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Replicas of the Duchess of Cambridge's engagement ring surging in demand

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16th January 2017
It seems more people are hoping to replicate the jewellery of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, as Garrard reported an uptick in popularity and sales for replicas of her iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring. “In one week alone in December we had three orders for them, and had to work flat out to make them in time for Christmas,” said Joanne Milner, Chief Executive at Garrard, in an…
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A look back at the Duchess of Cambridge's life

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9th January 2017
One of the most popular members of the Royal Family, the Duchess of Cambridge comes from humble origins and will one day become Queen consort. Let’s take a look back at the life of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Birth and Childhood Catherine Elizabeth Middleton on 9 January 1982 at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, the oldest child of Michael and Carole Middleton. In 1984 she was…
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Handwritten letters by Diana sell for over £15,000

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6th January 2017
Six handwritten letters from the desk of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, sold at auction for £15,100 – thousands more than estimated. The letters were written to Cyril Dickman, a former Buckingham Palace steward who worked there for over 50 years. In one letter dated…
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2016 - A Look Back at the Royal Year

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30th December 2016
Let’s take a look back at the royal year of 2016. The Queen celebrated another milestone year, when on 21 April, she turned 90-years-old. On that day, 1,000 beacons were lit across the United Kingdom, including one at Windsor lit by Her Majesty. Her eldest son and heir…
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Zara and Mike Tindall Speak Exclusively to Australia's Daily Telegraph

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11th December 2016
Zara and Mike Tindall sat down for an exclusive interview with Australia’s Daily Telegraph, where they discussed everything from parenthood to horses to polo. They even discussed the recent news about Zara’s pregnancy. “Mike and I are over the moon to be welcoming another little one into the family,” Zara said to Stellar’s Liz Deegan. “So far things seem to be on track. I feel great…
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Belgium

Who was Queen Fabiola of Belgium?

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5th December 2016
Queen Fabiola of Belgium was the Spanish-born consort of King Baudouin of Belgiumand reigned alongside her husband from 1960 until his death in 1993. Doña Fabiola de Mora y Aragón was born on 11 June 1928 in Madrid, Spain, to Don Gonzalo de Mora y Fernández y…
Denmark

Queen Margrethe Brings Family to Opening Night of The Nutcracker

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4th December 2016
Queen Margrethe of Denmark brought the family with her to the opening night of The Nutcracker, which she designed the sets and costumes, on 1 December. Crown Prince Frederik, his wife, Crown Princess Mary, and their four children, Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent, and Princess Josephine were all in attendance for the revival of Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas ballet at the…
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