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Stunning jewels given to a servant by a queen are up for sale

A striking set of diamonds and amethysts presented by a queen to one of her servants is now up for auction. The three piece suite was a gift from Queen Maud of Norway to her lady in waiting, Marie Fougner. It’s now up for sale at Sotheby’s as part of its auction of gems linked to royalty and aristocracy. The set includes an oval brooch with a large amethyst surrounded by a…
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British Royals

Prince Edward takes on special duty for King Charles on Remembrance Sunday

The Duke of Edinburgh has taken on a special role for his brother, The King, on Remembrance Sunday. Prince Edward took the salute for the Veterans’ March past which always takes place following the service at the Cenotaph. Wearing the uniform of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry, Prince Edward saluted as over 10,000 veterans took part in the march which sees them parade past the Cenotaph to…
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Royal News

The Princess of Wales shares personal experiences as she talks about the links between a love of nature and health

The Princess of Wales has visited a pioneering charity that uses nature to help people overcome emotional and psychological issues. Kate spent time at a Dose of Nature which supports mental health through a programme based around clinical prescriptions to get out and about. The visit, which took place no October 21 but which was shared as November got under way, saw the Princess join a…
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How royal jewellery is getting a brand new look thanks to Queen Mary of Denmark

Denmark’s royals have just added another tiara to their collection and it’s a striking piece that underlines just how much Queen Mary is changing the regal image. In the two and a half years that she’s been Queen of Denmark, Mary has added a selection of unusual pieces with fascinating histories that have freshened up royal jewellery. The latest pick is just as interesting as…
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