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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(VIDEO) HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Celebrates 60 Years of ITV.
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.
(VIDEOS) HM Queen Elizabeth II Opens the New Scottish Borders Railway.
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! 🙂
For more information about today’s opening as well as to view photos please click the links below:
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(VIDEO) HRH The Earl of Wessex Opens the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters.
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.”
For more information about today’s event as well as to watch a video please click here.
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester Opens a New Hospice.
On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester officially opened the new £6 million Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough.
According to the newspaper, Rutland and Stamford Mercury:
“…was patron of the Thorpe Hall Capital Appeal raising the money needed to fund the new hospice building. This was her third visit to Thorpe Hall – she launched the appeal in March 2013 and returned a year later to see the progress of the appeal and building work.”
For more information about today’s opening please click here.
HRH The Duke of Rothesay Enjoys Local Cuisine in Scotland.
On September 8, 2015, His Royal Highness The Duke of Rothesay (aka The Prince of Wales) attended The Taste of Ayrshire, an event celebrating Ayrshire produce and local cuisine, at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire, Scotland as part of Scotland’s 2015 Year of Food and Drink.
(VIDEO) HM Queen Elizabeth II Attends the 2015 Braemar Gathering.
On Saturday, September 5, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Phillips attended the 2015 Braemar Gathering held at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in Braemar, Scotland.
For more information about today’s event please click here.
