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The dramatic promise made by a princess who survived a concentration camp

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15th August 2023
Princess Antonia of Luxembourg was born in October of 1899. She is the fourth daughter of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Guillaume IV and Princess Marie Anne. Two of her older sisters eventually became Grand Duchesses of Luxembourg. Antonia herself became the final Crown Princess of Bavaria. In 1921, she became the second wife of the Crown Prince of Bavaria, Rupprecht. This marriage was a…
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The Sword of State in the Honours of Scotland

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5th July 2023
The Crown of Scotland, a sceptre and the Sword of State make up the Honours of Scotland and they are the oldest regalia items in the British Isles. The Sword of State dates back to 1507. It was a gift from Pope Julius II to King James IV. It was in honour of James’s defence of Christianity. A Sword of State symbolises the monarch’s power to use the state against its enemies and the duty to…
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The Sword of State in the Honours of Scotland

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3rd July 2023
The Crown of Scotland, a sceptre and the Sword of State make up the Honours of Scotland and they are the oldest regalia items in the British Isles. The Sword of State dates back to 1507. It was a gift from Pope Julius II to King James IV. It was in honour of James’s…
Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales leaves poignant message on visit to innovative centre

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28th June 2023
The Princess of Wales, has officially opened The Hope Street Centre, a Southampton family-oriented residential centre, that has been years in the making. Hope Street is an idea of The One Small Thing Charity and its chairwoman, Lady Edwina Grosvenor. It’s been set up to support women involved in the justice system. As Lady Edwina remarked: “Since planning was approved, we’ve seen…
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The Mantle Of The Order Of The Garter

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16th June 2023
The order of the Garter is considered the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain. Created over 700 years ago by King Edward III, the Order was inspired by King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Today the 24 Knights of the Garter are men and women…
Queen Camilla

Coronation Week Fashion: Queen Camilla regal in blue at the first garden party of King Charles III’s reign

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5th May 2023
Queen Camilla wowed the crowd at Buckingham Palace for the first garden party as Queen. The Queen wore a familiar yet striking royal blue and white outfit by Bruce Oldfield. She completed the look with a blue Philip Treacy hat, black gloves and complimentary blue heels. For her jewellery, Queen Camilla wore a favourite four-strand pearl necklace with a round diamond clasp and sapphire…
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