Features

The tragic diamond brooch that has been passed down to four queens

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11th October 2025
Queen Victoria’s jewel collection grew large during her reign, and many pieces are in both the Crown’s collection and the Monarch’s personal collection. She commissioned one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite brooches, one that has a tragic backstory.  Queen Victoria commissioned a chaîne de corsage from Garrard & Co in 1856 using two large diamonds that she received as a gift from…
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The Netherlands

Future queen, Catharina Amalia, heads to the States to build her royal role

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30th September 2025
Princess Catharina Amalia of the Netherlands joined her mother, Queen Maxima, for a major step forward in her royal career. The Princess of Orange joined the Dutch queen in Washington, DC to attend several UN committee meetings before the General Assembly.  Queen Maxima is the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health, a role that advocates for financial development…
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Royal News

The Duchess of Edinburgh shares a hug with a friend who just happens to be a princess

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23rd September 2025
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have had a busy visit to Japan with their trip taking them to Tokyo and Osaka. Sophie also had warm meeting with an old friend who happens to be a princess. The Duchess caught up with Princess Takamado, who she has known for several years. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were welcomed to Tokyo by the Emperor and Empress of Japan (Royal Family/…
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Features

Queen Camilla shows off the tiniest royal home

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19th September 2025
Queen Camilla showed American First Lady Melanie Trump one of the tiniest royal homes in existence.  While King Charles formally said goodbye to President Trump as he was off to speak with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the First Lady stayed at Windsor for an extended tour. Queen Camilla showed the First Lady Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, an historic royal home of sorts. Queen…
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