duke

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In April, the duke and duchess completed a four-day visit to the east coast of Australia in a private capacity as they are no longer working royals.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Appealing for "unity" this week, the duke concluded his article by calling for people to confront both antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The Telegraph said it was understood the former duke was shaken by the incident and was asked to provide a statement about what happened, as was his personal protection officer.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Rep. Wesley Hunt is likely headed to a runoff, while Democrats duke out their own primary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

So the trader brought it to Europe, and the duke fitted it into the end of a walking stick and carried it everywhere.”

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr