On Sunday, May 10, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, His Royal Highness The Duke of York attended a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in London in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of VE Day.
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On Saturday, May 9, 2015, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales arrived in fantastic Wellington, New Zealand for a seven-day official visit.
Upon his arrival at Wellington Airport the handsome royal was warmly welcomed by the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mr. John Key, and the Mayor of Wellington, Ms. Celia Wade-Brown. Moments later Prince Harry and his delegation were driven to Government House the Governor General, Sir Jerry Mateparae, and his wife, Lady Janine Mateparae, as well as other officials were waiting for their royal guest. Whilst at Government House Prince Harry received the Powhiri, a traditional Maori welcome.
After a lovely reception at Government House, Prince Harry and his delegation visited the National War Memorial Park. According to Kensington Palace the park:
“…commemorates all New Zealanders who have died in military conflicts, both before and since the First World War and will become a focal point of the Government’s WW100 program to mark the centenary of the First World War. The Park provides a place to honour sacrifice and service, to remember New Zealander’s contribution in times of war and to inspire and educate future generations. It is also intended as a symbol of the country’s enduring international relationships with other nations, forged as a result of shared experiences of military conflict.”
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On May 8, 2015, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales officially opened the new Poundbury Cancer Institute at Newborough House. During today’s visit the prince met was given a tour of the facility as well as met with staff.
Later in the day the Prince of Wales also presented keys to “….a local family who moved into the 250th home constructed by The Guinness Partnership…” in Poundbury.
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On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited her fifth great-grandchild, Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge, at Kensington Palace in London.
The second child of TRHs The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was born on May 2, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, in London.
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On Monday, May 4, 2015, Kensington Palace announced the name of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s newborn daughter: Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.
The precious little one — who was born on Saturday, May 3, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital in London — will be known as Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.
On Saturday, May 2, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II arrived at Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire to attend the Amalgamation Parade of The Queen’s Royal Lancers and 9th/12th Royal Lancers.
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On Saturday, May 2, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a healthy baby girl at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s daughter was born at 8:34 A.M. and weighed 8lbs 3oz. Mother and daughter are doing well.
The little princess, who is now fourth in line to the throne, is the first granddaughter for His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. She is also the fifth great-grandchild of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
A warm congrats to Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge! 🙂
If you are interested in watching the royal couple leave the hospital with their precious newborn daughter watch the first video above. Rumor has it that the royal couple will leave St. Mary’s Hospital later this afternoon.
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