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A collector who bought 50 items belonging to Princess Margaret, pictured left in her garden, at son David Linley's controversial 2006 auction is now offering them for sale again with altogether heftier price tags. This includes a 5.16 carat diamond ring for $2million (top right), a Cartier watch for $230,000 and a bed once belonging to the Queen's grandparents which is on sale for $320,000.
The Queen with Princess Anne
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, takes to treetops during Arboretum visitBy Robert Jobson 4 hrs ago Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, takes to treetops during Arboretum visit 
The Duchess of Cornwall took in the colourful display of Autumn today when she visited The National Arboretum.
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“There’s nothing better than working outside,” Camilla declared as she met staff and toured the 600 acre arboretum at Westonbirt, just down the road from Highgrove, the home she shares with Prince Charles near Tetbury in Gloucestershire.
It was almost like normal times again as the Duchess strolled around the botanical gardens, saying hello to tourists who had no idea she would be there.
Since March she and most of the Royal Family have avoided going to places where crowds could gather. There was a more relaxed atmosphere at Westonbirt today but, in line with government guidance, there was no shaking of hands or breach of social distancing during the hour-long visit.
© Provided by Evening Standard “There’s nothing better than working outside,” Camilla declared as she met staff and toured the 600 acre arboretum at Westonbirt (AP)
Camilla, 73, is patron of the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum, and a regular visitor over the years. She took the opportunity to walk the picturesque Maple Loop and see the spectacular autumn displays of the national collection of Maples and Japanese Maple Cultivars.
Started in the early 1980s, the collection contains around 297 different types of cultivar, including some of the finest specimens in the UK.
Camilla also walked across the gardens’ 300 metre long and 13 metre high treetop walkway to see the canopy.
Happy Photos of Charles and Camilla.
Duchess of Cornwall is elegant in a pale blue suit and face mask on a visit to the Bank of England HQ with Prince Charles to learn how it's supporting the economy during Covid-19
The Duchess of Cornwall, 73, visited Headquarters of Bank of England today Camilla was joined by Prince Charles, 71, both of whom donned face masks
Will highlight bank's role in supporting national economy through Covid-19
The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles put safety first as they visited the Headquarters of the Bank of England today.
Camilla, 73, cut a stylish figure in a pale blue suit and floral face mask, and completed her outfit with a pair of black suede boots and coordinating bag.
Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales, 71, looked dapper in a navy-striped suit, zig zag patterned tie and adhered to government guidelines by donning a paisley-print face mask.
Camilla (pictured) and Prince Charles visited the bank to highlight the role the central bank is playing in supporting the economy through lockdowns imposed to tackle Covid-19
Camilla, who wore her blonde hair coiffured away from her face and kept her makeup minimal, accessorised her outfit with a dainty gold pendant necklace and added light blue, and silver dragonfly brooches to the left-hand side of her blazer.
The Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla, were welcomed to Threadneedle Street by Governor, Andrew Bailey.
They met those involved in the production of bank notes and spoke to the Bank's regional agents.
The United Kingdom's $3 trillion economy has been battered by restrictions imposed to halt the spread of the virus.
Prince Charles (pictured) and Camilla met those involved in the production of bank notes and spoke to the Bank's regional agents
During their visit Prince Charles and Camilla (pictured) met those involved in the production of bank notes and spoke to the Bank's regional agents
The royal couple, pictured also met with the bank's Governor Andrew Bailey to highlight the bank's role in supporting the national economy through the Covid-19 pandemic
This latest visit comes as Camilla, pictured inspecting notes with Prince Charles, met with health secretary Matt Hancock to see the work of Covid-sniffing dogs from her charity Medical Detection Dogs
Kate Middleton and Prince William (pictured left, and bottom right), 38, have thanked the NHS frontline heroes at the Pride of Britain Awards. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met six representatives of the NHS to discuss their work during the pandemic, before presenting them with the special recognition award at St Bartholomew's hospital in London. TV presenter Kate Garraway, whose husband Derek is still seriously ill in hospital after contracting Covid-19 in March, introduced the royal couple to the members of the NHS (pictured, top left, and bottom right).
As a couple they complement eachother and always seem to be happy together.
