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These are the royal residences that will bring in thousands more visitors in 2026

Some of the most famous royal residences in Britain will welcome thousands of extra visitors this year and all because of flowers. Hampton Court Palace and Sandringham are set to attract huge crowds in the summer when they host major garden shows. The Royal Horticultural Society has confirmed that its popular Hampton Court Palace show will go ahead at the end of June. And, for the first…
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This poignant exhibition on Marie Antoinette is eye opening I'd put it on any royal history to do list for 2026

Marie Antoinette remains one of most popular, enigmatic and tragic queens in history and is currently in focus at the Victoria Albert Museum. Marie Antoinette Style is the first British exhibition on her and explores the life and legacy of the French queen. While many people focus on her imprisonment and death, Marie Antoinette Style tracks her throughout her life showing both the good and bad…
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Inside Royal Lodge, the home that Prince Andrew still occupies at Windsor

The rent arrangements that Prince Andrew has for Royal Lodge have been revealed. Andrew, who gave up use of his royal titles just days ago, still lives at the large property on the Windsor estate with his former wife, Sarah Ferguson. Now it’s been revealed that he pays a peppercorn rent. Documents obtained by The Times indicate the current arrangement sees the prince responsible for…
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The aquamarine tiara that is a treasured favourite for one royal family

The Dutch Royal Family has a fairly impressive collection in their jewellery vaults, including a number of historic tiaras. However, one of their more modern tiaras remains a versatile favourite, Queen Juliana’s Aquamarine Parure Tiara. Queen Juliana’s Aquamarine Parure is not a true parure or set- the tiara, two necklaces, earrings, and brooch were not made as a set but rather are…
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