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The Earthshot Prize 2024 location announced

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9th February 2024
The Earthshot Prize is heading to Cape Town, South Africa this November for five days of events designed to celebrate the innovative ways this year’s nominees are working to save the planet.The charity announced its location on Friday afternoon, and noted that of the 400 nominees for this year’s Earthshot Prizes are Africa-based, which highlights “the trailblazing creativity and…
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BREAKING: King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

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5th February 2024
Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer.The King, who underwent surgical treatment for an enlarged prostate at the end of January, has today started cancer treatments, and will continue along with State business and…
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The colourful tiara given to a princess by a billionaire

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4th February 2024
The only ruby tiara in the Spanish Royal Family’s collection is the Niarchos Ruby Bandeau and its accompanying parure.Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark received a treasure trove of jewels on her wedding day in 1962. In addition to the Prussian Tiara, a gift from her parents (King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece); the Mellerio Shell Tiara, a gift from her in-laws (Infante Juan and…
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The royal blue tiaras of the House of Windsor

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26th January 2024
Sapphires have been one of the favourite jewels of the modern House of Windsor. The famous engagement ring, worn now by two Princesses of Wales, is one of the best known regal gems in the world. Meanwhile, Queen Camilla has made a sapphire tiara the symbol of her first months as consort, choosing it for the first State Banquet of her husband’s reign.The Royal Family has several other…
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra begins 12-month military training

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18th January 2024
Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra—serving as Recruit Alexandra—has begun her year-long stint with the Engineer Battalion in Brigade Nord.The young royal arrived for her first day of training last week, but cameras from Norway’s media were invited this Wednesday…
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The Princess of Wales in hospital following abdominal surgery

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17th January 2024
The Princess of Wales has undergone successful abdominal surgery at The London Clinic, Kensington Palace has announced.Catherine was admitted to the hospital yesterday for planned surgery and will now require between 10-14 days of hospital recovery before going home to continue recovery there.Kensington Palace shared that this will mean the royal is unlikely to return to public…
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