On December 11, 2013, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended The Prince of Wales Medal for Arts Philanthropy 2013 ceremony held at St. James’s Palace in London.
According to the website, Arts & Business, the award “…celebrates those who support the arts in its widest forms and recognizes the contribution they make to society and throughout the UK cultural landscape.”
The winner’s of The Prince of Wales Medal for Arts Philanthropy 2013 are Lord Rothschild, Lady Bernstein, Ms. Delfina Entrecanales, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Carne, and Mr. and Mrs. Stoutker.
On December 11, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich to attend the 2013 A Night of Heroes: The Sun Military Awards’ Ceremony.
On the evening of December 11, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at the Natural History Museum in London to attend “…the screening of David Attenborough’s Natural History Museum Alive 3D…” according to Kensington Palace.
Earlier in the afternoon, Their Royal Highnesses paid their respects to the late Nelson Mandela when they visited the South Africa House in London. Whilst their the duke and duchess signed the “…official book of condolence…” according to the Express newspaper. For more information as well as to view photos please click here.
On Wednesday, December 11, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception at Clarence House for “…youngsters and their carers from Helen and Douglas House…”
During the event, the lovely duchess and her guests decorated a Christmas tree according to the Associated Press.
On Tuesday, December 10, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Victoria Education and Sports College in Poole, Dorset.
According to the newspaper, Bournemouth Echo, the princess viewed the “…college’s new £2.8m hydrotherapy pool…” as well as met with staff, and volunteers.
For more information about today’s visit as well as to view photos and watch a video please click here.
On December 10, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall officially opened the new Barnardo’s children’s charity headquarters in Barkingside.
After the opening Her Majesty and the duchess met with staff, toured the new facility, and “…helped to decorate a Christmas tree with a pair of specially-made royal baubles…” according to ITV News.
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On Monday, December 9, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at the Ward Barracks in Bulford, Wiltshire to welcome home the 4th Battalion, The Rifles “…who have recently returned from Afghanistan…” according to Clarence House.
During today’s event the lovely duchess presented Operational Service Medals to the soldiers.