Now THAT'S what one calls herd immunity! Prince Charles and Camilla invite the Mail to Highgrove to see how glorious elephant sculptures can make her late brother Mark Shand's last wishes come true
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have five life-sized model elephants in the gardens of HighgroveThey have welcomed the unusual additions to the Gloucestershire estate in memory of Camilla's late brother
The five stunning sculptures, made by artisans in the jungles of southern India, are part of a 125-strong herd
Not every day do you see a herd of elephants migrating through the Cotswolds. Particularly in the gardens of the Prince of Wales's beloved country home, Highgrove. And yet here they are.
Five life-sized – and utterly glorious – model pachyderms being greeted by Charles and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, on a glorious autumnal morning as they gingerly navigate the future king's prized wildflower meadow.
They have welcomed the unusual additions to the Gloucestershire estate in memory of Camilla's late brother, Mark Shand.
Not every day do you see a herd of elephants migrating through the Cotswolds. Particularly in the gardens of the Prince of Wales's beloved country home, Highgrove. And yet here they are
They have welcomed the unusual additions to the Gloucestershire estate in memory of Camilla's late brother, Mark Shand
The stunning elephant sculptures, made by artisans in the jungles of southern India, are part of a 125-strong herd which had been due to be exhibited in aid of Elephant Family across London's Royal Parks this summer
Mark was an adventurer, conservationist, travel writer, lover of women and free spirit who led a truly fascinating life until his tragic death six years ago.
They are now bringing to fruition CoExistence, an environmental art campaign Mark dreamed up with trustee Ruth Ganesh a decade ago, but was sadly never able to realise.
Their stunning elephant sculptures, made by artisans in the jungles of southern India, are part of a 125-strong herd which had been due to be exhibited in aid of Elephant Family across London's Royal Parks this summer.
Instead, having made the 5,200-mile journey to Britain by lorry and boat at the beginning of the year, these exotic beasts found themselves locked down due to the pandemic.
Mark was an adventurer, conservationist, travel writer, lover of women and free spirit who led a truly fascinating life until his tragic death six years ago
So Camilla, 73, took it upon herself to personally write dozens of letters to family and friends, asking them to temporarily adopt an elephant – or five – until they can finally be exhibited next summer.
The duchess still finds it hard to believe that she won't ever hear her adored younger brother's throaty tones again.
'He used to call me 'Camills',' she told the Daily Mail in an exclusive interview on Monday. 'The phone would ring, and I always knew it was him as I'd hear my name: 'Camills, please can you help with the elephants?'
Charles, who wasn't scheduled to join her, makes an unexpected appearance. He knows how much this means to his wife and is keen to ensure the elephants are placed just so.
Charles, who wasn't scheduled to join her, makes an unexpected appearance. He knows how much this means to his wife and is keen to ensure the elephants are placed just so
He's sporting a much-loved and well-worn (in fact it appears almost threadbare in places) full-length embroidered coat given to him in Pakistan, which he habitually wears when walking around his estate. Although its existence is fabled, it's never been seen in public before. It's sweetly eccentric and makes you realise how relaxed he feels here.
The prince chats enthusiastically about how the elephants, which were five years in the making, have been fashioned from Lantana camara, a horribly invasive weed introduced to India as an ornamental by British tea planters in the 19th century, but which is now choking the protected forests of Asia.
Conflict between humans and wildlife for food and space claims the lives of one person and one elephant in India on average every day. 'That's why it is even more important that we have to raise funds now,' says Camilla.
'They were doing so well with these 'elephant corridors' (which let the animals wander without coming into contact with villagers) and had a good scheme about rehousing the people. Then along comes Covid and everything comes to a grinding halt. It is so important now that we keep this going.
'If everything goes on being as crowded as it is, the elephants will have nothing to eat. You have got to sort it out for the people, the habitat and the elephants. Everything works together.'
I remark that she reminds me of her husband, who has been urging man to work in harmony with nature, not against it, for decades, despite public derision at times.
'Everyone said he was talking nonsense,' the duchess says. 'He has been going on about it for 40 years and look, it's almost too late now. That is the frightening thing.
'Covid hasn't helped. What happens to all the PPE? The masks? People putting stuff in plastic wrapping again. It is a terrible worry.
Lady Bathurst, the chatelaine of Cirencester Park, also has five elephants on public display, as does Lord Rothschild, whose herd will be part of the 'winter walk' at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire. 'It's going to be very hard to see them go next spring,' says Lady Bathurst
'But on a positive note, wherever my brother is, I am sure he is praying these beautiful creatures will make a lot of money for the charity. And look at them. How could you resist?'
