European Royals

The kings and queens who completed historic firsts and lasts for Pope Francis

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21st April 2025
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis passed away on 21 April 2025 at the age of 88. The South American Pontiff was considered a modernising figure by many. As Pope, Francis met many monarchs, both Catholic and non-Catholic. His last meeting with royalty came just days before his death. Pope Francis held a private audience with King Charles and Queen Camilla on April 9 2025 when they…
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The queen bringing all the drama with her latest tiara pick

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16th April 2025
Queen Maxima chose one of the biggest and most dramatic tiaras in the Dutch royal collection. And to really bring the drama, she made quite the impression by not even choosing its largest setting.The Dutch Queen wore the Württemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara for the Omani State Dinner. The tiara was originally created in 1897 to redesign the gem ahead of Queen Wilhemina’s enthronement…
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The pretty little box that hides a scandalous royal story

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15th April 2025
It was a gift of love that entertained a king but which displeased a queen so much that she made sure it was returned to sender. However, the woman at the heart of the scandal made sure it returned to within royal walls.he Edwardians: Age of Elegance is a new major exhibition that has opened at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace. While the exhibition includes several historic pieces…
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The tiara made for a princess and worn by queens that is now on show in London

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13th April 2025
Well, we know one tiara that Queen Camilla won’t be wearing for a while. The Queen’s jewellery picks have been rather exciting in recent times, from quirky brooches to her own mother’s exquisite turquoise gems, but a favourite and famous tiara is out of bounds until the end of the year and for a very good reason. The sparkling Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara is now a star…
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