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From Napoleon's Coronation to a very modern royal - the story of a tiara that has changed appearance many times

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10th July 2023
The birthstone of July, the ruby, has been used as a symbol of royalty for centuries. Today we’re looking at the history behind the most famous ruby tiara in the Danish Royal Family’s collection: the Danish Ruby Parure. Now most closely associated with Crown Princess Mary, who has worn the tiara exclusively since her 2004 wedding, the Danish Ruby Parure has been used by a long line of…
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British Royals

The Honours of Scotland

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5th July 2023
King Charles III will take part in a very special and historic ceremony in Edinburgh during which he will be presented with the Honours of Scotland. A National Service of Thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral will take place on July 5th 2023, where the King will be…
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The Honours of Scotland

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1st July 2023
King Charles III will take part in a very special and historic ceremony in Edinburgh during which he will be presented with the Honours of Scotland. A National Service of Thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral will take place on July 5th 2023, where the King will be presented with Scotland’s Crown Jewels after a procession along the Royal Mile. The Honours of Scotland, the oldest Crown…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales thanks hospices for their work in special letter

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20th June 2023
The Princess of Wales has sent a message marking Children’s Hospice Week, praising how these carers “help families and allow children to be children.” In a letter from Kensington Palace, Catherine writes that children’s hospices “work tirelessly to provide life-changing care to families with the aim of making unbelievably difficult situations that little bit easier” and that she has…
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Queen Camilla

Juno in June: Queen Camilla names new Drum Horse

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16th June 2023
Queen Camilla gave the Household Cavalry’s newest Drum Horse its name in a ceremony ahead of Trooping the Colour. At Clarence House, the Queen met with members of the Household Cavalry, including the newly-named mare, Juno. According to tradition, Drum Horses receive names from classic mythology. Juno was the Roman goddess of women, marriage and childbirth and is the equivalent of Hera in…
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