On June 7, 2013, His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex visited Leicester and Hinckley according to the British royal court. For more information about the visit as well as to watch videos and view photos please click here and here.
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Update on the Health of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
On June 7, 2013, Buckingham Palace issued a statement regarding the health of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh:
“His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has had an exploratory operation following abdominal investigations.
The results will now be analysed.
At this early stage he is progressing satisfactorily.
Further updates will continue to be issued when appropriate.”
The 91-year-old duke was admitted (which was apparently planned some time ago) to the London Clinic yesterday after attending a garden party at Buckingham Palace.
News Regarding Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. (VIDEOS)
On June 7, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II officially “…opened the BBC’s newly revamped Broadcasting House…” in London. During today’s visit Her Majesty met with staff, was given a tour of the BBC headquarters, watched to a live performance by the Irish band, The Script, and officially opened the new Broadcasting House live on BBC Radio 4.
Click here and here to watch two more video news clips.
News Regarding Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. (VIDEOS)
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal arrived in Wadebridge, Cornwall this afternoon to attend the opening of the 2013 Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show. After the opening, the princess, as president, attended the “…annual general meeting Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth…” according to the British royal court.
To watch several videos as well as to learn more about today’s opening please click the links below.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Visits Worcestershire. (VIDEOS)
On June 6, 2013, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales arrived in Worcestershire for a one-day visit. This morning the heir to the British throne, as Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment, presented “…new colours to all four Battalions of the Regiment…” during a ceremony held at the Sixways Stadium.
Afterward, The Prince of Wales toured the Yamazaki Mazak factory where he met with staff and apprentices. During his visit, the prince “…was given a demonstration of a Yamazaki Mazak machine tool making parts for an artificial leg. The prince also unveiled a plaque commemorating his visit.”
Soon, the prince was off to visit the legendary Morgan Motor Company in Malvern, Worcestershire. Whilst there The Prince of Wales took a test drive around the grounds of the company and met with staff.
For more information about today’s activities as well as to view photos please click the links below.
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His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Has Been Admitted to the Hospital.
Per a Buckingham Palace spokesman:
“The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to the London Clinic for an exploratory operation following abdominal investigations. The Duke of Edinburgh is expected to remain in the London Clinic for two weeks.”
The 91-year-old duke was admitted to the hospital after attending today’s garden party. According to BBC journalist, Mr. Peter Hunt, The Duke of Edinburgh “…was driven to the London Clinic in a car and walked in unaided. His impending surgery isn’t thought to be related to his recent bladder problems or blocked coronary artery.”
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Visits the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London this afternoon to met with “…groups of In-Pensioners and staff…” as well as tour the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary. Afterward, the duchess attended the annual Founder’s Day Parade at the hospital.
If you are interested in learning more about Royal Hospital Chelsea please visit their official website here.
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