British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Ultimate Barbiecore: how Queen Elizabeth II led the way in royal inspired dolls

With the Barbie film set to premiere on 21 July 2023, the world is abuzz with discussion of the iconic doll. And few Barbie dolls have been as popular as the Queen Elizabeth II doll released in 2022. In honour of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, Mattel released a Queen Elizabeth II doll. The £95 doll sold out immediately, with retailer John Lewis sharing that its stock was sold out in…
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Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla reveals secret job

The Princess of Wales has taken in several matches at Wimbledon this year, but The Queen has now made an appearance as well. The Queen and her sister, Annabel Elliot, visited on Day ten of the tournament, where she revealed her previous connection to tennis.  While meeting with two ball girls and a ball boy at Wimbledon, Queen Camilla revealed that she was a ball girl herself. She asked…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Late Queen's pallbearers sat next to Wimbledon's Royal Box

Wimbledon is a popular event for members of the British Royal Family, with senior members of the Royal Family attending each year as well as many members of the extended Royal Family. There was a meaningful connection to the late Queen on Saturday at Wimbledon, though- the first tournament since her Majesty’s passing. On 8 July, eleven members of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards were seated…
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The Crown of Scotland

The Crown of Scotland will be presented to King Charles III in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. It will mark a milestone moment in his reign. Although this won’t be a coronation, it will be a recognition of his role as King of Scotland and the Crown involved has a special history. A separate Crown of Scotland was present for King James I’s coronation in 1603, King Charles I’s…
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