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Britain's Prince Harry has congratulated a crew of servicemen who rowed across the Atlantic Ocean.
The 29-year-old Royal presented the crew of injured and able-bodied servicemen, who completed the gruelling task of rowing an estimated 3,000 miles in 48 days, with medals at the River and Rowing Museum in Henley-on-Thames, south-east England, yesterday (10.03.14).
The Prince supported the men in the run-up to their journey and even telephoned them to wish them luck while he was taking part in his own challenge of trekking to the South Pole with another group of injured servicemen and women.
Harry caught up with the four men - whose adventure was sponsored by the Row2Recovery charity, which raises funds for wounded troops and their families - and exchanged stories from their trips.
Former Olympic rowing star Sir Steve Redgrave also attended the medal presentation and praised the crew - which included Trooper Cayle Royce, Corporal Scott Blaney and Captain's Mark Jenkins and James Kayll - for their courage and effort, and insisted he could never have completed such a difficult challenge.
He said: "I'm pretty proud of my five gold medals and they've got their Atlantic medals which I know I'm never going to get but I'm happy with that.
"The longest I ever spent in a boat was three hours and mentally I could just cope with that, to spend days and nights over and over again in a boat I could not cope with that.
"Their biggest strength is their mental strength."
Prince Harry presents servicemen with medals
Britain's Prince Harry has congratulated a crew of servicemen who rowed across the Atlantic Ocean.
The 29-year-old Royal presented the crew of injured and able-bodied servicemen, who completed the gruelling task of rowing an estimated 3,000 miles in 48 days, with medals at the River and Rowing Museum in Henley-on-Thames, south-east England, yesterday (10.03.14).
The Prince supported the men in the run-up to their journey and even telephoned them to wish them luck while he was taking part in his own challenge of trekking to the South Pole with another group of injured servicemen and women.
Harry caught up with the four men - whose adventure was sponsored by the Row2Recovery charity, which raises funds for wounded troops and their families - and exchanged stories from their trips.
Former Olympic rowing star Sir Steve Redgrave also attended the medal presentation and praised the crew - which included Trooper Cayle Royce, Corporal Scott Blaney and Captain's Mark Jenkins and James Kayll - for their courage and effort, and insisted he could never have completed such a difficult challenge.
He said: "I'm pretty proud of my five gold medals and they've got their Atlantic medals which I know I'm never going to get but I'm happy with that.
"The longest I ever spent in a boat was three hours and mentally I could just cope with that, to spend days and nights over and over again in a boat I could not cope with that.
"Their biggest strength is their mental strength."
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Britain's Duchess of Cornwall will become the Patron of the Medical Detection Dogs charity today (11.03.14).
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall - who is the Prince of Wales' second wife - has given the organisation the royal stamp of approval and will formally commence her Patronage at a reception at St James's Palace in London this afternoon (11.03.14).
Her husband, Prince Charles, will also attend the ceremony to show his support for the cause, which is to train dogs in the detection and recognition of human disease.
Speaking about the royal appointment, Dr. Claire Guest of the Medical Detection Dogs organisation told the Milton Keynes Citizen newspaper: "Her support will be invaluable for a ground-breaking and innovative charity such as ours, to promote the work we do, supporting those with life threatening health conditions and advancing cancer detection work through odour.
"Her appointment will be warmly welcomed by our staff and volunteers and I hope that Her Royal Highness will find her involvement with us extremely rewarding."
The Duchess is also involved in a number of other charities, mainly associated with health, including the National Osteoporosis Society for which she has been the President since 2001 and Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres for which she is also President.
Duchess of Cornwall’s Patronage reception
Britain's Duchess of Cornwall will become the Patron of the Medical Detection Dogs charity today (11.03.14).
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall - who is the Prince of Wales' second wife - has given the organisation the royal stamp of approval and will formally commence her Patronage at a reception at St James's Palace in London this afternoon (11.03.14).
Her husband, Prince Charles, will also attend the ceremony to show his support for the cause, which is to train dogs in the detection and recognition of human disease.
