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Queen Máxima's Jewel Pick for State Dinner in Norway

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10th November 2021
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are in Norway for a three day state visit that was postponed from 2020 due to the global health crisis. They arrived on the morning of Tuesday, 9 November and after several engagements during the day attended a state banquet.Máxima is often known for wearing incredible jewellery and tiaras; the Dutch Royal Family has an…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The story of the butterfly brooch chosen by The Queen for her COP26 speech

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3rd November 2021
While The Queen was unable to attend the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow due to health reasons, she recorded a message for world leaders and activists gathered there. She wore a particularly poignant piece of jewellery for her statement, a butterfly brooch that is rarely seen. The then-Princess Elizabeth received the ruby and diamond brooch in the shape of a butterfly from her friend the…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary unveils 2021 Christmas Stamp

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2nd November 2021
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has continued a holiday tradition this year when she attended the Presentation of the Christmas Seal this year.On Monday, 1 November, the Crown Princess unveiled the 2021 Christmas Stamp with this year’s chosen illustrator, Peter Bay Alexandersen, at Copenhagen City Hall. The pair were joined by several teens who have stayed at the home. There were also…
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King Charles III

Prince Charles issues plea to children to help save the planet in a foreword to a new book

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31st October 2021
The Prince of Wales has written a foreword for a children’s book highlighting the importance of climate conservation ahead of the COP26 climate conference. The Prince’s Foundation, What On Earth Publishing, and author Christopher Lloyd have come together to create It’s Up To Us, a book that will be given out to Scottish schoolchildren ahead of COP26 in Glasgow. It features illustrations…
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