little Princess Charlotte, in the neighboring manor house of Anmer Hall.

The duchess appeared in her forest green Sportmax coat belted at the waist first seen on Christmas Day 2015 and again last February for a day of engagements in Scotland. She accessories with a new Cossack style hat, carbon colorway Emmy London ‘Valerie’ heels, an unidentified printed scarf. The   young woman, who was celebrating her 35th birthday the next day, had her whole family around her.

 The whole Middleton had been invited to attend this service in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II. And this year Carole and Michael Middleton, the parents of  Duchess Catherine, and James and Pippa, her brother and sister, were accompanied by a newcomer James Matthews, the fiance of Pippa-who will be getting married on May 20th-had been invited too.

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