Speaking about the royal appointment, Dr. Claire Guest of the Medical Detection Dogs organisation told the Milton Keynes Citizen newspaper: "Her support will be invaluable for a ground-breaking and innovative charity such as ours, to promote the work we do, supporting those with life threatening health conditions and advancing cancer detection work through odour.
"Her appointment will be warmly welcomed by our staff and volunteers and I hope that Her Royal Highness will find her involvement with us extremely rewarding."
The Duchess is also involved in a number of other charities, mainly associated with health, including the National Osteoporosis Society for which she has been the President since 2001 and Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres for which she is also President.
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Britain's Prince Harry was "terrified" of embarking on his charity trek to the South Pole.
The flame-haired Royal joined a team of 12 servicemen and women from the United Kingdom and other nations on a race of more than 200 miles across the Antarctic in December last year while being filmed for an ITV documentary, and he admitted before he set off that he was worried about letting his teammates down.
According to this week's edition of the Radio Times magazine, Harry said: "I'm terrified for myself, to be honest - hugely daunted.
"I don't want to let the side down through fitness or injuries or anything like that. There's a lot of pressure on everybody involved, so I've just got to get it right... It's not just about fitness, it's about knowing exactly what you can and can't do."
The 29-year-old Prince took part in the Walking With The Wounded expedition with a number of servicemen and women who have lost limbs during combat, and he claimed that their strength inspired him to do better.
He added: "You've just got to push on, you shouldn't give up - and these guys don't. That's what's driving me."
The first instalment of 'Harry's South Pole Heroes' will be shown on ITV in the UK on Sunday (16.03.14).
Prince Harry ‘terrified’ on South Pole trek
Britain's Prince Harry was "terrified" of embarking on his charity trek to the South Pole.
The flame-haired Royal joined a team of 12 servicemen and women from the United Kingdom and other nations on a race of more than 200 miles across the Antarctic in December last year while being filmed for an ITV documentary, and he admitted before he set off that he was worried about letting his teammates down.
According to this week's edition of the Radio Times magazine, Harry said: "I'm terrified for myself, to be honest - hugely daunted.
"I don't want to let the side down through fitness or injuries or anything like that. There's a lot of pressure on everybody involved, so I've just got to get it right... It's not just about fitness, it's about knowing exactly what you can and can't do."
The 29-year-old Prince took part in the Walking With The Wounded expedition with a number of servicemen and women who have lost limbs during combat, and he claimed that their strength inspired him to do better.
He added: "You've just got to push on, you shouldn't give up - and these guys don't. That's what's driving me."
The first instalment of 'Harry's South Pole Heroes' will be shown on ITV in the UK on Sunday (16.03.14).
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Britain's Princess Royal will visit Wiltshire next month to present the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
The 63-year-old Royal is expected to pay a visit to the small town of Devizes in the west of England to attend the headquarters of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust, where she will present the foundation with their honour - which was awarded to them in last year's Queen's Birthday Honours List - on April 7.
Chairman of the trust, Rob Dean, told the Wiltshire Gazette and Herald: "She will meet about 50 of our volunteers and staff members but there will be a lot more of them at the Wharf to welcome her.
"We are absolutely delighted that she is coming to present the award in person. It means a lot to us."
During the trip, Princess Anne - who is Queen Elizabeth's only daughter - will also enjoy a short narrowboat trip prior to her meeting at the trust, which will then be followed by her official opening of the new Bronze Age galleries at the Wiltshire Museum.
The Princess will then complete her tour of the town with a reception in the town hall for the local, and one of the longest running branches, of the Save the Children charity for which she is President.
The short trip will not be Anne's first visit to Devizes however, as she presented the keynote address at a conference for carers in 2007 and prior to that inaugurated a housing estate on the grounds of a former hospital and visited Canon's House children's home in 1999.
