Duncan Stone
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Filming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla for SKY/BBC/ITV/GB News. Views mine, not my employers.
Joined November 2012
King Charles meets New Zealand women’s rugby union team @BlackFerns They asked for a hug, the King replies: “Why not!” #KingCharles #RoyalFamily .#blackferns #royalcameraman
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Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh joined 100 excited Brownies, Guides and Rangers in making a live Amateur Radio contact with the International Space Station (ISS) at a special STEM event held at Brooklands Museum. @Girlguiding.@BrooklandsMuseu.@ARISS_Intl.@theRSGB
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C’mon England…with The King and @idriselba On a serious note His Majesty The King, Mr Idris Elba OBE, alumnus of The King’s Trust, and young people attended a discussion on youth opportunity and violence at St James’s Palace. #KingCharles #EnglandEuro2024 #england
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His Majesty The King, Colonel in Chief, The Household Division, presented New Colours to No. 9 and No. 12 Company The Irish Guards at Windsor Castle. The new Colours will be those trooped in the Trooping of the Colour in London on Saturday 15th June 2024. #KingCharles
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His Majesty The King attended the Ceremony of the Keys in the Gardens of The Palace of Holyroodhouse. #KingCharles #HolyroodWeek @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman #EDINBURGH
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The Prince of Wales, Patron of London’s Air Ambulance Charity, visited RAF Northolt to see two new H135 helicopters. Prince William jokingly said “Don’t break it, not on the first day!”. @OfficialDBecks_ @RAFNortholt .@LDNairamb @KensingtonRoyal .#PrinceWilliam #royalcameraman
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Her Majesty The Queen hosted a reception to mark the 15th anniversary of the.charity, Medical Detection Dogs. Her Majesty was given a gift by Maggie, a puppy in training, things didn’t quite go to plan!! 😂😂 #QueenCamilla #RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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Today at Duthie Park, Aberdeen, The King, Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society Aberdeen (RHSA), opened the annual Summer Flower show. #KingCharlesIII #RoyalFamily #royalcameraman @The_RHASS
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#KingCharles His Majesty The King attends the Ceremony of the Keys on the forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse and is then presented with the Elizabeth sword. #HolyroodWeek @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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Her Majesty the Queen has said The King is “fine” and “looking forward to getting back to work” during an engagement in Aberdeen Art Gallery to open a new safe space aimed at helping those living with domestic abuse. #queencamilla #KingCharlesIII #royalfamily
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A fond farewell to the Emperor and Empress of Japan and a ‘well done’ pat from The Queen to His Majesty. #JapanStateVisit #KingCharles #QueenCamilla @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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His Majesty The King met volunteers who’ve been collecting food, blankets and warm clothing for those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey. He then visited a Syrian community tent in Trafalgar Square where there’s support for the Syrian people after by the recent earthquakes.
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Her Majesty The Queen visited the English National Ballet’s Mulryan Centre for Dance. This will mark The Queen’s first official visit to English National Ballet since Her Majesty became Patron earlier this year. #QueenCamilla #RoyalFamily #royalcameraman @ENBallet
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His Majesty The King received the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of.Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC followed by the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable.Ms Margaret Beazley. #RoyalVisitAustralia #KingCharles @ausgov #sydney
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Their Majesties meeting the crowds at the Australian War Memorial including Hephner the Alpaca. ‘Bless you’ as Hephner sneezes on The King’s arm. #RoyalVisitAustralia #KingCharles #canberra #royalcameraman
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Their Majesties The King and Queen attended a Celebration for the 900th Anniversary of the City of Edinburgh. #KingCharles #QueenCamilla #EDINBURGH @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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The stage is set, the press are ready. #trooping #TroopingtheColour #KingCharles #RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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Their Majesties The King and Queen hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to thank those involved in the planning and arrangements following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Coronation. #KingCharlesIII #royalcameraman @RoyalFamily #4Kscreenshot
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His Majesty The King meets Prince’s Trust Award 2023 winners and celebrity ambassadors at Buckingham Palace. It recognises young people who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive impact on their community. @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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King Charles and Queen Camilla have landed in Nairobi at the start of their four day tour of Kenya. Photos from the flight. #KingCharlesIII ##QueenCamilla #RoyalVisitKenya #iphonephotography #royalcameraman
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#KingCharles His Majesty The King toured and attended a reception on the Royal Yacht Britannia, to mark 25 years since her arrival in Edinburgh. #HolyroodWeek @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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Prince William visited surplus food distribution charity Surplus to Supper in Sunbury-on-Thames, where he helped out in the kitchen and loaded meals into delivery vans.
