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Why this stunning and very personal diamond necklace links Queen Camilla to Queen Victoria

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19th November 2025
Queen Camilla’s decision to wear the striking emerald and diamond tiara that had only ever been seen publicly on Princess Eugenie on her wedding day caused headlines, the other gems she chose for the Diplomatic Reception packed a symbolic punch as well. For she wore a diamond necklace that has very personal links but whose style echoes favourite and very important pieces belonging to other…
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The tragic diamond brooch that has been passed down to four queens

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11th October 2025
Queen Victoria’s jewel collection grew large during her reign, and many pieces are in both the Crown’s collection and the Monarch’s personal collection. She commissioned one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite brooches, one that has a tragic backstory.  Queen Victoria commissioned a chaîne de corsage from Garrard & Co in 1856 using two large diamonds that she received as a gift from…
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King Charles and Queen Camilla join minute's silence at Braemar's tribute to the Duchess of Kent

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7th September 2025
The King and Queen joined a minute’s silence held in memory of the Duchess of Kent. The tribute took place at the Braemar Gathering, the famous Highland Games that has been attended by the Royal Family for over a century. King Charles and Queen Camilla were at the annual event as they take in a final few days at Balmoral at a poignant time. Their Majesties will be at the Scottish…
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Queen Victoria's relationship with her servant back in the spotlight as author claims they may have married secretly

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26th July 2025
A new book claims that Queen Victoria may have had a secret child with her Scottish servant, John Brown. The book, Victoria’s Secret by Fern Riddell, looks at the relationship between Victoria and her ghillie who was one of the most important members of her household for twent years. The possibility is also examined in an accompanying Channel 4 programme called Queen Victoria: Secret…
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