King Charles III

King Charles is now 75 - but how many other British monarchs have lived longer than him?

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14th November 2023
As he celebrates his 75th birthday, King Charles joins an exclusive rank of longest-living British monarchs: only five are—so far—longer lived than our current king.Here are the monarchs who’ve lived longer than King Charles III, in order. Queen Elizabeth II — 96 years, 4 months, 19 days The queen who broke just about every record imaginable is also the longest-lived. At the time…
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The diamond tiara hidden for decades which is now the favourite of a queen

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10th November 2023
It’s perhaps the most talked about tiara in the Dutch royal collection and it’s been chosen by Queen Maxima for her latest official portrait. The queen wears it in a set of photos marking the tenth anniversary of the accession of her husband, Willem-Alexander, as King of the Netherlands. And this diadem packs plenty of history for some truly historic pictures. The Stuart Tiara is…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales pays first visit as Colonel to 1st Queen’s Dragoon Guards

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9th November 2023
The Princess of Wales has paid her first visit to the 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards at Robertson Barracks in Dareham, since becoming Colonel-in-Chief back in August. According to their official British Army website, the 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards specialise in reconnaissance, “the art of seeking out the enemy and understanding how they operate.” They were formed in 1685, before…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary, a very modern royal

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8th November 2023
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is one of the busiest royals in Europe with a wide range of issues attracting her support as she continues a packed agenda covering areas such as early years and work against bullying. Her story has been billed as a fairytale after she met…
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The Imperial State Crown

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7th November 2023
King Charles will open Parliament for the first time in his reign and will wear the symbol of royal power, the Imperial State Crown. This stunning crown is a symbol of the sovereignty of the monarch, and has been used in coronations since the 15th century, though in various forms. The most current version was created in 1937 for the Coronation of King George VI, and was also worn by Queen…
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