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“I think I’m on the mend, these things take a bit of time to get rid of.” says Her Majesty The Queen during a reception for the Booker Prize finalists at Clarence House. #QueenCamilla @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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Their Majesties The King and Queen got a bare chested Samoan welcome. Chief Samoan dancer Freddie Tuilagi, a former rugby league player, invited His Majesty to join in the Samoan Welcome Dance before his visit to @chogm2024 #KingCharles #QueenCamilla @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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His Majesty The King officially opened the MacRobert Farming and Rural Skills Centre on the Dumfries House Estate. The King saw the science classroom, a soil testing workshop and sheep and cattle handling. @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman #4Kscreenshot
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#KingCharlesIII The King and Queen and The Princess Royal hosted guests at a Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. #princessroyal #HolyroodWeek @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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Her Majesty The Queen visited Christ Church C of E Primary School, celebrating their Literary Festival. Pupils fantastic with one called Kamilla and another asking “is it The Queen?” Thanks to all at @cchtfederation #QueenCamilla #RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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To mark His Majesty’s 75th birthday on Tuesday, The Prince’s Foundation hosted a celebratory event at Highgrove Gardens for individuals/organisations also turning 75 in 2023 including @75Windrush The King was joined by community champions enjoying live music and afternoon tea.
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The Queen joined guests at St James’s Palace, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Book Aid International, a charity in over 25 countries setting up libraries and providing books helping people to discover the power of reading. #QueenCamilla #RoyalFamily @Book_Aid #royalcameraman
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His Majesty The King met African business leaders and special guests, assembled by @PrincesTrust Africa Advisory Board. During the engagement he learnt about opportunities for young people and entrepreneurship in Africa. @PrincesTrust @idriselba @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of The Royal Family attended the Thistle Service at St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. #KingCharles #QueenCamilla #PrinceWilliam #PrinceEdward #duchessofedinburgh #EDINBURGH #royalcameraman
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…and here’s an edit with The Band of the Irish Guards led by Regimental Mascot, an Irish wolfhound named Turlough Mor! #dogs #irishwolfhound @IrishGuardsBand
His Majesty The King, Colonel in Chief, The Household Division, presented New Colours to No. 9 and No. 12 Company The Irish Guards at Windsor Castle. The new Colours will be those trooped in the Trooping of the Colour in London on Saturday 15th June 2024. #KingCharles
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The King and The Queen Consort attended the Royal Maundy Service at York Minster where His Majesty distributed the Maundy Money.
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“I’ve always wanted to tap dance and in my dotage perhaps it’s something I could take up!” Her Majesty The Queen visited the newly opened Meadows Community Centre, Cambridge where she met with @jojo_radebe #QueenCamilla #royalfamily #royalcameraman
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Today marks one year since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. It’s also one year since I started in my new job as Royal Cameraman to The King and Queen. What an incredible year and how quickly it’s gone. 📷@belperbarlow @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman #KingCharlesIII #QueenCamilla
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Her Majesty The Queen attended the QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse. The Queen and @FrankieDettori unveiled a statue of the three-time Champion Jockey coinciding with his final day’s racing in Britain. #QueenCamilla #royalcameraman @royalramily #4Kscreenshot
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The King visited The Africa Centre, where His Majesty heard about the role the Africa Centre plays in connecting Africans in the UK to the global diaspora on key issues. The King toured the recently launched new premises and met trustees, staff and guests. #royalcameraman
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Their Majesties have arrived at Sydney Airport for the start of their Australia Tour. The King’s visit to Australia will be His Majesty’s first visit to a Realm as Monarch. #RoyaltourAustralia #KingCharlesIII #QueenCamilla #Australia #Sydney #royalcameraman
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“I’m Strictly’s greatest fan�� says Her Majesty The Queen while on a visit to the newly opened Meadows Community Centre, Cambridge. @bbcstrictly @jojo_radebe #QueenCamilla #royalfamily #royalcameraman
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Today marks two years since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. It’s also two years since I started as Royal Cameraman to King Charles III and Queen Camilla. 📸 @belperbarlow .#KingCharles #QueenCamilla #royalfamily #royalcameraman
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Her Majesty The Queen met Caesar the parrot outside the Refettorio OzHarvest. Caesar was initially camera shy but eventually said ‘Hello’. #RoyalVisitAustralia #QueenCamilla #RoyalFamily #royalcameraman #parrot
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HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY your Majesty. The Coronation Food Project at The South Oxfordshire Food and Education Alliance sing to King Charles. #KingCharlesIII #KingCharlesAt75 #royalcameraman
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Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla arm in arm at the Australian National Botanical Gardens. @ausgov #RoyalVisitAustralia #KingCharles #QueenCamilla #RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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#statevisitgermany is over but with another spectacular escort out of German airspace from @Team_Luftwaffe thank you #RoyalVisitGermany #royalcameraman
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Her Majesty attended a musical evening at Salisbury Cathedral and commented on The King’s health. “He is doing extremely well under the circumstances. We are very touched by all of the letters and messages the public have been sending from everywhere. That’s very cheering.”
