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Earlier Today(Aussie Time), Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Australia to represent Her Majesty the Queen during the at the opening of the XXI Commonwealth Games, reading out Her Majesty's customary message, which calls on athletes to come together in the spirit of friendly competition and a few days of engagements on tour of the country down-under

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall today arrived in Brisbane for the start of a tour of Australia and to officially open the 2018 Commonwealth Games on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen.@GC2018 #GC2018 #RoyalVisitAustralia pic.twitter.com/s8I7JlBOR6

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

According to Australia TV Channel 9 news, Their Royal Highnesses arrived a couple of days ago and spent a few days in a secret location in regional New South Wales. According to the media house, they were seen boarding their private jet in the central NSW town of Wagga Wagga on Wednesday morning destination Queensland after spending time with friends on a farm

They arrived in Brisbane, Queensland where they were officially received and welcome by Her Majesty's official representative in Australia Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wife Lady Cosgrove at the old government house. After signing the visitor's book, They proceeded to the lawn, where His Royal Highness inspected the Guard of Honour.

Their Royal Highnesses were received by the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lady Cosgrove at Old Government House. #RoyalVisitAustralia pic.twitter.com/0S8FEjzi8j

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

After signing the visitor's book, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall proceeded to the lawn, where His Royal Highness inspected the Guard of Honour. pic.twitter.com/gPnN5LGd6V

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

After Their Royal Highnesses met with members of the public who brace the rainy day and waited in the city's botanic gardens.

Their Royal Highnesses then had a chance to meet members of the public who had waited in the city's botanic gardens. #RoyalVisitAustralia pic.twitter.com/ekY9Y38P5E

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

After meeting the public Their Royal Highness then visited the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital to learn about Juiced TV which is a TV show made by children, for other youngsters in the hospital. The aim of the show is to benefit their health and well-being while in hospital.  They also met with Abi Head, a 13 -year-old Juiced TV star and founder of Juiced TV and Philippa Russell, who founded the TV station and is the 2018 Queensland Australian of the Year Award winner.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall then visited the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital to learn about @Juiced_TV which is a TV show made by children, for other youngsters in the hospital.#RoyalVisitAustralia pic.twitter.com/efIO1oJxu9

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

 They then saw a music therapy and dance session, and then took part in baking during one of the Juiced TV shows.

Their Royal Highnesses meet Abi Head, a 13 -year-old Juiced TV star and founder of @Juiced_TV and Philippa Russell, who founded the TV station and is the 2018 Queensland Australian of the Year Award winner.#RoyalVisitAustralia pic.twitter.com/gF7S1QzBky

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

Their Royal Highnesses then saw a music therapy and dance session, and then took part in baking during one of the @Juiced_TV shows. #RoyalVisitAustralia pic.twitter.com/E6dvg8Mzst

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

They also visited a tour of the athletes' village as well as other major tourist destinations including the Great Barrier Reef and Bundaberg's rum distiller


You can read more about their visit to the Hospital on 9 news.

For this leg of the visit Her Royal Highness wore a green lace Fiona Clare dress and a matching Philip Treacy hat

Commonwealth Pre games reception:
Their Royal Highness attended a pre- opening reception hosted by the Governor-General Sir Cosgrove and his wife Lady Cosgrove. They met and spoke with various official representatives of Commonwealth nations as well as Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate (L) and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk

They also met with Their Majesties King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u of the Kingdom of Tonga.

Their Royal Highnesses then attended a reception on the Gold Coast ahead of the @GC2018 opening ceremony, as guests of the Governor-General. There they met various other guests including The King of Tonga. #RoyalVisitAustralia pic.twitter.com/EHJHkIbasg

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

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Opening Ceremony:

They later arrived at the Carrara Stadium ready for the official opening of the Commonwealth Games 2018 were The Prince of Wales will officially open the games on behalf of the Head of the Commonwealth Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth.

Before the opening ceremony, Their Royal Highnesses were invited on stage together with  President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, Louise Martin, CBE and the chairman of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games organising committee, Peter Beattie

Embed from Getty Images After, His Royal Highness read Her Majesty's opening words on her behalf. You can read her words here

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have arrived at the Carrara Stadium ready for the official opening of the Commonwealth Games 2018. @GC2018 #GC2018 pic.twitter.com/VmG8RCA1Ov

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

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Her Royal Highness doned powder blue dress with an embellished bodice by Anna Valentine, her trademark string of pearls, with a beige leather Fendi Regular Peekaboo, suede pumps and a white scarf to ward off the evening chill





Their Royal Highnesses will visit Brisbane & the Gold Coast together; before His Royal Highness continues his visit to Queensland and the Northern Territory, concluding on Tuesday 10th April.

Last week Clarence House, released a recently recorded video message done by The Duchess introducing three animations which aim to raise awareness of coercive and controlling behaviour so that more people understand that this is domestic abuse and a criminal offence.


