British Royals

The good luck gift turned into one of the most famous pieces of modern royal jewellery

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5th February 2024
Queen Camilla gave a brand new chapters to one of the most famous tiaras in the Royal Family’s collection in 2023 when she wore it for the State Banquet in honour of the President of South Korea. Her Majesty chose the very modern ruby tiara which was created in the late 20th century for Queen Elizabeth II. It features rubies which were given to Her Late Majesty as a gift and which are…
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King Charles sends condolences to Japan after deadly earthquake

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6th January 2024
Following a deadly New Year’s Day 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Japan, King Charles sent a letter of condolence to Japan’s Emperor Naruhito. In a letter to the Emperor, The King and Queen Camilla said they were “profoundly saddened to hear of the devastating loss of life and injuries.” The King noted that he had been following the reports of the aftermath closely and…
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What will the Royal Family eat for Christmas dinner?

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24th December 2023
Every year, the Royal Family gathers at Sandringham in Norfolk to spend the holidays. Between church, a gift exchange, and Christmas dinner, one could say they celebrate just like any other family. In this case, their holiday meals might be a bit more fancy than others. Chef Darren McGrady, who cooked for the Royal Family from 1982 to 1998, gave some insight to Marie Claire UK about the holiday…
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A medieval royal Christmas

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22nd December 2023
Every Christmas, we expect the Royal Family to go to Sandringham for their annual Christmas Day church service and later, hear a speech from the Monarch. While that is the tradition in the 21st century, the days of the Royal Family celebrating Christmas in a big way date…
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For the first time in his reign, The King's Medal for Music is awarded

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21st December 2023
For the first time during the reign of Charles III, His Majesty has approved the award of The King’s Medal for Music. The 2023 prize goes to Dame Sarah Connolly. Dame Sarah is an English mezzo-soprano known for the richness and breadth of her work on the operatic stage and concert platform. Born in County Durham, she studied piano and singing at the Royal College of Music of which she is…
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