History

The Affair of the Diamond Necklace: a damning scandal

Marie Antoinette is without a doubt one of the most tragic figures in royal history. And part of her downfall was due to a diamond necklace that she never owned.King Louis XV commissioned a diamond necklace for his beloved mistress, Madame du Barry. He chose two jewellers from Paris, Charles Auguste Boehmer and Paul Bassenge, to create the 2,000,000 livre necklace which was meant to…
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History

Home of royal ghosts: The Tower of London

The Tower of London remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in London, with thousands of visitors arriving daily at the royal fortress in the heart of London. However, the Tower is also home to several ghosts. While many thousands of people have lived and…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William documentary to be seen in the US as it will stream it on Disney+

There is good news for royal watchers in the United States, as Prince William’s new documentary will be streaming on Disney+ in the US.Disney+ has acquired the rights to Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, Prince William’s two part documentary airing in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, 30 October and Thursday, 31 October on ITVx.© Kensington PalaceThe documentary…
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Features

Royal fashion highlights from the royal visits to Australia

Australia has served as the backdrop for many iconic fashion moments over the decades, with Queen Elizabeth II, the Princess of Wales, and Queen Mary of Denmark all making sartorial statements while visiting. Queen Elizabeth IIQueen Elizabeth II wore a gold tulle Norman Hartnell gown during her 1954 tour to Australia that would become known as the “Wattle Gown” due to the gold…
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King Charles III

King Charles shows special touch with State Dinner outfit

The King has made several important speeches through his visits to Australia and Samoa, including speaking to world leaders at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. However, King Charles made a serious sartorial statement on Friday at a dinner.The King hosted a crucial event for this trip, the King’s Dinner and Reception for the Commonwealth Heads of Government. Buckingham…
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