In a video recorded at Clarence House, The Duchess of Cornwall says: "Thankfully the sometimes disastrous effects of domestic abuse in society are now much better understood. Much less understood is the psychological abuse which exists in some relationships. I'm delighted that Dorset Police and Bournemouth University are working together to make this short film and that it will, over time, help to raise public awareness of some of the complex characteristics that make up controlling and coercive behaviour which is now, thank goodness, a crime."

The Countess of Chester received last week March 16th an Honorary Doctorate for her work in literacy.

Today The Duchess of Cornwall will receive an Honorary Doctorate at @uochester’s Graduation Ceremony in recognition of her work to promote literacy. pic.twitter.com/EZ7YUPY1ZB

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) March 16, 2018

The Duchess of Cornwall known as the Countess of Chester in the City of Chester was honoured by the University of Chester during their Graduation Ceremony today and was awarded in recognition of her commitment to promoting literacy.

"As you leave today’s degree ceremony, you should do so with your heads held high, justly proud of all you have achieved."

- HRH congratulates graduates at today's @uochester Graduation Ceremony after being presented with an Honorary Doctorate for her literacy work. pic.twitter.com/vXeBECBydC

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) March 16, 2018

Hosted in the historic Chester Cathedral, she received her Doctorate of Letters in front of 500 graduates from a number of academic faculties.

HRH’s work has a strong focus on encouraging a love of reading and writing from an early age. 📚

Find out more: https://t.co/wBz0wArEDm pic.twitter.com/OzyWKft91X

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) March 16, 2018

The Countess who is a strong promoter of literacy in the UK and internationally, with particular focus on encouraging a love of reading and writing from an early age.

#TBT to when HRH The Prince of Wales received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters in 2007 - HRH The Duchess of Cornwall will also be recognised with the award of an Honorary Doctorate of Letters at Graduation tomorrow 🎓 pic.twitter.com/900LH6A1aN

— UoChester Alumni 🎓 (@ChesterAlumni) March 15, 2018

As we all know The Countess is an avid reader and undertakes a number of engagements to promote the importance of supporting literacy, including the 500 Words Competition, an initiative which encourages children around the country to get creative and send in their stories of no more than 500 words, and the Man Booker Prize for Fiction.

According to Clarence House, The Countess said during a speech:  “I want to begin by thanking you, Chancellor, for the Honorary Doctorate that you have just bestowed upon me. I am grateful, too, for the Public Orator’s generous words and for the wonderfully warm welcome I have received today.

“As Countess of Chester, I take great pride in my relationship with both this beautiful city and now with your University.”

The Duchess of Cornwall congratulates the Queen Mother Champion Chase winning jockey @NdeBoinville at #CheltenhamFestival.

HRH presented the trophy to the owner of Altior during the prizegiving. pic.twitter.com/MphiHlutJw

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) March 14, 2018

Yesterday was CommonWealth Day, an annual opportunity to celebrate together the links amongst the 53 communities across the world. This day starts its celebrations with a church service at the Westminister Chapel in the presence of the Head of the CommonWealth and after a reception at Marlborough House.

Happy #CommonwealthDay 2018.
Find out more about the events which took place today & thank you for following. https://t.co/aSJ8TKsdNG pic.twitter.com/Ex7wiWrucQ

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

Happy #CommonwealthDay! Her Majesty The Queen and members of The Royal Family will today celebrate Commonwealth Day. pic.twitter.com/8qL89F6vAq

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

This year's theme is  'Towards a Common Future' which emphasizes how the Commonwealth can address global challenges and work to create a better future for all citizens through sub-themes of sustainability, safety, prosperity and fairness.

Her Majesty as Head of the Commonwealth led the celebrations. The service is the largest annual inter-faith gathering in the UK and from around the Commonwealth come together to celebrate the day.

Her Majesty The Queen, Head of The Commonwealth, arrives at @Wabbey for today's #CommonwealthDay Service. pic.twitter.com/HCDbqFLhHq

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

The Queen's work as Head of the Commonwealth is supported by other members of the Royal Family, who attend the service in addition to their own work around the Commonwealth through Commonwealth visits and charities.

Members of the Royal Family who attended this year were: Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Henry and his fiance Ms Meghan Markle, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew Duke of York, Princess Alexandra, Birgitte Duchess of Gloucester and Sophie Countess of Wessex. Both the Countess and Duchess's respective spouses Prince Edward Earl of Wessex and Prince Richard Duke of Gloucester were not present the Duke was celebrating in Malawi.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall arrive @Wabbey for the Commonwealth service. #CommonwealthDay. pic.twitter.com/ezyPEim2RU

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle arrive at @Wabbey for The Commonwealth Service. #CommonwealthDay pic.twitter.com/sIkCMFxCq5

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

The Queen is joined by other Members of The Royal Family at @Wabbey as they celebrate #CommonwealthDay. pic.twitter.com/Vjy5gIgDZU

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

The church service was led by the Dean of Westminster, the service encompasses traditional hymns and readings, with performances from artists around the Commonwealth and thought-provoking speeches from community leaders.

