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A never before seen royal copy of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is on display for just one week

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29th October 2025
The Royal Family is marking beloved author Jane Austen’s 250th birthday by displaying a never before seen book from Queen Victoria’s private collection. During half-term, Prince Albert’s private copy of Pride and Prejudice will be on display at Windsor Castle. While there are many books in the Royal Collection, this was in the Prince’s private library and he read aloud to Queen…
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This stunning royal brooch went through a major transformation

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15th September 2025
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

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26th August 2025
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

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18th July 2025
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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