Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and Family News and Events 11: 03 March 2023 -

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The Duke of Edinburgh attended the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the New Zealand Memorial today, April 25:


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Later he attended the Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey:


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The Duchess of Edinburgh attended a reception for the launch of the Women Peace and Security Index in conjunction with Georgetown Institute of Women, Peace and Security in London this week:


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Sophie becomes first royal in Ukraine with surprise visit

The Duchess of Edinburgh shows support for Ukrainian families who have suffered in Russia's invasion.

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Sophie visited Ukraine today. This is a significant moment in Anglo-Ukrainian relations, the first visit to Ukraine by a member of the Royal Family since the war began.

 

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That's a very significant visit!

 

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It's really great that she undertook that visit!

The visit, to demonstrate solidarity with the women, men and children impacted by the war, is a continuation of her work to champion survivors of conflict related sexual violence.

Here are some more photos and videos:

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Duchess of Edinburgh: Sophie becomes first member of Royal Family to visit Ukraine since Russia's invasion

The visit, at the request of the Foreign Office, is to demonstrate solidarity with the women, men and children impacted by the war and also is a continuation of her work to champion survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.

news.sky.com

 

[An Ard Ri]

A little further reading on the visit to Kyiv.
Duchess Sophie visits Ukraine for heartfelt reason

 

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Today, May 1, the Duke of Edinburgh visited Wight Crystal Bottling Plant in Newport and Spinlock Production in Cowes. As Patron he met young adults on apprenticeships from Royal Yacht Squadron Isle of Wight Foundation in Cowes. As Patron of the Newport Minster Appeal he attended a Church Service at Newport Minste in Newport and as Patron of the Royal Yacht Squadron Isle of Wight Foundation he visit edthe Royal Yacht Squadron at The Parade in Cowes:


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The Duchess of Edinburgh was seen out with friends in London yesterday, May 7:


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The Duchess of Edinburgh as Patron attended the Chartered Management Institute Women Conference 2024 in London today, May 9:

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The Duke of Edinburgh as Patron of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award held receptions for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award at Buckingham Palace today, May 10:


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** gettyimages: GBR: The Duke Of Edinburgh Hosts The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award Celebrations **

 

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The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Centenary Parade and Service of The Combined Cavalry Old Comrades Association in Hyde Park today, May 12:


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Today, May 13, the Duke of Edinburgh once again hosted Gold Award Celebrations for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Buckingham Palace:


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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were in Oakham today, May 14, and visited Oakham Castle, Oakham Library, the Rutland Belle and Rutland Showground:


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Rutland: Royal couple visit Queen Elizabeth II statue

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were in Rutland for the first time to see the sculpture.

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Gallery: Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visit Rutland

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have visited Rutland, and Oakham Nub News was there to get exclusive photos of the event.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh visited the Seashell Trust in Stockport, Greater Manchester, today, May 15:


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The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Luncheon with Commonwealth Education Ministers at Marlborough House in London today, May 16:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1791155234372215220

 

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The Duke of Edinburgh/Earl of Forfar while in Scotland and the Duchess of Edinburgh/ Countess of Forfar attended the Ceremony of the Keys on the forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse today, May 17:


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The Duke of Edinburgh in his role as Lord High Commissioner to the 2024 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland attended the opening ceremony of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh today, May 18:


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The Duchess of Edinburgh was in Italy today to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Monte Cassino battle:

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And Lady Louise participated in the Windsor Park Carriage Driving Trials today:


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Today, May 19, the Duchess of Edinburgh continued her engagements in connection with the 80th anniversary of Monte Cassino battle:

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And the Duke of Edinburgh attended a service at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh today:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1792144353919418840

 

[Prinsara]

"…Unicorn"? Is that a Scottish title now?

 

[Hans-Rickard]

"…Unicorn"? Is that a Scottish title now?

The title of Unicorn Pusivant of Arms in Ordinary has been a scottish title since 1381.