His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales sent a Christmas message — via the British Forces Broadcasting Service — to the men and women of the British Armed Forces stationed in Afghanistan as well as around the world.
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On Sunday, December 23, 2012, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh along with His Royal Highness The Duke of York, Their Royal Highnesses Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex attended Sunday service at St. Mary Magdalene Church at Sandringham. Unfortunately, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II did not attend. The reason for her absence: “The Queen was getting over the tail-end of a cold…”
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On December 18, 2012, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, “… visited British troops stationed at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.”
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And, finally, this evening at St. James’s Palace His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales “… presented recipients with The Prince of Wales’ Medals for Arts Philanthropy. These medals, organized by Arts & Business, recognize the contribution of five leading philanthropists to the nation’s cultural life over a period of time.”
On December 18, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London. Whilst there Her Majesty unveiled a plaque commemorating the Diamond Jubilee. Her Majesty also attended a cabinet meeting with members of the British government.
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