On Thursday, June 13, 2013, His Royal Highness The Duke of Rothesay arrived at the Erskine Home in Edinburgh, Scotland, to met with veterans and their families. Soon, the duke arrived at the Personnel Recovery Centre where he met with wounded and ill soldiers.
In the afternoon, The Duke of Rothesay visited the HMS Bangor as well as the HM Naval Base Clyde and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow.
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On the morning of June 13, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge arrived at the port of Southampton to participate in the christening of Princess Cruises new ship, Royal Princess.
According to the official website for Princess Cruises:
“The 3,600-passenger Royal Princess is a new-generation ship. Among the special features found on board will be a greatly expanded atrium, the social hub of the ship; an over-water SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed walkway extending 28 feet beyond the edge of the ship; plush private poolside cabanas that appear to be floating on water; the new Princess Live! television studio; the largest pastry shop at sea; a special Chef’s Table Lumiere, a private dining experience that surrounds diners in a curtain of light; and balconies on all outside staterooms.”
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay continued their tour of Scotland this morning with visits to two textile mills and a school.
The first stop for the royal couple was the Moorbrook Textiles’ Robert Noble Mill in Peebles. Whilst there the duke and duchess met with staff, toured the facility and learned more about the “…company’s sourcing and exports.”
Soon, they were off to visit the School of Textile and Design at Heriot Watt University in Galashiels. Upon their arrival the royal couple were warmly welcomed by administrative staff and students.
Afterward, The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay arrived at “…Johnston’s of Elgin where they were given a tour of the mill, met with staff and viewed the production at Eastfield Mills in Hawick…” according to Clarence House.
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On Monday, June 10, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Rothesay was installed as the 11th chancellor of the University of Aberdeen. Per the University of Aberdeen:
“The Installation Ceremony is similar to a graduation ceremony and the first role for the new Chancellor was to bestow honorary degrees on six outstanding individuals for their academic and personal achievements.”
For more information about yesterday’s event as well as to view photos please visit the University of Aberdeen’s official website here.
Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex arrived at the London Clinic this afternoon to visit her father-in-law, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. The 92-year-old duke was admitted to the hospital last week for an “…exploratory operation of the abdomen.”
This evening, according to Buckingham Palace, the lovely countess attended the opening night of the Art Antiques London held at the Albert Memorial West Lawn, Kensington Gardens, in London. During tonight’s event funds were raised for the Great Ormond Street Hospital.
On the afternoon of June 10, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex visited His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh at the London Clinic.
The duke, who celebrated his 92nd birthday yesterday, was admitted to the hospital last week for an “exploratory operation on his abdomen.” Buckingham Palace released a statement after his operation:
“His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh is progressing according to plans at this early stage. He is comfortable and in good spirits.
He will remain in hospital for up to two weeks, and it is expected he will then be taking a period of convalescence of approximately two months.”
On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay (aka The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall) arrived in Dundee, Scotland for a one-day visit. According to Clarence House, the duke and duchesses visited the offices of the publishing company, D.C. Thomson & Co. Whilst there the royal couple met with members of the Thomson family as well as staff of the publishing company.
Afterward, The Duke of Rothesay, visited the The Prince’s Trust Centre and the Grey Lodge Settlement to celebrate their 125th anniversary.
Meanwhile, The Duchess of Rothesay visited the charity, JDRF. During her visit the duchess met with patients and staff as well as attended a reception. Soon, The Duchess of Rothesay arrived at the National Osteoporosis Society. Whilst there she attended a “…presentation by medical staff, patients and volunteers on NHS Tayside’s Fracture Liaison Service and met with the charity’s supporters at a reception at the Clinical Research Centre.”
From there the duchess visited Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres and the War Memorials Trust while The Duke of Rothesay hosted a “…reception to mark the 40th Anniversary of Sabhal Mor Ostaig, the Gaelic Language College of the University of the Highlands and Islands, held at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.”
On Thursday, June 13, 2013, His Royal Highness The Duke of Rothesay arrived at the Erskine Home in Edinburgh, Scotland, to met with veterans and their families. Soon, the duke arrived at the Personnel Recovery Centre where he met with wounded and ill soldiers.
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