Princess Anne to visit Wiltshire
Britain's Princess Royal will visit Wiltshire next month to present the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
The 63-year-old Royal is expected to pay a visit to the small town of Devizes in the west of England to attend the headquarters of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust, where she will present the foundation with their honour - which was awarded to them in last year's Queen's Birthday Honours List - on April 7.
Chairman of the trust, Rob Dean, told the Wiltshire Gazette and Herald: "She will meet about 50 of our volunteers and staff members but there will be a lot more of them at the Wharf to welcome her.
"We are absolutely delighted that she is coming to present the award in person. It means a lot to us."
During the trip, Princess Anne - who is Queen Elizabeth's only daughter - will also enjoy a short narrowboat trip prior to her meeting at the trust, which will then be followed by her official opening of the new Bronze Age galleries at the Wiltshire Museum.
The Princess will then complete her tour of the town with a reception in the town hall for the local, and one of the longest running branches, of the Save the Children charity for which she is President.
The short trip will not be Anne's first visit to Devizes however, as she presented the keynote address at a conference for carers in 2007 and prior to that inaugurated a housing estate on the grounds of a former hospital and visited Canon's House children's home in 1999.
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Buckingham Palace have denied rumours that Britain's Prince Andrew is engaged to Monika Jakisic.
The 54-year-old Duke of York and the Croatian model were spotted enjoying a night out at the Royal Thames Yacht Club in Knightsbridge last week and rumours of an engagement began when the 34-year-old beauty posted a photo of a diamond ring on the internet, but a spokesman for the Prince has now denied the reports.
The statement said: "I can confirm the Duke of York is not engaged to Monika Jakisic."
The stunning model - who has previously been linked to 'The Monuments Men' actor George Clooney - had uploaded an image of a dazzling ring on top of a £600 restaurant bill to Twitter, with the caption: "♯thisishowitis (sic)."
The evening at the Yacht Club was not the first time the pair have been romantically linked however, as they fuelled rumours of a romance when they were seen celebrating the prince's birthday at Cecconi's restaurant in Mayfair and again at The Arts Club in London's West End two days later.
Prince Andrew - who is the third child of Queen Elizabeth - divorced Sarah Ferguson, with whom he has daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, in 1996 after 10 years of marriage.
Buckingham Palace deny Prince Andrew’s engagement
Buckingham Palace have denied rumours that Britain's Prince Andrew is engaged to Monika Jakisic.
The 54-year-old Duke of York and the Croatian model were spotted enjoying a night out at the Royal Thames Yacht Club in Knightsbridge last week and rumours of an engagement began when the 34-year-old beauty posted a photo of a diamond ring on the internet, but a spokesman for the Prince has now denied the reports.
The statement said: "I can confirm the Duke of York is not engaged to Monika Jakisic."
The stunning model - who has previously been linked to 'The Monuments Men' actor George Clooney - had uploaded an image of a dazzling ring on top of a £600 restaurant bill to Twitter, with the caption: "♯thisishowitis (sic)."
The evening at the Yacht Club was not the first time the pair have been romantically linked however, as they fuelled rumours of a romance when they were seen celebrating the prince's birthday at Cecconi's restaurant in Mayfair and again at The Arts Club in London's West End two days later.
Prince Andrew - who is the third child of Queen Elizabeth - divorced Sarah Ferguson, with whom he has daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, in 1996 after 10 years of marriage.
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Britain's Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas increased speculation that they're to become engaged at the rugby match between England and Wales yesterday (09.03.14).
The 29-year-old Royal and his girlfriend of over 18 months were seen together in public for the second time in three days as they watched England's 29-18 victory over Wales at Twickenham Stadium, just two days after the pair were spotted kissing at the launch of the We Day UK young people's charity event at Wembley Arena on Friday (07.03.14).
The couple, who usually avoid being photographed together, have now fuelled rumours that they are close to becoming engaged.
Cressida - who is a 24-year-old dance graduate from Leeds University - was first introduced to Harry by his cousin, Princess Eugenie and has now reportedly been given a security pass to Kensington Palace in London, where Harry lives.
