William and Catherine Royal Duties (2011- August 2019)

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cinrit

March 17, 2013, 03:51:40 PM Last Edit: September 30, 2021, 02:48:04 PM by TLLK
QuoteThe Duke of Cambridge has been made a personal Aide-de-Camp to the Queen, it was announced today.

William's honorary appointment was detailed in the Court Circular and the Duke wore the insignia for the first time at the St Patrick's Day parade for the 1st Battalion Irish Guards at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, Hampshire.

The position has few duties but will be seen as symbolic of William's growing role within the Royal Family.

It comes after a week in which the monarch, who has been suffering from gastroenteritis, cancelled most of her public engagements.

The Court Circular stated that the Queen "has been pleased to appoint The Duke of Cambridge as a personal Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty" with effect from today.

Duke of Cambridge becomes Aide-de-Camp to the Queen - Telegraph 

Cindy
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cinrit

#1
March 18, 2014, 12:47:43 PM
QuotePrince William to honour royal doctor who delivered Prince George

The doctor who helped bring Prince George into the world will be honoured by his father Prince William later today.  Sir Marcus Setchell, who led the team of doctors in making sure Kate Middleton had a safe delivery, will be made a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

The investiture ceremony will take place at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday afternoon.

More: HELLO!

Cindy
Always be yourself.  Unless you can be a unicorn.  Then always be a unicorn.

PrincessOfPeace

#2
March 18, 2014, 12:49:46 PM
That's a lovely touch, William has such a personal connection to Sir Marcus

cinrit

#3
March 18, 2014, 03:34:46 PM
QuoteDoctor Who Delivered Prince George Is Knighted by Prince William

Sir Marcus Setchell, the Queen's former gynaecologist, described helping to bring Prince George into the world as a "lovely experience" as he was knighted for services to the Royal Family.

The baby Prince's father the Duke of Cambridge dubbed Sir Marcus a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (RVO) during a Buckingham Palace investiture ceremony.

After receiving his honour, Sir Marcus said that overseeing the team that delivered the future King was a nice way to end his career and that William had given him an update on George describing him as a "bouncing baby".
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The Queen's former gynaecologist joked about his conversation with the Duke: "I think there's a code that you never report what's been said to you but he did make some remarks about what a bouncing baby George is now."

Sir Marcus said laughing: "He's got a great future I think."

More: Doctor who delivered Prince George is knighted by Prince William - Telegraph

Cindy
Always be yourself.  Unless you can be a unicorn.  Then always be a unicorn.

PrincessOfPeace

#5
March 18, 2014, 04:11:38 PM
QuoteBusinesswoman Karren Brady has been awarded a CBE by Prince William at Buckingham Palace.

The West Ham United vice-chairman was given the investiture this morning for services to entrepreneurship and women in business.

Also receiving an honour today was Sir Marcus Setchell - the obstetrician who delivered the Duke of Cambridge's son Prince George - who was made a knight commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
More: Karren Brady and doctor who delivered Prince George given investitures | Mail Online

PrincessOfPeace

#6
March 20, 2014, 05:21:02 PM
QuoteThe outgoing headteacher of Northampton School for Boys has said he was humbled at after being knighted by the Duke of Cambridge.

Sir Michael Griffiths took part in the investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace following the announcement of his knighthood in the Queen's New Year's Honours.
More: Northampton headteacher receives knighthood from the Duke of Cambridge - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

TLLK

#7
December 19, 2018, 01:32:11 PM
The Duke of Cambridge will take part in a conversation with Sir David Attenborough on-stage next month at the 2019 World Economic Forum in @Davos.

They will discuss Sir David?s decades of work highlighting the importance of the natural world and the urgent challenges and opportunities that will face the next generation of environmental leaders.

The Duke will also join a panel discussion on mental health, and will use the opportunity to highlight his belief that the world?s major employers have a vital role to play in promoting mentally healthy societies and workplaces.

Via Kensington Palace Twitter

TLLK

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January 09, 2019, 01:43:44 AM Last Edit: January 09, 2019, 01:46:02 AM by TLLK
About the garden

QuoteKing Henry?s Walk Garden is a beautiful community garden, off King Henry?s Walk in Islington, which opened at the end of 2007.

Run by volunteers, with support from Islington Council, the garden contains growing plots for cultivation by local residents, where the use of organic gardening methods helps to promote a diversity of plants and wildlife, and a full programme of education and events engages the whole community.

IMO these types of green spaces and places where people in urban areas can grow their own food or flowers are important. Native plants can also be grown to provide  a habitat for smaller animals: mammals, birds, insects, reptiles etc.. :)

Curryong

#10
January 09, 2019, 03:21:58 AM
Here in our capital, Melbourne, the city fathers were very forward thinking thank heavens and we have botanical gardens, huge parks and a children's farm in the inner city and its centre. There is also a zoo that was set up here in the 1860s with lots of land, which is remarkable really. Australians in general don't live in high density housing. Even in our major cities the suburbs, with a single house on a quarter acre block, stretch for miles. Fruit trees, vegs, herbs, flowers, shrubs, whatever you fancy!

