King Charles III

The Duchy of Lancaster came to the Crown in controversy and it's still making headlines today

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4th November 2024
It was such a valuable title that it led to a tussle for the Crown itself and the Duchy of Lancaster is still making waves over 600 years later. The Duke of Lancaster is a title that is always held by the Sovereign and the Duchy of Lancaster provides an income to the monarch. In recent days, it’s come under scrutiny as a joint investigation from the Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches…
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King Felipe faces an angry crowd in Valencia

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3rd November 2024
Tensions ran high as King Felipe and Queen Letizia paid a visit to the flood-stricken area of Valencia on Sunday afternoon. Protestors, angered at the perceived lack of warning and support from their government leaders, threw mud and insults at the Spanish royals — with…
European Royals

Emeralds and peacocks: how a striking tiara became a star royal jewel

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1st November 2024
The emerald features in some of the most striking royal tiaras and necklaces currently used by ruling houses around Europe. Among the most historic are the tiaras dominated by that stone which are owned by the Luxembourg Grand Ducal Family. Chaumet Emerald Tiara The Chuamet Emerald Tiara is an Art Deco-style tiara made with intricate diamond-scroll designs and featuring a large central…
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This is the stunning ruby tiara that was given to a future queen by one of the world's richest men

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29th October 2024
It’s a striking and colourful tiara that has only ever been worn publicly by one royal and it has a fascinating history. For it was presented to a princess to mark her marriage to a man who hoped to become a king but had no guarantee he would ever wear a crown. Their marriage was one of the most tumultuous and important royal unions of recent history and it was sealed with a sparkling gift…
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King Charles and Queen Camilla praise Australia and Samoa for "the warmest of welcomes" as tour comes to an end

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26th October 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla have released a new statement as their official visits to Australia and Samoa end. Their message, accompanied by a new photograph, expresses their thanks “to both nations for the warmest of welcomes and for the countless fond memories we will carry in our hearts for many years to come.” The royal couple continues: “Even when we are far apart in distance…
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