Amongst the wreaths on Queen Elizabeth’s coffin were handwritten notes for the late monarch penned by Prince William and Kate Middleton.
02.09.2022 - 23:45 / etcanada.com
Prince Charles has given a name to a baby gorilla in Rwanda, and the Prince of Wales selected a moniker full of meaning.
“The name I give him is Ubwuzuzanye, which means ‘harmony,’ since the restoration of harmony and balance between nature, people and planet is the most critical issue facing humanity that we must tackle with extreme urgency,” said Charles during the annual Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony, held by the Rwandan Development Board on Friday, Sept. 2.
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“Otherwise these, and other magnificent creatures and their precious habitats, will be lost forever,” added the lifelong conservationist, proclaiming himself to be “most touched” by the honour of naming the four-month-old gorilla.
“Rwanda is embarking on an ambitious project to expand Africa’s oldest national park, Volcanoes National Park,” he continued. “This once-in-a-generation initiative will expand the park by approximately 23%. This expansion of the Volcanoes National Park will, I hope, ensure a bright future for the mountain gorillas that call it home.”
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According to a press release from Clarence House, as reported by People, the ceremony has been held annually since 2005, and was based upon a centuries-old Rwandan tradition of naming children while surrounded by family and friends.
“By giving a name to these majestic animals, we give them a value they undoubtedly deserve,” Visit Rwanda detailed in a statement. “The ceremony is an opportunity to thank the communities that live around Volcanoes National Park, our research partners, vets and the dedicated
Amongst the wreaths on Queen Elizabeth’s coffin were handwritten notes for the late monarch penned by Prince William and Kate Middleton.
was one of tradition and military precision, but there were a number of touching and personal details in honor of Her late Majesty too.Atop her coffin, as well as the glittering crown jewels, was a beautiful floral arrangement which had been chosen carefully by the .Poignantly, the wreath features blooms taken from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, and Highgrove House—each with symbolic meanings. According to the palace, the flowers include rosemary for remembrance.
Looking out the window Muriel MacIntyre waves to the postman who carries a letter addressed to her.
Ahead of The Queen’s funeral tomorrow, the Queen Consort, Camilla has shared a personal memory of the monarch who saw the funny side of a shoe mishap on Camilla’s wedding day. Speaking in a televised tribute to the late Queen, Camilla also described the Queen’s “wonderful blue eyes” but also shared how her gaze could be a little withering if you “dare question” her equestrian knowledge.The Queen Consort, who had known the monarch for several decades, said the Queen had a clear demarcation between her public duties and private life and admitted that her summer breaks at Balmoral in Scotland were a moment for “her enjoyment”.
Looking out the window Muriel MacIntyre waves to the postman who carries a letter addressed to her. But it isn’t any ordinary letter, this envelope bears a royal “C” from the Queen Consort Camilla.
King Charles' staff have been issued their redundancy papers during a church service held for the Queen. Workers at Clarence House were reportedly "livid and shaken" after finding out that they could be left unemployed.
Big changes are coming. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla are set to move into their new residence at Buckingham Palace — which could mean his former employees will be out of work.
King Charles‘ staff at Clarence House is reportedly at risk of being let go as he transitions to Buckingham Palace.
King Charles III will use Clarence House as his home for the time being, with major building work at Buckingham Palace yet to be completed, it has been confirmed. Buckingham Palace is regarded as Monarchy HQ and Charles III has already held a series of audiences with Prime Minister Liz Truss, cabinet ministers and Realm High Commissioners at the famous London landmark. The £369 million reservicing programme at the historic building is spanning 10 years, and includes updating the electrical cabling, plumbing and heating.
Keeping everyone informed. Queen Elizabeth II‘s bees were told about her death and King Charles III‘s ascension.
Charles is now officially King Charles III following the death of his mother Elizabeth II. Charles, 73, was automatically given the title, but has since been proclaimed as monarch in a moving ceremony witnessed by the public for the first time in British history.The Accession Council in the state apartments of London's St James’s Palace confirmed his role on Saturday morning. And while Charles, who has already undertaken a number of duties in the days since his mother died including meeting cheering crowds outside Buckingham Palace and giving a national address, has been preparing for the moment for his entire life, some big changes are about to happen.
After the Queen's death, her son became King Charles III and his wife Camilla took on the title of Queen Consort - not Queen. Whilst they sound similar, the titles indicate a key difference.
The King and Queen Consort Camilla have left Balmoral en route to Aberdeen airport where they will fly back to London. King Charles was pictured in the back of a car, with Queen Consort Camilla in the front passenger seat, as they were driven in convoy over the River Dee towards Ballater.
King Charles will address the nation later today in his first speech since the death of his mother, the Queen. In the televised speech, Charles will pay tribute to Britain's longest reigning monarch – who died yesterday at the age of 96 – and pledge his duty to a life of service.The new King will be formally proclaimed monarch at a historic Accession Council tomorrow.