wishing

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Sharing the image on social media, Kensington Palace wrote: 'Wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday!' followed by a cake emoji.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Writing to the author, the founder of the movement says: 'Wishing you all success for this so excellent a work.'

From The Wolf Patrol A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts by Finnemore, John

Once Lord Roxmouth had left his card at the rectory, and had written on it: 'Wishing to have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Walden'—a pleasure which had not, so far, been gratified.

From God's Good Man by Corelli, Marie

‘Wishing a happy New Year to you, ‘C. Brontë.’

From Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle by Shorter, Clement King

He grew more and more unhappy—more lowly in his own eyes— 'Wishing him like to those more rich in hope'— like the women who were so far beyond him on the heavenly road.

From Bunyan by Froude, James Anthony