They are now bringing to fruition CoExistence, an environmental art campaign Mark dreamed up with trustee Ruth Ganesh (pictured) a decade ago, but was sadly never able to realise
Her sister, Annabel Elliot, couldn't. Mrs Elliot, who is also a trustee of Elephant Family, has three model elephants joining two large elephant topiaries that Mark gave her in a field at her Dorset home. Like Camilla, she also misses Mark desperately.
'He lived here with me when he was in England,' she says.
'What is nice now, though, is that his daughter, Ayesha, has become part of my family. She comes down here a lot and sleeps in Mark's room, which is so nice.' Mark received a fatal head injury when he tripped on a pavement in New York after a fundraiser for his charity.
Mrs Elliot adds: 'Mark was always a traveller, off on another expedition. And what's so ironic is that given all of the things he faced – being shipwrecked, being charged by animals – it was just falling down that killed him. It's so strange, isn't it?
'This is a lovely tribute, though, and next summer, all being well, to have the whole herd in London will be amazing.'
Jilly Cooper would surely agree. The author, 83, has taken on two of Camilla's elephants. 'Aren't they just glorious?' she says proudly.
Jilly explains she would meet Mark Shand – 'such a handsome man' – at the duchess's house when Camilla was married to her first husband, Andrew Parker Bowles. 'I think my darling Mark must be so pleased,' she says.
Author Jilly Cooper, 83, has taken on two of Camilla's elephants. 'Aren't they just glorious?' she says proudly
'He was so heavenly and didn't care about himself at all. It was all about the elephants. He'll be looking down, parting the clouds in heaven and smiling.'
Lady Bathurst, the chatelaine of Cirencester Park, also has five elephants on public display, as does Lord Rothschild, whose herd will be part of the 'winter walk' at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire.
'It's going to be very hard to see them go next spring,' says Lady Bathurst. 'But thankfully they will be travelling on to their next, wonderful elephant adventure.'
There's no doubt, says Camilla, that her dear, much-missed brother, would have heartily approved.
To find out more, or how to adopt or purchase an elephant, please visit coexistencestory.org
For more details on Elephant Family, see elephant-family.org
Princess Eeuphelma of Bhutan, 27, married her partner Dasho Thinlay Norbu in an intimate ceremony which was announced on Instagram by the royal court of Bhutan yesterday. The happy couple, pictured, were photographed in traditional attire (left). Details of the celebrations were kept a secret until the announcement was made. It marks the third union between groom's family and the royal house of Bhutan. His older sister Jetsun Pema wed the King in 2011 (bottom right), while another sister Yeatso Lhamo is married to the King's brother Prince Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (top right)
The happy couple in a pictured shared online by a royal fan. Dasho is a pilote, while Euphelma, who graduated from the University of Georgetown in 2016, is a sport ambassador for Bhutan
The Queen has escaped Covid-19 restrictions at Windsor for a long weekendShe has gone to Sandringham with Prince Philip until early this weekThey spent four months in 'HMS Bubble' at start of coronavirus pandemic
The Queen has escaped Covid restrictions at Windsor Castle to spend a long weekend with Prince Philip at Sandringham, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
After returning to work, she had been apart from the Duke of Edinburgh for the past month. But on Thursday she travelled to Wood Farm – just in time to see him before Britain returns to lockdown.
She is expected to return to Windsor early this week.
Until Covid struck, the modest farmhouse on the Norfolk estate had become 99-year-old Prince Philip's main home following his retirement from formal Royal duties in 2017.
However, he left in March to join the Queen at Windsor, where they spent four months with a specially screened household dubbed 'HMS Bubble'.
The Queen has escaped Covid restrictions at Windsor Castle to spend a long weekend with Prince Philip at Sandringham, The Mail on Sunday can reveal
They also had a summer holiday at Balmoral in August, but spent less than half their normal ten weeks in Scotland due to coronavirus restrictions there that limit visits from family and friends.
The Duke then wanted to return to Wood Farm and, in an unusual move, the Queen decided to join him before returning to Windsor last month.
Wood Farm has long been a favourite of the couple. The five-bedroom farmhouse brings back fond memories from their younger days, as the Queen cooks and the Duke does the washing-up.
The small number of staff there do not wear Royal livery, and it is still the one home where the Queen feels she can escape the pressures of monarchy.
When she returned to Windsor alone at the start of October, the plan was for her to commute between Norfolk, Windsor and Buckingham Palace where she could have official engagements.
