British Royals

How the Princess of Wales reached for favourite pieces for Commonwealth Day service

The Princess of Wales attended the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey, after missing a year through illness, and she went with several favourite pieces from her wardrobe.  Following an announcement from Kensington Palace earlier in the year that staff would not be commenting on her fashion, Catherine wore repeated items as many royal watchers expected. BBC…
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Royal News

King Charles looks joyful as he returns to Commonwealth Day service

The King has returned to one of the most important events on the royal calendar after being forced to miss it last year. King Charles attended the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey, resuming an important annual tradition. BBC still/ fair use While the Monarch historically attends the Commonwealth Day Service, His Majesty was not able to be there last…
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Features

A jewel of queens that is now a favourite of a queen in waiting

The Norwegian Royal Family may not have the largest jewellery vault in Europe but they do have several historic pieces. Crown Princess Mette-Marit regularly wears one of the family’s most historic brooches that originally belonged to the first modern Queen of Norway.  Queen Maud’s Aquamarine Brooch features a large rectangular faceted aquamarine that is lighter in colour. It is surrounded…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima take trip back in time

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands went back in time as they wrapped up an important visit. As their two day State Visit to Cyprus concluded, the royals headed to a heritage site where they were shown evidence of the very earliest known settlements in the area. It came as the King and Queen of the Netherlands carried out a busy schedule before hosting their own event…
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