On Thursday, July 9, 2015, His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge visited the Imperial War Museum (IWM) in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, to receive a newly restored Supermarine Spitfire Mark I N3200. The Spitfire was donated to the museum by American philanthropist, Mr. Thomas Kaplan. The duke received the aircraft on behalf of the IWM.
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On Thursday, July 8, 2015, Kensington Palace released the official photos from HRH Princess Charlotte of Cambridge’s christening. The images, shot by famed photographer Mr. Mario Testino, were taken inside Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Drawing Room as well as in the gardens at Sandringham House.
Kensington Palace released a press release regarding last Sunday’s christening stating:
“The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their whole family had a wonderful day on Sunday and were delighted to share the special occasion with the thousands of people who came to Sandringham. They are very happy to share these photographs and hope that everyone enjoys them as much as they do.”
The little princess was christened on July 5, 2015, at the St. Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate.
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On Wednesday, July 8, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess f Cambridge, and Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex attended the Gentlemens Singles Quarter Final match during day nine of the 2015 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.
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On Tuesday, July 7, 2015, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall continued their visit to wonderful Wales.
Today, the royal couple visited Wern Isaf House in Llanfairfechan. The Wern Isaf is an “…Arts and Crafts property which was formerly the home of the architect Herbert Luck North. [Whilst there the prince and the duchess met with] local residents at the Community Hall…” according to Clarence House.
The royal couple also visited The Raven Inn in Llanarmon-yn-lal, Denbighshire, ate delicious baked goods at The Village Bakery in Wrexham, and much more.
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On July 7, 2015, His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge attended a memorial service at Hyde Park in London. Today’s service was held on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the July 7, 2005 London bombings. On that horrific day 52 innocent lives were lost.
On Monday, July 6, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal arrived at the Wells Town Hall, in Wells, Somerset to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wessex Walks.
According to the newspaper, Wells Journal, “…volunteers from Save the Children have been organizing the Wessex Walks since 1966 to gather more than £3 million for the charity.”
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On Monday, July 6, 2015, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales began his five-day visit to Wales. This morning the future king met with cricket teams from Australia and England at the SSE SWALEC Stadium in Cardiff.
In the afternoon, The Prince of Wales visited the recycling charity, Too Good To Waste, in Rhondda Cynon Taff. According to Clarence House, the charity:
“…sells unwanted household items as well as providing training opportunities for low income families. The charity was set up after receiving help from The Prince’s Trust and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Too Good To Waste provides over 280 free furniture packages to people in need and supports 288 volunteers by giving them work-based training and experience.”
The day ended with a visit to HMP Parc where the prince met with “…young offenders taking part in a Get Started with Football programme run by The Prince’s Trust.”
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