'As we give thanks for our rich diversity and for our common humanity, let us pray together for peace and unity' – Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, gives the bidding during The Commonwealth Service at @Wabbey. #CommonwealthDay pic.twitter.com/5dXcc9IQI2

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

During the Commonwealth Service, The @PortGospelChoir sing Paul Simon's Bridge Over Troubled Water. #CommonwealthDay pic.twitter.com/uhOr8Fc1cW

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

Ngāti Rānana, the London Māori Choir, sings The Call for Welcome.
The London based community group celebrate New Zealand Māori culture and traditions. #CommonwealthDay pic.twitter.com/wEUF5oIDiT

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

After the service, the royal family led by Her Majesty met with the public who attended the service outside the church before going to a small reception.

The Queen receives a posy at the end of this year's #CommonwealthDay service at @Wabbey. pic.twitter.com/lVQWe410cN

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

After the service The Queen and members of The Royal Family met performers & members of the Commonwealth community, including @LiamPayne #CommonwealthDay pic.twitter.com/nJgsOyprdi

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle also met performers at Westminster Abbey. #CommonwealthDay pic.twitter.com/jdVxrxHWKJ

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

After the #CommonwealthDay service The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle met schoolchildren outside @wabbey pic.twitter.com/iO5F4CWYhi

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

Reception:

In the evening, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles, The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duke of Cambridge representing Her Majesty the Queen attended a reception hosted at Malborough House by Commonwealth secretary Baroness Scotland.

Tonight, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duke of Cambridge are guests of The Commonwealth Secretary-General, @PScotlandCSG, at the #CommonwealthDay Reception at Marlborough House. pic.twitter.com/Q1S5QJ1mUI

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

TRH arrive at Marlborough House and are greeted by @PScotlandCSG. #CommonwealthDay pic.twitter.com/KCSw9V0Hjm

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, who are attending on behalf of The Queen, met guests associated with the #CHOGM18 theme, 'Towards a Common Future' – which looks to how The Commonwealth can address global challenges. #CommonwealthDay pic.twitter.com/y98GwtmAW1

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

The Duke of Cambridge, also attending on behalf of Her Majesty, meets representatives from around The Commonwealth at tonight's #CommonwealthDay reception. pic.twitter.com/vvWCH3rHM2

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duke of Cambridge then watched a performance by Ngati Ranana, the London Maori Choir. pic.twitter.com/QZk1F44MYI

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 12, 2018

The London Maori Choir performed at the reception, which was held at the home of the Commonwealth Secretariat. 

Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II R hosted His Royal Highness Prince Karim The Aga Khan IV on March 8th for a private dinner at Windsor Castle. The dinner was in celebration of The Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee of the his leadership as Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim Community.

Members of the British Royal Family who attended were Their Royal Highnesses: Prince Charles Prince of Wales, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, Princess Anne and Sir Timothy and Prince Andrew Duke of York. Also present as well were members of the Aga Khan Royal Family: Princess Zahra Aga Khan, Princess Salwa Aga Khan(formely Kendra Spears)

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall celebrated the International Women's Day by hosting a reception to celebrate the Women of the World Festival (WOW) at Clarence House.

The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception at Clarence House to celebrate the Southbank Centre’s Women of the World Festival. This global event celebrates women and girls and looks at the obstacles that stop them from achieving their potential. HRH is President of the festival. One of the guests at the event today was actress Mona Hammond, who has recently been awarded the WOW Lifetime Achievement Award for her theatre career and for championing black British actors. #IWD2018 #InternationalWomensDay #WOWLDN

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According to Clarence House, "The global festival celebrates women and girls, and looks at the obstacles that stop them from achieving their potential." The Duchess is President of the London Southbank Centre's WOW, and met guests including singer Annie Lennox, entrepreneur Liz Earle, author Kate Mosse, broadcaster Mary Portas and author Kathy Lette at today’s event.

The Duchess began her short speech by welcoming "Ladies, and a smattering of very brave gentlemen" to her London home and praised the Women of the World Festival as "an astonishing creation". To continue she said: "This year, WOW will take place in 53 countries across the world.

The Duchess meets guests at the @WOWtweetUK reception, including @AnnieLennox and actress Mona Hammond.

Mona has recently been awarded the WOW Lifetime Achievement Award for her theatre career and for championing black British actors.

#IWD2018 pic.twitter.com/i4hPndP0EC

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) March 8, 2018

"It truly is a global festival dedicated to presenting work by women and promoting equality for women and girls."