On September 17, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Anna Freud Centre in London, England.
According to the Press Association, the “… [AFC] charity not only treats children and young people with mental health problems, but conducts research and teaches.”
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On Tuesday, September 15, 2015, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain by attending a historic flypast held at the Goodwood Aerodrome in Chichester, England.
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On Sunday, September 13, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Longines Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) European Eventing Championships held at Blair Castle in Perthshire, Scotland.
According to the Press Association, today’s event was:
“…the final opportunity for European nations to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games with 80 competitors from 16 nations taking part over four days of competition, in front of a crowd in excess of 60,000.
The event includes international three-day eventing, British Showjumping, Highland Pony showing, Hunter Show, National Pony Society Scotland Finals, Pony Club Games, Ex Racehorses and Ridden Clydesdale Championships.
The event also incorporates the Bruadar Country Fair, with traditional countryside pursuits such as falconry, gundog training, vaulting, dog agility and includes over 200 trade stands.”
After the competition, Her Majesty presented medals to winners (teams and individuals) including Mr. Michael Jung who won the gold medal.
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On Friday, September 11, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex participated in the BGC Global Charity Trading Day held at the BGC Brokers LP in London, England.
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On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at the London Television Centre in London, England, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of ITV News.
During today’s celebrations the lovely duchess was given a tour of the ITV studios where she met with behind-the-scenes staff as well as ITV on-air personalities such as Mr. Philip Schofield.
On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh opened the new £294 million Scottish Borders Railway in Tweedbank.
During today’s opening Her Majesty gave a speech:
“First Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen,
The Duke of Edinburgh and I are delighted to be back in the Borders today and, especially, to have arrived … by train! It has been wonderful to witness the excitement which the return of the railway has brought here. The Borders Railway brings so much promise for sharing and invigorating this most beautiful countryside as a place to work, live and enjoy.
Prince Philip and I are very grateful for the warmth of your welcome on this occasion. Many including you, First Minister, have also kindly noted another significance attaching to today, although it is not one to which I have ever aspired. Inevitably, a long life can pass by many milestones; my own is no exception. But I thank you all, and the many others at home and overseas, for your touching messages of great kindness.
So now to the business in hand. It is my very happy duty to declare the Borders Railway open.”
And, finally, if you haven’t heard by now Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II surpassed the late HM Queen Victoria today as the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch. What a milestone! Congrats! 🙂
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On September 8, 2015, His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex officially opened the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters in Calcot, Berkshire.
According to the newspaper, Get Reading, the earl was given a tour of the new £4 million headquarters and gave a speech stating:
“I am delighted to be able to come here and open these new headquarters for RBFRS. It is a vital service which it provides and I don’t wish to talk firefighters out of a job but I hope they are not needed. When they are called upon though I know they carry out a very professional job in whatever the circumstance.”
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