31st December 2020
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were busy this year promoting local and organic foods and farming, literacy, the importance of reaching out to isolated elders, and supporting the Commonwealth and the UK through a devastating pandemic. Today, let’s take a look back at their year!
Prince Charles sent a video message to the people of Australia following the devastating bush fires in the country; later, he was announced as the first UK patron of the International Rescue Committee.
Mid-month, Charles paid a visit to Oman to attend the funeral of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said on behalf of The Queen.
A Queen s University student has told how he fled the war in Syria in 2017 to build a new life in Northern Ireland.
Hassan Alkhawam (23) is studying for a degree in software engineering, having left his troubled homeland three years ago.
His remarkable story has seen him recognised by The Prince s Trust, a charity founded by Prince Charles which supports young people.
Hassan has been named as a finalist in its Rising Star Award category. It recognises the achievements of young people who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive impact on their local community.
Dennistoun woman Sophie Ross has been recognised for her hard work during the pandemic AN INSPIRATIONAL key worker has been recognised for succeeding against the odds after she tragically lost her mum six years ago. Sophie Ross, who lives in Dennistoun, has been nominated in the Delta Rising Star category at the Prince’s Trust & TK Maxx Homesense Awards. The gong recognises young people who have overcome personal barriers and are in sustainable employment. Now happily working for the NHS as an NHS 24 call handler, Sophie was unemployed for six years before this following the tragic death of her mum.
Merrygold eying movies - Entertainment News castanet.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from castanet.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.