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The Duchess of Cambridge promises tennis fans Wimbledon 2021 will be 'worth the wait'

The Duchess of Cambridge has narrated a video for Wimbledon on what would have been the opening day of the iconic lawn tennis tournament. “Three-hundred-fifty days, 14 hours, and 12 minutes between the last ball hit and when the next was meant to be,” Kate’s narration begins. “Over the years, your support has shaped this historic event. No matter the time of day nor the names on the…
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Belgian royals go on bike tour to promote local tourism

The King of the Belgians took his family on a bike ride on Saturday to promote tourism within their country to encourage support for local tourism after COVID-19 had shutdown the country. The Belgian Royal Family’s Twitter account posted photos of the King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, and Princess Eléonore riding in Bokrijk, in the Limburg…
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June's Jewels: Norway's Best Pearls

King Olav’s Gift Tiara [getty src=”154430547″ width=”396″ height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Princess Märtha Louise received this tiara as an 18th birthday present from her grandfather, King Olav, in 1989. This delicate tiara features diamonds and pearls in an ‘ears of wheat’-style setting that sits upon a fine band. This is the only tiara that Princess Märtha Louise owns…
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June's Jewels: Denmark's Best Pearls

Crown Princess Mary’s Wedding Tiara [getty src=”477022800″ width=”396″ height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Crown Princess Mary received a small wedding tiara, fashioned from diamond hearts and fleur-de-lis motifs, as a gift from Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik. No further details of its provenance have ever been released, but the strong suspicion is that the tiara was purchased at…
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