State & Ceremonial

The Sword of State and Cap of Maintenance - two of the most important Crown Jewells on display at State Opening of Parliament

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11th May 2021
People all over the world will be familiar with the Imperial State Crown and all that it represents. With almost 3,000 precious stones making up the headpiece, it is only seen at State Openings of Parliament and Coronations of the Monarch. But what about the other two items of royal insignia which are also only present at the most regal of events? The Great Sword of State and the Cap of…
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Court Circular entry for the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

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19th April 2021
The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has been listed in the Court Circular as published by The Times of London. The Court Circular, established in the 18th century by George III, lists all official engagements carried out by The Royal Family for the benefit of the media. The poignant entry surrounding Prince Philip’s funeral, listing all of the attendees, was published on…
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State & Ceremonial

An update on the theft of the £3.5 million Portland tiara

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20th November 2020
Court proceedings are underway over the theft of the Portland tiara which was stolen from from the Welbeck Estate in Nottinghamshire back in November 2018. Legal proceedings are active meaning only limited information can be published at this stage of the judicial process. However, it can be reported that a preliminary hearing took place at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday 19th November in…
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State & Ceremonial

Arise Sir Tommy! Britain's first rock and roll star Tommy Steele says he is living in a ‘showbusiness fairy story’ after becoming a knight

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9th October 2020
Entertainer Tommy Steele has been knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. The star, famous as a singer and actor, receives the honour for his services to entertainment and charity. Born Thomas Hicks in Bermondsey, London, in 1936, he became a household name in the 1950s with hits including ‘Singin’ the Blues’ which reached number one. He is regarded as the UK’s first homegrown…
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