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The tiara that told the history and the future of a dynasty at a royal wedding

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4th December 2024
It was the last royal wedding of the 20th century and it was a big one. As December 1999 got under way, Belgium’s heir married his already hugely popular bride and so created the promise that the country would one day get its first home grown queen. And given that this marriage was making a consort, a very special tiara was chosen for the day. The Queen Elisabeth Diamond Bandeau Tiara is…
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British Royals

The Princess of Wales speaks out for Addiction Awareness Week

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29th November 2024
The Princess of Wales has penned a message for Addiction Awareness Week, calling it “heartening to see that progress is still being made” to end the stigma of addiction. Catherine, who serves as Patron of the Forward Trust, wrote the message on behalf of her charity, which started Addiction Awareness Week in 2021. Catherine continued: “For too long, many have suffered in silence…
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Royal News

Prince William reveals Prince Louis's musical talents at Tusk awards

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28th November 2024
A rock ‘n’ roll prince? Stranger things have happened, and judging by Prince William’s confession at Wednesday evening’s Tusk Conservation Awards, perhaps someday Prince Louis may be a drummer. The royal, who is patron of Tusk and has attended the awards ceremony nearly every year since its inception, was making small talk with two rock legends—Ronnie Wood of Rolling Stones…
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British Royals

Queen Camilla never shied away from declaring her love for Beth, the royal pet who has just died

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18th November 2024
Queen Camilla has lost her beloved pet dog, Beth. The Jack Russell terrier passed away at the weekend after becoming ill. There was little doubt about the deep bond between The Queen and her rescue pet who accompanied Her Majesty on several official engagements. And such was her affection for Beth, and her rescue companion Bluebell, that Queen Camilla even broadcast her affection for them to the…
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