British Royals

The engagement ring of a queen: Camilla's stunning diamond sparkler

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10th February 2025
When it was announced in February 2005 that the then-Prince of Wales had proposed to Camilla Parker-Bowles, ITN proclaimed that he had used “a ring worth waiting for”.  Charles proposed with a ring that has a long family history. Historians believe that the ring dates back to the 1920s. His grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, wore the ring to several events. It is suspected that…
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European Royals

An antique tiara that's become a favourite of queens

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9th February 2025
Princess Beatrix, the former Queen of the Netherlands, has just celebrated her 87th birthday. In honour of her big day, we are looking at one of her favourite tiaras, the Dutch Antique Pearl Tiara.  The former Dutch queen has worn this stunning statement tiara many times throughout her reign.  The Antique Pearl Tiara was created in the style of a previous tiara, one that belonged to Anna…
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Royal News

All star turn out for King Charles as Stanley Tucci rustles up dinner at Highgrove

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8th February 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla branched out of their regular dining plans for a star-studded event planned by none other than Stanley Tucci.  The King and Queen were also joined by the Italian ambassador to the UK, Inigo Lambertini, at the dinner which marked the announcement of a State Visit to Italy by Charles III this spring. Italian-American actor Tucci worked with chef, Francesco…
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Features

The difficult history of meetings between the British Monarch and the Pope

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7th February 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla will make a State Visit to the Holy See in April. It is an historic moment as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England meets the Pontiff. For centuries, following Henry VIII’s break with Rome, the idea of a British monarch and a Pope meeting was impossible. But that all changed in the 20th century, as meetings – at first private, began to take place.
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