Their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry of Wales participated in a polo match for charity on Saturday, May 12, 2012, “… held at the Cowarth Park Polo Club in Ascot.”
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry of Wales participated in a polo match for charity on Saturday, May 12, 2012, “… held at the Cowarth Park Polo Club in Ascot.”
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the gala celebration, Our Greatest Team Rises, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. During the event the duke gave a speech and told a slightly funny joke.
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His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, was Kilmarnock on May 11, 2012. The future king visited the North West Youth Project and Community Center. Afterward, he “… re-opened the Johnnie Walker Bond Building…” and then attended the inauguration of the “… new Anaerobic Digestion Plant…” in North Ayrshire.
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Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the BBC Scotland headquarters in Glasgow to celebrate the network’s 60th anniversary.
During their visit the royal couple met with BBC Scotland employees and were given a tour of the studio. Afterward, the Prince of Wales was “… invited to read a specially written weather bulletin with references to royal residences in Scotland.”
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Later on in the afternoon, the Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception for locals at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh as part of the Big Jubilee Lunch. Afterward, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the City of Glasgow College where they meet participants involved in the Prince’s Trust Get Into Cooking Program. The purpose of the program is “… to give youngsters the skills and experience needed to work in the hospitality sector.”
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Sources: Princeofwales.gov.uk and PA
On May 9, 2012, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall continued their visit in Edinburgh as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
On the agenda today: A visit by His Royal Highness to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Queen Mother’s Memorial Garden where he “… meet staff, volunteers and apprentices…” While the Duchess of Cornwall met with those participating “… in the British Food Fortnight’s Cook for The Queen Diamond Jubilee competition…” held at Holyroodhouse.
The royal couple also watched an Armed Forces personnel parade in front of Holyroodhouse then hosted a luncheon for the members of the Royal British Legion and Armed Forces personnel.
In the evening, the Prince of Wales attended a “… reception and dinner to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Scottish Business in the Community and will present the charity’s 2012 Awards…” held at the National Museum of Scotland.
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Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk
On May 9, 2012, He Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh attended the State Opening of Parliament. Per tradition Her Majesty gave her annual speech in the of the House of Lords.
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Source: Royal.gov.uk
On May 8, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a glamorous meeting held at the famous Claridge’s Hotel in Mayfair, London.
According to ITV News, the duke will address “… The Thirty Club, one of the most elite dining clubs in the country with members from advertising and the media.”