Prince & Princess of Wales

The Prince of Wales wants to go "a step further" than his family

After a successful week in Singapore amidst a host of green-themed engagements and the third edition of the Earthshot Prize, the Prince of Wales reflected on his path moving forward and his intention to “go a step further” than other members of his family with his royal work.Speaking on his last day in Singapore, William sat down with the press corps assigned to the Earthshot Prize trip…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary, a very modern royal

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is one of the busiest royals in Europe with a wide range of issues attracting her support as she continues a packed agenda covering areas such as early years and work against bullying.Her story has been billed as a fairytale after she met…
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The Imperial State Crown

King Charles will open Parliament for the first time in his reign and will wear the symbol of royal power, the Imperial State Crown.This stunning crown is a symbol of the sovereignty of the monarch, and has been used in coronations since the 15th century, though in…
Denmark

The historic emerald tiara that can never leave the country of its queen

The Danish Royal Family counts just one emerald tiara in their collection, but it’s a stunning piece that features 67 emeralds and over 2,600 diamonds. Let’s take a look at the Danish Emerald Parure Tiara.King Christian VIII commissioned an emerald parure for his wife, Queen Caroline Amelie, on their anniversary. The 67 emeralds featured in the tiara date back to the 1700s; some come from…
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The Edinburghs

The Duchess of Edinburgh pays tribute at Remembrance service in Canada

The Duchess of Edinburgh began an official visit to Canada over the weekend, focusing largely on military-related events on the first two days of her visit.The Duchess arrived in Ontario on Friday to carry out engagements over a five-day period related to the military and medical fields. Her visit will see her carry out engagements on behalf of her Canadian military appointments and…
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Did a Queen of England narrowly escape a controversial marriage to her own uncle?

It was a rumour that involved a king and his niece and a question about whether their relationship was too scandalous for the time period. Did Richard III want to marry his niece Elizabeth of York?One of the most turbulent periods in English history was the Wars of the Roses and the conflicts between different royal dynasties. In a previous post outlining the Royal History Mystery of what…
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