How the Younger Breed of Royals Is Moving Centre Stage

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge played a highly visible role in this week's Great War commemorations. Are they being groomed as the new face of the Royal family? And where does that leave Prince Charles?

In a solemn ceremony marking the centenary of the Great War, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, was chosen to extinguish the last candle at the grave of the unknown soldier in Westminster Abbey at the beginning of this week.

She duly carried out the ritual, quite correctly, but not everyone approved of her presence. A letter to The Times protested that Camilla was "an inappropriate choice to represent our Queen", and the Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols, present at the ceremony, did not look particularly happy.

Camilla and her husband seem to have settled into a contented and dutiful rhythm of life, now widely accepted by the British public – they appear happy together and their controversial days are behind them.

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Cindy

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In the early part of August, royal thoughts usually turn to Balmoral while the busy diary of engagements slows down for just a while in the golden days that mark the start of late summer.  This year is different and has, arguably, had a big impact on the image of the next generation of the House of Windsor.  For since August dawned, heavy responsibilities have fallen to them and major royal issues have enveloped them.  And the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have taken it all in their stride and shown anyone who cares to ask that when it comes to duty, they are more than ready to serve.  This August has been a big month for the next generation.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge played a highly visible role in this week's Great War commemorations. Are they being groomed as the new face of the Royal family? And where does that leave Prince Charles?

In a solemn ceremony marking the centenary of the Great War, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, was chosen to extinguish the last candle at the grave of the unknown soldier in Westminster Abbey at the beginning of this week.

She duly carried out the ritual, quite correctly, but not everyone approved of her presence. A letter to The Times protested that Camilla was "an inappropriate choice to represent our Queen", and the Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols, present at the ceremony, did not look particularly happy.

Camilla and her husband seem to have settled into a contented and dutiful rhythm of life, now widely accepted by the British public – they appear happy together and their controversial days are behind them.

More: How the younger breed of Royals is moving centre stage - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Cindy

Thank you for sharing Cindy. I was particularly interested in reading how the younger and newer European monarchs would be portrayed.