Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and Family News and Events 11: 03 March 2023 -


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The Duke of Edinburgh attended the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the New Zealand Memorial today, April 25:


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Later he attended the Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey:


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The Duchess of Edinburgh attended a reception for the launch of the Women Peace and Security Index in conjunction with Georgetown Institute of Women, Peace and Security in London this week:


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Sophie becomes first royal in Ukraine with surprise visit

The Duchess of Edinburgh shows support for Ukrainian families who have suffered in Russia's invasion.
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Sophie visited Ukraine today. This is a significant moment in Anglo-Ukrainian relations, the first visit to Ukraine by a member of the Royal Family since the war began.
 
It's really great that she undertook that visit!

The visit, to demonstrate solidarity with the women, men and children impacted by the war, is a continuation of her work to champion survivors of conflict related sexual violence.
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Here are some more photos and videos:

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Duchess of Edinburgh: Sophie becomes first member of Royal Family to visit Ukraine since Russia's invasion

The visit, at the request of the Foreign Office, is to demonstrate solidarity with the women, men and children impacted by the war and also is a continuation of her work to champion survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.
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Today, May 1, the Duke of Edinburgh visited Wight Crystal Bottling Plant in Newport and Spinlock Production in Cowes. As Patron he met young adults on apprenticeships from Royal Yacht Squadron Isle of Wight Foundation in Cowes. As Patron of the Newport Minster Appeal he attended a Church Service at Newport Minste in Newport and as Patron of the Royal Yacht Squadron Isle of Wight Foundation he visit edthe Royal Yacht Squadron at The Parade in Cowes:


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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were in Oakham today, May 14, and visited Oakham Castle, Oakham Library, the Rutland Belle and Rutland Showground:


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Rutland: Royal couple visit Queen Elizabeth II statue

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were in Rutland for the first time to see the sculpture.
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Gallery: Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visit Rutland

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have visited Rutland, and Oakham Nub News was there to get exclusive photos of the event.
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The Duke of Edinburgh in his role as Lord High Commissioner to the 2024 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland attended the opening ceremony of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh today, May 18:


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The Duchess of Edinburgh was in Italy today to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Monte Cassino battle:

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And Lady Louise participated in the Windsor Park Carriage Driving Trials today:


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"…Unicorn"? Is that a Scottish title now?
 
A unicorn has been part of the Coat of Arms of Scotland for many centuries.
Liam Devlin is Scotland’s official Unicorn Pursuivant, a badge of office for the Court of the Lord Lyon, which helps bring order to matters of Scottish heraldry. In other words he is a Heraldry expert. The Court of the Lord Lyon is where Scottish heraldry questions or disputes are brought and hopefully settled.
 
The Duke of Edinburgh as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and The Duchess of Edinburgh attended the General Assembly at Assembly Hall and the Closing Sederunt of the General Assembly at Assembly Hall in Edinburgh today, May 23:

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The Duke of Edinburgh delivers closing remarks to the General Assembly

The Lord High Commissioner has addressed the General Assembly on its final day. His Grace, the Duke of Edinburgh, shared with commissioners details of the...
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Why is Edward called 'His Grace' instead of 'His Royal Highness' - is that in relation to his role as High Commissioner?
 
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Why is Edward called 'His Grace' instead of 'His Royal Highness' - is that in relation to his role as High Commissioner?
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I think the same question was raised when William filled the role, so the answer is probably yes.
 
I haven't had much time to peruse the forums and looking on this thread is really heartwarming, Sophie who always get the dress coat right and Edward, who looks more and more like his father, especially when preventing sunburn on his balding pate with a really dapper summer panama.

They are a lovely couple and these past months they have more than done their bit to fill the gaps in royal engagements on behalf of the King. The fact that they seem to be lighthearted and thoroughly enjoying themselves is the cherry on top. Really, they are the BRF energizer bunnies of the decade with their diary rivaling that of much younger members in previous years.

They truly are worthy supporters of Charles, Camilla, William and Catherine and I think the slow down for the Snap Election will be more than welcome for all the stalwarts of any age in the BRF.
 
Hello, - can anyone be able to provide a link or transcript of Sophie's letter in the Sunday Times today about her trip to Ukraine?
 
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