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The King and Queen attended a dinner at Mansion House. His Majesty was presented with The Pearl Sword, and recognised the work of the City of London civic institutions and Livery Companies – the city’s ancient and modern trade guilds. The King then addressed the assembled guests.
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Her Majesty The Queen celebrated the 850th anniversary of St John’s Foundation by meeting residents of St John’s Foundation almshouses at the Chapel of St Michael Within, Bath before attending a Service of Celebration at Bath Abbey. #QueenCamilla #RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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The King and Queen attended a celebration marking the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament. Their Majesties met those nominated for their extraordinary contribution to their communities. Outside people formed a Guard of Honour. #KingCharles #QueenCamilla @ScotParl
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#KingCharlesIII The King, accompanied by The Queen and The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, were presented with the Honours of Scotland at a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles’ Cathedral followed by a fly past by the #redarrows @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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Waving back at you!! Great shots from both of us! #StateVisitGermany
Es war uns eine Ehre, König Charles der @RoyalFamily heute beim Einflug in den deutschen Luftraum zu begrüßen und bis nach Berlin zu eskortieren.
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A service for the Most Noble Order of the Garter was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor. It’s the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain, established.by King Edward III nearly 700 years ago. #KingCharles #royalcameraman #royalfamily
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Their Majesties have departed Samoa in very wet conditions ending their tour here and in Australia. #CHOGM2024 #RoyalVisitSamoa #RoyalVisitAustralia #KingCharles #QueenCamilla #RoyalFamily #SamoaRoyalVisit #Samoa
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40 years today I started at BBC News working in the Stills Library. I’ll be back at Television Centre, the building I call ‘home’, later today for a coffee and to reflect on my career. But below is the first and only contract I’ve ever signed. What a great starting salary!!
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#GladiatorII global premiere with #KingCharles attending. Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielson, Densel Washington and Director Sir Ridley Scott met His Majesty before watching #Gladiator2 .#royalcameraman
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His Majesty has received an official welcome to Balmoral Castle. The King inspected a Guard of Honour from Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland,. The Regiment’s Mascot, Shetland Pony Corporal Cruachan IV, was present too. @royalfamily #royalcameraman
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#KingCharlesIII His Majesty received President Biden in Windsor Castle and inspected the Guard of Honour. The President then joined The King into the Green Drawing Room, They spoke to participants of the Climate Finance Mobilisation Forum. #royalcameraman @RoyalFamily
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RIP Dennis Stone 1932 - 2024.Dad passed away on Sunday. A wonderful father, husband, grandfather, friend and true inspiration to many. From Fleet St to Heathrow taking photos but always there for his family. He’ll be sorely missed - especially by me. Love you always. Xx
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The King, Patron of Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support, and Queen visited the UCL Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, meeting patients and staff raising awareness of early diagnosis and highlighting innovative research. #KingCharlesIII #Queencamilla #RoyalFamily
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His Majesty The King toured the James Jones and Sons sawmill at Aboyne. The modernised facility has increased production of renewable/recyclable construction timber as a substitute to high carbon alternatives such as steel and concrete. #royalcameraman .@JamesJonesGroup
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Her Majesty The Queen Consort, joined by His Majesty The King, hosted a reception at Clarence House for authors, members of the literary community and representatives of literacy charities to celebrate the second anniversary of The Reading Room. #royalcameraman #RoyalFamily
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#PrinceGeorge #RoyalVisitCanada another grab as we say farewell to William, Catherine, George and Charlotte.