The prince's only other long-term relationship - with ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy - ended in 2009 when the blonde beauty decided she couldn't cope with the pressure of being attached to a member of the Royal family, and Harry has since been more determined to prevent his relationships from being scrutinised in the public eye.
Speaking previously about finding his future wife, he said: "I'm not so much searching for someone to fulfil the role, but obviously, you know, finding someone that would be willing to take it on."
Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas fuel engagement rumours
Britain's Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas increased speculation that they're to become engaged at the rugby match between England and Wales yesterday (09.03.14).
The 29-year-old Royal and his girlfriend of over 18 months were seen together in public for the second time in three days as they watched England's 29-18 victory over Wales at Twickenham Stadium, just two days after the pair were spotted kissing at the launch of the We Day UK young people's charity event at Wembley Arena on Friday (07.03.14).
The couple, who usually avoid being photographed together, have now fuelled rumours that they are close to becoming engaged.
Cressida - who is a 24-year-old dance graduate from Leeds University - was first introduced to Harry by his cousin, Princess Eugenie and has now reportedly been given a security pass to Kensington Palace in London, where Harry lives.
The prince's only other long-term relationship - with ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy - ended in 2009 when the blonde beauty decided she couldn't cope with the pressure of being attached to a member of the Royal family, and Harry has since been more determined to prevent his relationships from being scrutinised in the public eye.
Speaking previously about finding his future wife, he said: "I'm not so much searching for someone to fulfil the role, but obviously, you know, finding someone that would be willing to take it on."
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth has praised member nations as a "powerful influence of good" in her Commonwealth Day message.
The 87-year-old monarch's pre-recorded message - which will form part of the annual Observance of Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey this afternoon (10.03.14) - stresses the importance of the Commonwealth nations working together to achieve common goals.
She said: "Affinities of history and inheritance from the past are strong, yet we are bound together by a sense that the Commonwealth is a powerful influence of good for the future.
"People of all ages from different cultures are weaving an ever-growing network of links which connect us in our diversity and our common purpose. It is this unity that is expressed in this year's theme: Team Commonwealth."
The queen - who is the head of the Commonwealth - also spoke about the Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Glasgow this summer, but continued to stress the importance of the member nations supporting each other.
She added: "Experiences of life differ widely throughout the Commonwealth, and we each make contributions from sometimes very different viewpoints.
"But we are committed to the same goals. Together we offer each other encouragement and draw strength from this mutual support."
During the service at Westminster Abbey, celebrations will include music and readings and an address by schoolgirl campaigner Malala Yousafzaj followed by a performance from BRIT Award nominee Laura Mvula.
The queen will unfurl a banner as part of the Fly A Flag For The Commonwealth initiative, where hundreds of flags will be flown across the United Kingdom today (10.03.14).
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth praises Commonwealth nations
Britain's Queen Elizabeth has praised member nations as a "powerful influence of good" in her Commonwealth Day message.
The 87-year-old monarch's pre-recorded message - which will form part of the annual Observance of Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey this afternoon (10.03.14) - stresses the importance of the Commonwealth nations working together to achieve common goals.
She said: "Affinities of history and inheritance from the past are strong, yet we are bound together by a sense that the Commonwealth is a powerful influence of good for the future.
"People of all ages from different cultures are weaving an ever-growing network of links which connect us in our diversity and our common purpose. It is this unity that is expressed in this year's theme: Team Commonwealth."
The queen - who is the head of the Commonwealth - also spoke about the Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Glasgow this summer, but continued to stress the importance of the member nations supporting each other.
She added: "Experiences of life differ widely throughout the Commonwealth, and we each make contributions from sometimes very different viewpoints.
"But we are committed to the same goals. Together we offer each other encouragement and draw strength from this mutual support."
During the service at Westminster Abbey, celebrations will include music and readings and an address by schoolgirl campaigner Malala Yousafzaj followed by a performance from BRIT Award nominee Laura Mvula.
The queen will unfurl a banner as part of the Fly A Flag For The Commonwealth initiative, where hundreds of flags will be flown across the United Kingdom today (10.03.14).