Seemingly, however, that has proved unworkable, and her only Royal visit has been a trip to the Porton Down military research laboratory near Salisbury.
Until Covid struck, the modest farmhouse on the Norfolk estate had become 99-year-old Prince Philip's main home following his retirement from formal Royal duties in 2017
Part of the issue has been maintaining the integrity of the 'Bubble'. Before staff look after the Queen, 94, and the Duke, they must self-isolate for two weeks to prevent any danger of the Royals catching Covid-19.
The couple celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary this month, having spent more time together in the past six months than since their early married life in Malta, where they lived simply in a villa from 1949 to 1951 – the only period when the Queen said she lived 'normally'. As Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen was at her happiest in the gardens she helped design.
Denmark’s Crown Prince Family gives poignant statement on Coronavirus
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Ajoint statement from the entire Danish Crown Prince family was broadcast in the programme “Denmark stands together” from the Danish TV-channel TV2 on Saturday evening. In this touching greeting, the whole family comes together and everyone shared their experiences living through the special situation that now affects all Danes and many people around the world. Crown Prince Frederik opens the greeting by saying: “Dear everyone. The world looks completely different today than it did just a few weeks ago. We all miss our normal everyday lives.”
“We have come outside to get fresh air and to move. It is the second week of home education and it has required some transformation of both the children and us” said Crown Princess Mary standing beside her husband Crown Prince Frederick while Princess Josephine, Prince Vincent, Prince Christian and Princess Isabella were playing in the garden at Amalienborg Castle. The Crown Prince family lives in Amalienborg Castle in downtown Copenhagen. The Royal Court has confirmed that this is where the royals will stay during the coronavirus crisis.
In the video Princess Josephine, Prince Vincent, Prince Christian and Princess Isabella children are seen playing football and on their trampoline in the gardens behind the magnificent castle of Amalienborg. Nevertheless, they also actively participated in this greeting to the Danish people.
[At the 2006 Census 8,963 Australian residents declared they were born in Denmark. In addition 50,413 Australian residents claimed Danish ancestry, either singularly or with another ancestry.]
William, 38, didn't want to alarm the public so kept his illness secret, source saidHis diagnosis came after Prince Charles and PM Boris Johnson fell ill with CovidThe disease 'knocked William for six,' but he continued working remotelyThe Duke had teleconferences and led the 'Clap for Carers' despite illness
Prince William secretly battled coronavirus in April - days after his father Prince Charles contracted it - and was left 'struggling to breathe,' according to a report.
The Duke of Cambridge, 38, did not reveal he was sick because he didn't want to alarm the public.
He caught the virus in April, after Prince Charles and Prime Minister Boris Johnson fell ill.
His wife did not fall ill or test positive for the virus, it is understood.
The Duke was treated by palace physicians and quarantined at the family home of Anmer Hall in Norfolk. His wife did not fall ill or test positive for the virus, it is understood.
'There were important things going on and I didn't want to worry anyone,' the Duke said at an engagement, according to The Sun.
Prince Charles speaks to the nation whilst recovering from coronavirus
That month, William continued working and made 14 telephone and video calls despite sources revealing he was rocked by the disease.
These included one to staff at Queen’s Hospital Burton on April 1 following the death of consultant Amged El-Hawrani, 55.
A source told The Sun: 'William was hit pretty hard by the virus - it really knocked him for six.
'At one stage he was struggling to breathe, so obviously everyone around him was pretty panicked.
'After seeing medics and testing positive - which was obviously quite a shock given how fit and healthy he is - William was determined it should be business as usual though.
'He was determined to fulfil his engagements.
Following the news that his father and the Prime Minister had both fallen ill, William believed that going public with his sickness would only add to the nation's anxieties.
As the Queen gave her impassioned 'We Will Meet Again' address, the Duke decided it would be better not to add to Britain's strain, sources said.
And despite the impact the virus had on him, the father-of-three continued to contact frontline NHS workers to tell them how 'proud' he was of their commitment.
Indeed, his having caught coronavirus brought home just how terrible the contagion is and that it can strike anybody down, a source told The Sun.
The Cambridge's in lockdown: What royal engagements did Prince William carry out from home in April?The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent lockdown at their Norfolk home of Anmer Hall with their children, Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, five, and Prince Louis, two.
The couple are understood to have enjoyed the extra time the lockdown allowed them to spend with their children - with Kate taking a lead on the youngsters' schoolwork.
