British RoyalsFashionHistoryQueen Elizabeth II

Queen's Reign in Jewels: The Grand Duchess Vladimirovna Tiara

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17th April 2022
There are a few pieces in The Queen’s jewellery vault that she has worn time and time again throughout her reign. The Grand Duchess Vladimirovna Tiara remains one of her favourite pieces to this day.The Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara belonged to one of the most sociable members of the Romanov court, Grand Duchess Vladimir or Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin before she married in…
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Charles and Camilla to visit Canada

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11th April 2022
Continuing on with a rota of tours to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Clarence House announced Monday morning that The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall would be visiting Canada in May. No specific dates have been announced yet, but they will be visiting Newfoundland and Labrador, Ottawa, and the Northwest Territories over the course of their three-day tour. The Governor…
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The Queen's Reign in Jewels: Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik Tiara

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31st March 2022
While Queen Mary was known to be a magpie with a large jewellery collection, her mother-in-law also had a strong collection of her own. And amongst the most famous pieces is the gem now known as Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara.In 1888, the then Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Lady Salisbury organised a group of 365 peeresses who donated funds to…
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Prince and Princess Michael of Kent attend Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert

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18th March 2022
Prince and Princess Michael of Kent attended The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert held at Royal Albert Hall earlier this week in London.The Queen’s Jubilee concert featured soprano Laura Wright who sang “God Save The Queen,” as well as many other performers. SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, hosted the evening. The stage at the Royal Albert Hall was lit in blue and…
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