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PRINCE HARRY’S GARDEN
On the 21st of May 2013 the Royal Family had a private tour of the garden that Prince Harry helped to create and enter into the Chelsea Garden Show’s 100th Anniversary in memory of his mother the late Diana, Princess of Wales for the charity Sentebale which the prince himself helped to found.
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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and his son Prince William, Duke of Cambridge are shown items made from endangered animals, which had been confiscated by customs officers, during a conference on the illegal wildlife trade at Clarence House on May 21, 2013 in London, England. The princes lent their support to efforts to eradicate the trade in items made from highly endangered animals.
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I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of life and devastation caused by yesterday’s tornado in Oklahoma. Prince Philip joins me in offering our heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies go out to all those whose lives have been affected, as well as the American people.
Elizabeth R
"— Her Majesty, The Queen to President Obama
My wife the Queen: Prince Philip reveals his hidden talent for painting.
Excerpt follows:
The Duke of Edinburgh is known for his appreciation of fine art, but less well known is his own talent for applying oils to canvas.
He painted this image - entitled The Queen at Breakfast, Windsor Castle - back in 1965 - and it has been part of his private collection ever since.
Now it features as one of the most surprising images in a new book, The Royal Portrait Image and Impact, to be published by the Royal Collections on Monday.
The painting offers an intimate glimpse of the Queen off duty, a second place setting at her side presumably the artist’s.
Read the complete article here: Daily Mail.
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Zara Phillips attends the Chelsea Flower Show press and VIP preview day at Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 20, 2013 in London, England.
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Prince Harry shows his Sentebale Garden to The Queen
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Their Royal Highnesses The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry of Wales open the new center for Help For Heroes in Wiltshire, England. May 20, 2013.
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