King Charles III

King Charles happy to receive unique birthday cake

The King’s Foundation is back in the spotlight with an important new project. The One Show visited Dumfries House in Cumnock, Ayrshire to learn more about the Future Textiles programme which is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Cameras were invited in to see this year’s graduation reception. The King was at the reception and congratulated this year’s graduates.  Held at Dumfries…
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Royal News

Edward and Sophie recreate poignant photo

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh took a very poignant photo when they visited a meaningful home on Malta. The Duke and Duchess arrived in Malta on Monday for a four day trip. The trip is celebrating Malta’s 60th anniversary as an independent nation and honouring…
King Charles III

Creative dreams set to come true in new project supported by The King and Idris Elba

Actor Idris Elba has joined forces with The Prince’s Trust to help youth in Manchester get the education and training they need to pursue their creative dreams. The Prince’s Trust will be working with the Elba Hope Trust to help those in Manchester who are interested in a creative career but need more training in a project called Creative Futures. The Prince’s Trust will be…
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Denmark

Queen Mary welcomes holiday season in Denmark

Although it is only October, the holiday season is fast approaching. Queen Mary of Denmark welcomed a favourite holiday tradition as she unveiled the 2024 Christmas Stamp.  Queen Mary visited Copenhagen City Hall to carry out a special tradition now in its 117th year…
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The tiara that one queen kept although it really belonged to another

Although opal is October’s birthstone and can come in a variety of hues, it is rarely seen in a tiara. In the early twentieth century, many believed that opals were considered bad luck and had the jewels replaced with other stones. Some of the most beloved royal tiaras were originally set with opals, including Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet. Prince Albert designed this tiara for…
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