On Monday, May 11, 2015, His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex officially opened the new art venue, The Edge, at the University of Bath.
According to the newspaper, Bath Chronicle, the new venue contains:
“…a 220-seat theatre, performance studios, rehearsal studios, three galleries, and a contemporary café. It also includes an education training suite, which will be used by the university’s School of Management for courses, events and seminars.”
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On May 12, 2015, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales continued his visit to New Zealand. Today, the prince was in the city of Christchurch where he toured the University of Canterbury, viewed the Quake City Exhibition alongside the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mr. John Key, and much more.
On Monday, May 11, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex officially opened the new open the new air operating base at the Thames Valley Air Ambulance Base at the Royal Airforce Benson in Oxfordshire.
The Thames Valley Air Ambulance provides “…life saving service seven days a week, 365 days a year, covering the three counties Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire…” according to the TVAA official website.
For more information about today’s opening please click here.
On Sunday, may 10, 2015, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales continued his royal tour of amazing New Zealand.
This morning the fun-loving prince visited the town of Invercargill in southern region. Whilst there Prince Harry received a traditional Maori welcome as well as cheers and screams from a hundred or so royal fans. Anyway, the prince also had a chance to meet with local government officials, snuggled with a 118-year-old reptile named Henry, toured Stewart Island, a remote place with “…a population of just 380, and took a short boat ride to Ulva Island, a nature sanctuary mostly covered by unspoilt rainforest…” and a bunch of other fun adventures that you may not be interested in reading at the moment. Just kidding. 🙂
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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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