But the period had even more challenges for the family than previously understood as it was today revealed that Prince William secretly battled coronavirus in April.
That month, William continued working and made 14 telephone and video calls despite sources revealing he was rocked by the disease.
Here are some of the public engagements the Duke of Cambridge carried out from home the month he fell ill:
April 8: William and Kate carry out their first royal engagement via video call to school children whose parents are working on the frontlineDuke and Duchess of Cambridge carried out their first royal engagement via video call to school children whose parents are working on the frontline on April 8.
William, 37, and Kate, 38, were seen giggling as the pupils, wearing Easter-themed bunny ears, presented them with a 'virtual' bouquet of paper flowers.
The couple, dialing in from their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall, spoke to staff and youngsters from Casterton Primary Academy in Lancashire, where teachers are helping to look after the children of key workers in frontline services including the NHS and social care, as well as supermarkets and delivery drivers.
The Duke and Duchess were keen to thank staff for all they were doing during the Covid-19 epidemic as well talk about the effect it is having on the youngsters.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge carried out their first royal engagement via video call to school children whose parents are working on the frontline on April 8 April 16: Prince William opens Birmingham Nightingale hospital via video link
The Duke of Cambridge officially opened Birmingham's Nightingale Hospital on April 16.
Prince William, 37, said the temporary field hospital - built inside the NEC exhibition centre in just eight days - was also a 'wonderful example' of the 'pulling together' going on up and down the UK amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
He later released footage of a call he made to the team behind the hospital to thank them for their efforts - and was told the temporary facility was built 'on kindness'.
William spoke to a group of staff via videophone from his Norfolk home to learn more about the project and their experiences working while the country is in lockdown, a clip of the conversation was posted on Instagram.
The Duke of Cambridge, 37, has praised the 'herculean effort' of NHS staff and thanked them for their' 'selfless commitment' as he officially opened Birmingham 's Nightingale Hospital today. Pictured, pictured speaking via video link from his home, Amner Hall in Norfolk
April 23: Prince William makes a surprise appearance in a Blackadder sketch with Stephen Fry in aid of the Big Night In coronavirus fundraiserPrince William appeared on a Zoom call with Stephen Fry who reprised his iconic role as Lord Melchett in a hilarious Blackadder sketch for The Big Night In coronavirus fundraiser.
Melchett paced around his office impatiently waiting for the Duke to call in, quipping: 'I thought Germans were meant to be punctual'.
Apologising, William said Zoom was 'complicated stuff', later revealing homeschooling Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte is proving a 'bit of a nightmare' in lockdown.
The Duke said he is struggling to cope with not being able to watch EastEnders, but refused the Blackadder star's recommendation of trying Netflix sensation Tiger King instead, adding: 'I tend to avoid shows about royalty.'
As their virtual exchange drew to a close, Melchett reminded William to go out and clap for the NHS at 8pm, before William joked about not wearing any trousers.
The show then cut to the Cambridges clapping on their doorstep in Norfolk as part of the weekly show of gratitude for health and social care workers.
Stephen Fry (pictured in the top right hand corner of the laptop screen) reprised his role as Melchett in Blackadder to take a Zoom call with Prince William (main) to lead fifth week of Clap For the Carers - as MILLIONS of Britons noisily salute key workers from their doorsteps
April 23: William joins the family to lead fifth week of Clap For the Carers - as MILLIONS of Britons noisily salute key workers from their doorstepsPrince William, Kate Middleton and their children all wore NHS blue as they led the Clap for Carers on April 23.
William stood alongside Kate, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis who all put their hands together and praise everyone from NHS healthcare workers to shop assistants who are risking their lives to keep the country going.
The apple hasn't fallen far from the fashion tree in the Swedish royal family, with Princess Estelle looking a veritable 'mini-me' of her mother Crown Princess Victoria, 43, during a public appearance in Stockholm today.
The young royal, eight, donned a camel coat just like her mother's as they joined King Carl Gustaf of Sweden, 74, to stroll over the new Golden Bridge in Slussbron, Stockholm.
After cutting through a yellow ribbon, the family - appearing to social distance - walked through an arch of fireworks as they stepped foot first on the new bridge, with a small army of Swedish schoolchildren waving flags behind them.
Mother and daughter smile as children wave flags behind them; earlier they'd walked through an arch of fireworks as they first stepped foot on the new bridgeMother and daughter appeared to carry the same bag too, a tan leather clutch bag with red and green tartan fabric embellished with a horse.