DTN News: Royal Family News Dated March 21, 2013

DTN News: Royal Family News Dated March 21, 2013
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(NSI News Source Info) Toronto, Canada - March 21, 2013: Comprehensive daily news related to The Royal Family. 

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The Royal Family

Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952 and her reign has witnessed unprecedented scrutiny of the monarch's role and her family's private life. Her son, Prince Charles has brought up the latest generation of royals, Princes William and Harry, alone following the tragic death of their mother, Diana.

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Duke of Kent being treated in hospital after 'mild’ stroke

 

The Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Kent, is in hospital after suffering a stroke this week, Buckingham Palace has announced.

21 Mar 2013

Why the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will not have road named after them

 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge could be affected by new rules on street names in Anglesey, where they have a cottage.

21 Mar 2013

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Duchess of Cambridge, open your eyes to the home birth revolution

 

Ahead of a new ITV documentary this evening, Home Delivery, Beverley Turner, a strong advocate of such births, hopes Kate Middleton is tuned in.

21 Mar 2013

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Kate's fashion hits and misses

Follow the highs and lows of the Duchess of Cambridge's growing wardrobe.

20 Mar 2013

Duchess of Cambridge given baby on board badge

Duchess given badge when she visited the London Underground and joked she would "wear it at home".

20 Mar 2013

'Baby on board' badge for Duchess

On a visit to Baker Street Tube station, the Duchess of Cambridge receives a gift every pregnant woman travelling on London transport needs - a "Baby on board" badge.

20 Mar 2013

Prince Michael of Kent: A car park is a sorry place for a king to be discovered

Prince Michael of Kent says the remains of Richard III should be buried somewhere 'appropriate' regardless of where they were discovered.

20 Mar 2013

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Queen's grandson told he can't hold horse show

Peter Phillips told he cannot stage event in shadow of Kensington Palace because of its detrimental effects.

20 Mar 2013

Every royal family needs an Uncle Gary

The Duchess of Cambridge’s indiscreet uncle makes her seem human, saysBryony Gordon

19 Mar 2013

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Princess Diana's dresses raise over £800,000 at auction

A Victor Edelstein gown the late Diana, Princess of Wales wore to dance with John Travolta raised £240,000 in an auction of 10 of her gowns at Kerry Taylor today.

19 Mar 2013

William and Kate hug bereaved parents during charity visit

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hugged and kissed eight parents who have lost sons and daughters during an emotionally-charged visit to the Child Bereavement UK charity.

19 Mar 2013

Duchess 'a big fan' of Mary Berry

During a visit to the headquarters of Child Bereavement UK, the Duchess of Cambridge tells patron Mary Berry that she is an avid reader of her cookbooks, as the Duke reveals his penchant for chocolate brownies.

19 Mar 2013

Princess Diana's dresses

Take a look at the ten iconic dresses worn by the late Princess Diana that raised over £800,000 at auction today.

19 Mar 2013

Princess Diana's dresses set to raise over £600,000 at auction

Ten iconic dresses worn by the late Diana, Princess of Wales are expected to raise a huge sum when auctioned by Kerry Taylor today.

19 Mar 2013

The Countess of Wessex appointed patron of London College of Fashion

Sophie, Countess of Wessex has been announced as the first ever patron of the London College of Fashion.

18 Mar 2013

Duchess's uncle cashes in with Hello! deal

Gary Goldsmith becomes the first member of her family to cash in on their relationship saying he wants to help bring up her baby.

18 Mar 2013

Our Queen, ITV

TV

ITV's excellent documentary about the Queen was respectful without ever being po-faced, writes Serena Davies.

18 Mar 2013

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Duchess of Cambridge reveals she wants a son

Duchess reveals that she is hoping her first child is a boy, but the Duke would prefer a daughter.

17 Mar 2013

Duke of Cambridge becomes Aide-de-Camp to the Queen

The Duke of Cambridge has been made a personal Aide-de-Camp to the Queen, it was announced today.

17 Mar 2013

Duchess presents shamrock to army dog

Accompanied by Prince William, the Duchess of Cambridge presents traditional sprigs of shamrock to officers and guardsmen during a St Patrick's Day parade at Aldershot Barracks.

17 Mar 2013

Duchess of Cambridge and the perils of high heels

Duchess becomes stuck in grate during St Patrick's Day parade - as she reveals she would like a boy and Duke wants a girl.

17 Mar 2013

Palacewatch - cameras will reveal the Queen’s secret garden

The secrets of the Queen’s private gardens at Buckingham Palace are to be revealed for the first time in a new television programme

17 Mar 2013

Coronation designers reinvent the wheel for recycled fashion show at the Palace

Buckingham Palace will stage a series of fashion shows featuring dresses made from car parts to mark the Queen's Coronation.

17 Mar 2013

Duke of Cambridge's ear tweaker exposed

The identity of the racegoer who pulled the ear of Prince William at the Cheltenham Festival is disclosed.

17 Mar 2013

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Do great monarchs make the worst patients?

As the Queen recovers from illness, the royal doctor has a thankless role, saysLucy Worsley

17 Mar 2013

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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Textron Awarded Contract To Produce Turrets And Provide Support For Colombia's APCs

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Textron Awarded Contract To Produce Turrets And Provide Support For Colombia's APCs

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 21, 2013: Textron Marine & Land Systems (TM&LS), an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, announced today a $5.5 million contract award from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) to provide 12 armored turrets, technical support services, vehicle repairs and spare parts for the Colombian Army's (COLAR) Armored Personnel Carriers (APC).

The COLAR has 39 COMMANDO™ Advanced APCs in operation with its Armored Cavalry units and, under a separate U.S. Foreign Military Sales case, has requested to purchase additional APCs.

Since fielding its APCs in May 2010, the COLAR has employed them extensively while combating internal revolutionary forces in Colombia. These vehicles have provided the mobility, protection and firepower needed to meet all COLAR tactical armored vehicle requirements.

TM&LS' APC is an extended version of the M1117 Armored Security Vehicle (ASV), combat proven over 10 years and used by the U.S. Army and other militaries in locations including Afghanistan and Iraq. The APC's additional two feet in length and six inches in internal height allow greater troop carrying capacity in areas of operations. These vehicles are part of the COMMANDO™ Advanced line of armored vehicles, which offer excellent on-road and off-road mobility enabling them to operate in urban, jungle, desert and mountainous terrain. Crew protection is reinforced with a V-shaped hull bottom and 360-degree protection from direct fire.

"This contract is an extension of our positive working relationship with the Colombian Ministry of Defence and Army leadership, and an example of our capability as a full-spectrum armored vehicle provider," said Textron Marine & Land Systems Senior Vice President and General Manager Tom Walmsley.

"Colombia's APCs are performing exceptionally well in a variety of operational roles, while offering outstanding protection to COLAR soldiers. Building on this success, we're working with Colombia to increase the number of APCs in COLAR units while sustaining its entire vehicle fleet with a coordinated program of maintenance, training and field service support," Walmsley added.

Rigorously tested and proven in the toughest environments, the COMMANDO family of vehicles offers a range of protection options, unmatched on-road/off-road mobility and ample firepower. TM&LS produces four lines of COMMANDO four-wheeled vehicles - COMMANDO Utility, COMMANDO Advanced, COMMANDO Select and COMMANDO Elite.

As an end-to-end armored vehicle provider, TM&LS also offers its customers COMMANDO fielding, training, maintenance and logistics support throughout each vehicle's life cycle.

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