On Tuesday, April 22, 2014, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their tour of Australia. The royal couple began their day at the “…Cultural Centre at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and the National Indigenous Training Academy in Uluru…” according to Clarence House.

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On Sunday, April 20, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Her Royal The Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise Windsor, Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie of York, and other members of the British royal family attended Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

On Sunday, April 20, 2014, a new photo portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was released.

According to the Associated Press, the image, shot by famed photographer Mr. David Bailey, was taken to:

“…mark Her Majesty’s 88th birthday on April 21, 2014. The photograph was taken at Buckingham Palace in March and was commissioned on behalf of the British Government’s GREAT Britain campaign.

The image will be used in activity to support the GREAT campaign, which aims to generate jobs and growth through highlighting internationally Britain as a world-class destination for trade, tourism, investment and education.”

On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Blackburn Cathedral in Lancashire to attend Royal Maundy Service.

According to ITV News, Maundy Thursday is:

“…the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter to commemorate the last supper of Jesus with the Apostles and echoes the story of Christ washing the feet of his disciples shortly before his death.

The Maundy Service, which dates back to the 13th century, originally involved the sovereign giving money to the poor and washing their feet, a tradition which ended with James II in the 18th century.”

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On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their visit to beautiful Australia.

This morning the royal couple visited Winmalee in the Blue Mountains where they “…met with firefighters and locals affected by wildfires that swept through the region last year, destroying more than 200 homes…” according to the Associated Press.

The duke and duchess also visited Winmalee Guide Hall, toured Echo Point “…where they met three Aboriginal Elders representing the Indigenous landowners of Echo Point, and Narrow Neck Lookout where [the royal couple] met young people taking part in adventure programs including abseiling and team building exercises…” and much more.

For more information about today’s activities as well as to view photos please click the links below.

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