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The tiara that is said to have given a princess such a bad headache she had to leave a state event

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27th June 2025
It’s made of diamonds and pearls and is meant to represent a sunburst. But this tiara was such a surprise to its first wearer that she was reported to need a lie down after wearing it for the first time. The tiara in question is a pearl and diamond diadem belonging to the Japanese Imperial family. Empress Masako has several stunning tiaras that she can wear for formal events. However, she…
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Royal News

A future queen takes centre stage ahead of vital NATO meeting involving Donald Trump

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26th June 2025
The future queen of the Netherlands, Catharina-Amalia, got a lesson in soft diplomacy this week as she joined her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, at a glittering dinner ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague. The royal family welcomed world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, to Huis ten Bosch Palace for the event which came just hours before the summit. King…
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Norway

History, diamonds and pearls for Norway's future queen on a glittering night out at the palace

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25th June 2025
King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway hosted French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron at the Royal Palace in Oslo. Queen Sonja and the women of the Norwegian royal family understood the assignment and chose several historic tiaras for the evening.  Queen Sonja wore one of the oldest Norwegian royal tiaras for the State Dinner, Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara. Set on…
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Features

The dramatic final days of King George IV

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24th June 2025
King George IV died on 26 June 1830, bringing to an end a glittering royal story that had shocked as much as it had intrigued. Although George defined a period that remains perpetually popular, the Regency era, as king he was unpopular and he spent the last years of his…
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How Queen Camilla gave a star role to a modern part of the royal jewellery collection

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22nd June 2025
Royal Ascot has long been known for royal fashion and jewel sightings. And for Ladies’ Day 2025, the Royal Family did not disappoint. Queen Camilla chose a light grey day dress and white hat for Royal Ascot on Ladies Day. It provided the perfect base for one of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite pieces of jewellery.  Queen Camilla wore the Jardine Star Brooch, a…
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