Features

The royal emeralds forever linked to the Princess of Wales and that Kate has already brought up to date

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25th May 2026
Queen Mary acquired many of the famous jewels that form the collection of the Royal Family. One of her choker-style emerald and diamond necklaces has become one of the most iconic pieces in the jewellery box and it was brought right into the 21st century by the Princess of Wales. However, it began life over a century earlier when it became a favourite piece of Queen Mary. Mary loved jewels and…
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Features

How aquamarines became the go to jewel for Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh

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16th March 2026
It’s often seen as the poor relation of the jewellery box but aquamarines, the birth stone of March, have a long royal history and feature in some of the most striking pieces used by queens and princesses right now. The Royal Family has several impressive aquamarine jewels in their vaults including two stunning tiaras and some of the most sentimental brooches in any regal collection. A…
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Norway

Norway's king and queen put country before crisis but monarchy remains under serious pressure

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8th February 2026
As their royal family is engulfed in its biggest ever crisis, Norway’s king and queen have put country above chaos and made the trip to Italy to cheer on their Olympians. King Harald, who will be 89 in just a few days’ time, and 88 year old Queen Sonja, headed to Italy for the Winter Games. The Norwegian Royal Family is currently facing major crises. Crown Princess Mette-Marit, wife of…
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British Royals

Prince William has lots of titles but this one is barely known

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12th January 2026
The Prince of Wales has a string of titles and his visit to Chester to support his friend, the Duke of Westminster, at his wedding to Olivia Henson put one of the lesser known ones in the spotlight. The heir to the throne acted as an usher at the ceremony in 2024. However, Prince William actually has a different title in the city that straddles England and Wales. For there, he is known as the…
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