European Royals

Emeralds and peacocks: how one royal family turned a striking tiara into a star jewel

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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British Royals

The duchess who has been a constant at The Queen's side

Queen Camilla continues to maintain a packed diary of royal engagements but with The King stepping back from public engagements as he is treated for cancer, another royal has been at Her Majesty’s side for many of her duties. In recent day, the Duchess of Gloucester has been a constant at The Queen’s side. It’s put a new spotlight on this discreet duchess. But in reality, this…
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Royal News

Queen Camilla marks centenary of Poppy Factory

Queen Camilla marked the centennial of The Poppy Factory at a Clarence House reception, telling those gathered that “It’s so important nowadays to look after these veterans because sometimes they don’t get as much attention as they need.” The Poppy Factory was…
Royal News

To be or not to be: Queen Camilla celebrates Shakespeare

Queen Camilla was surrounded by dames on Valentine’s Day as she marked a celebration of William Shakespeare’s life—and received well-wishes for King Charles. All guests had a special link to William Shakespeare—actors and actresses who have brought his work to life, representatives of The Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theare, and others—at the reception at Grosvenor House…
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Royal News

King Frederik and Queen Mary announce major summer tour

King Frederik and Queen Mary will head out on a comprehensive tour of the Danish kingdom and Scandinavia this spring, their first as king and queen. The Danish Royal Court has announced that the King and Queen will undertake state visits to Sweden and Norway in May, and will tour the Faroe Islands and Greenland in June and July aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog. King Frederik and Queen Mary…
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