London of course developed very differently, from little villages near the Thames and by the time Victorian building speculators had finished there was often just miles and miles of back to back housing, with barely a blade of grass to be seen in some slums. Thank heavens for Epsom Forest, Hampstead Heath and also other little corners like this one. Anything that encourages people to grow fruit and vegs and be in tune with the natural world is terrific as far as I'm concerned, and this garden sounds lovely. 

We have a garden at work with herbs in it and non-thirsty Aussie plants. A lizard called Cecil has taken up residence there and is often seen baking in the sun!

TLLK

#11
January 09, 2019, 05:01:20 AM
QuoteWe have a garden at work with herbs in it and non-thirsty Aussie plants. A lizard called Cecil has taken up residence there and is often seen baking in the sun!
:thumbsup: For drought tolerant native plants and for employers who realize how these gardens can make the workplace a better and IMO healthier place.

Blue Clover

#12
January 09, 2019, 01:16:32 PM
@Curryong A garden! Your workplace sounds very interesting!

Curryong

#13
January 09, 2019, 01:32:11 PM
Yes, it's a Community Health and Assistance centre. The garden is in a courtyard. There are seats where people can sit and relax, have a bite to eat and drink. It's lovely!

wannable

#14
January 09, 2019, 06:17:25 PM
Kensington Palace on Twitter: "On Wednesday 16 January The Duchess of Cambridge will visit the Costume Department @RoyalOperaHouse. The Duchess will
On Wednesday 16 January The Duchess of Cambridge will visit the Costume Department @RoyalOperaHouse.

The Duchess will find out more about the scale of the department?s work and their use of textiles before hearing from @TheRoyalBallet dancers about the design of their costumes.

Blue Clover

#15
January 09, 2019, 10:05:50 PM
Next week - I'm looking forward to the pictures.

TLLK

#16
January 10, 2019, 02:44:31 AM Last Edit: January 10, 2019, 02:09:29 PM by TLLK
OOps created a second thread about the event. Will ask admin to remove it.  :)
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Quote from: wannable on January 09, 2019, 06:17:25 PM
Kensington Palace on Twitter: "On Wednesday 16 January The Duchess of Cambridge will visit the Costume Department @RoyalOperaHouse. The Duchess will
On Wednesday 16 January The Duchess of Cambridge will visit the Costume Department @RoyalOperaHouse.

The Duchess will find out more about the scale of the department?s work and their use of textiles before hearing from @TheRoyalBallet dancers about the design of their costumes.
QEII is the current patron. I wonder if this is one that she might be deciding to hand down to another family member?

LouisFerdinand

#17
January 11, 2019, 08:09:55 PM
I like the fact that Catherine is learning about what goes beyond a performance. Costumes play an important part.   
 
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TLLK

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January 15, 2019, 01:46:00 PM Last Edit: January 15, 2019, 02:10:46 PM by TLLK
Photo gallery of today's event. The children engaged in a number of activities: bird feeder and bird house making, pizza baking etc...

Duchess Garden January 15 Bilder und Fotos | Getty Images,%202019&sort=mostpopular#license

KP announcement about Catherine's participation in designing a garden for the Royal Horticultural Show at Chelsea for 2019

Kensington Palace on Twitter: "To highlight the benefits of the great outdoors and inspire children, families and communities to get back to nature,

QuoteTo highlight the benefits of the great outdoors and inspire children, families and communities to get back to nature, The Duchess of Cambridge, @The_RHS and landscape architects Davies White will design and build the 2019 RHS Garden at #RHSChelsea: The Duchess Of Cambridge to Showcase ?Back To Nature? Garden At Chelsea Flower Show | The Royal Family
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Kids making pizza with herbs grown in the garden.

Kensington Palace on Twitter: "? @KHWGarden even has its own outdoor pizza oven ? The Duchess joins children from St Jude and St Paul?s CE Primary

Princess Cassandra

#20
January 15, 2019, 10:54:26 PM
I guess she will be working with Davies White, as one article I read mentioned that the DOC will co-design for the RHS Chelsea show as well as two others. 

sara8150

#22
January 16, 2019, 12:18:44 AM
Gert's Royals on Twitter: "We do know that William & Kate rather like Pizza. Kate reportedly had Pizza brought to Lindo Wing after the birth of
Duchess of Cambridge broke traditional to eat the pizza! After George?s birth and before Charlotte?s born oh my god!!

TLLK

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January 16, 2019, 01:51:40 PM Last Edit: January 16, 2019, 02:06:41 PM by TLLK
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