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Her Majesty the Queen is 77 today. A very Happy Birthday Ma’am. While in Guernsey children from Sark sang ‘Happy Birthday’ in Sercquaise, the island’s native language. #Guernsey #QueenCamilla #QueenCamilla77 #KingCharles #royalcameraman
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His Majesty The King visited @felixprojectuk talking to staff, volunteers and partner organisations who work to provide meals to some of London’s most vulnerable people. He toured the site’s warehouse and kitchens and unveiled a freezer. #royalcameraman #RoyalFamily
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Order of the Garter ceremony at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Today’s office…at least it’s dry!! #KingCharles #RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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Their Majesties review the Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet in Sydney Harbour on the last day of their Australia tour. #RoyalVisitAustralia #KingCharles #QueenCamilla @Australian_Navy #royalcameraman
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Her Majesty The Queen Consort, Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, visited Lille Barracks. During the visit, Her Majesty met members of the Battalion, presented medals and talked to families. #royalcameraman
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Trooping the Colour. A few stills taken while filming video. #TroopingtheColour #KingCharles #royalcameraman
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#RoyalVisitGermany As we entered German airspace we were escorted by two Eurofighters (Typhoons) from the German Airforce. #RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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Her Majesty The Queen visited the new headquarters of Stonegate Farmers, a new state-.of-the-art facility where free-range and organic eggs are packed. #QueenCamilla #RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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Their Majesties The King and Queen attended the first day of Royal Ascot. #KingCharles #QueenCamilla #RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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My Dad, my inspiration, my mentor, my teacher. Still with us but now sadly suffering with dementia. Love you Dad xx Happy Father’s Day
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#KingCharlesIII The King and Queen visited The Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre in Galashiels to mark 10 years since the Tapestry was completed and first went on display to the public. Her Majesty added the final stitch to a commemorative panel.
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Their Majesties The King and Queen hosted a reception at Windsor Castle to celebrate the work of William Shakespeare, on the 400th anniversary of the publication of the first Shakespeare Folio. While at Gordonstoun Prince Charles had the lead role in Macbeth. #royalcameraman
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Their Majesties and other members of the @RoyalFamily arrive at @Ascot for the third day of racing. #KingCharles #QueenCamilla #royalascot #royalcameraman
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The King and The Queen Consort held an Audience at Buckingham Palace to mark #HolocaustMemorialDay on the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Their Majesties joined two survivors of genocide in lighting a candle in remembrance of victims. #royalcameraman
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A very Happy Birthday 🎂 to Her Majesty the Queen from her Royal Cameraman. #QueenCamilla #royalcameraman 🎥4K screenshots from broadcast rota
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45 years ago today at the age of 17 (29/08/1978) I started in the Stills Library/Darkroom at BBC News. Four ‘offices’ later and now on secondment to King Charles and Queen Camilla, I’m still having a great time. TV Centre, Park Western, NBH and Buckingham Palace. #royalcameraman
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Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal at the Bayeux cemetery on 5th June ‘24 for the 80th anniversary of D-day. #dd80 #bayeux #royalcameraman
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46 years ago today (29th August 1978) I started at BBC News initially in the photographic library but then quickly into the photo darkroom. After all that time I’m still having fun. #royalcameraman #bbcnews
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Their Majesties The King and Queen marked the Centenary Year of Brecon Cathedral. They then met members of the local community and local volunteering groups at Theatr Brycheiniog. His Majesty also visited Brecon Barracks, home to 160 Brigade, regional army command for Wales.
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Her Majesty The Queen visited The Westminster Abbey Sacristy Project. At the site she saw some of the archaeological finds made including dozens of burials. Among these was a remarkably well-preserved chalk-lined grave believed to belong to an 11th-centry monk.
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Selkirk is one of Scotland’s oldest Royal Burghs. Their Majesties viewed a performance of “Casting of the Colours” with music from the Selkirk Silver Band. It originates from The Selkirk Common Riding, celebrating history and traditions. #HolyroodWeek #royalcameraman
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His Majesty The King hosted King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, at Windsor Castle. #KingCharles #bahrain @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman #Sony200600
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Filming the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation at a Buckingham Palace reception and who should I see…my BBC pal @CliveMyrieBBC #Windrush #Windrush75 @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had a private Audience of The King where he tendered his resignation as Prime Minister. He recommended to His Majesty that the Sir Keir Starmer MP be invited to form a new administration. @RishiSunak #KingCharles @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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His Majesty The King visited Kinross and met people and school students with the backdrop of a local pipe band. The King also spoke to elderly residents in a centre that provides lunches for them and other activities. @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman #4Kscreenshot
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#KingCharlesIII Their Majesties celebrated 75 years of the NHS at NHS Lothian. Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. #HolyroodWeek @RoyalFamily #royalcameraman
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The Band and Bugles of the Rifles and The Band of the Grenadier Guards play film theme tunes commemorating the centenary of Film and TV. #buckinghampalace #RoyalFamily #royalcameraman #Gladiator2 #GladiatorII
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His Majesty visited Kuruwitu Conservation Area where he learned about the work of the local coastal community including their methods to restore coral. The King fixed coral into concrete blocks which was placed into the ocean. #KingCharlesIII #RoyalVisitKenya #royalcameraman
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Her Majesty The Queen joined children and care home residents for a ‘Poetry Together’ recital and tea party at Fielding Primary School, Wyndham Road, Ealing. #royalcameraman @RoyalFamily
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