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This stunning royal brooch went through a major transformation

Queen Victoria acquired countless impressive pieces of jewellery throughout her reign. Many of them are now a part of the Crown Jewels, including the Crown Ruby brooch that has undergone a major transformation.In the 1850s, Queen Victoria purchased an opal and diamond parure from favourite jeweller Garrard & Co, a set that included a brooch. Opals were popular jewels in the…
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The extravagant summer home that Queen Victoria hated but which is now world famous

The Royal Family have been spending their summers at the Balmoral Estate for over a century and half now, with their Scottish holiday a highlight of the year. However, Scotland has not always been the favoured vacation spot. Although no longer a royal home, the luxurious Brighton Pavilion (also known as the Royal Pavilion) was once a favourite of King George IV and King William IV. A summer…
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Princess Anne's latest look includes a gem with a fascinating royal history

Princess Anne’s had quite the stylish summer with a number of looks that have caught everyone’s eye. For one of her latest appearances she went classic and elegant and added jewels that have a royal history that’s hard to beat.The Princess Royal and her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, did the honours at one of the biggest events in the Army’s’ calendar. The Household…
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Queen Camilla makes moving visit to organisation founded by Queen Victoria

The Queen has made carried out her first engagement with the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland since becoming the organisation’s patron.Queen Camilla welcomed the QNIS to a special reception which she hosted at Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh.Her Majesty welcomed current and past nurses with the organisation at the special event which was held in the famous Great Gallery at…
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