Belgium

A future queen arrives at Harvard

Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant and heir to the Belgian throne has begun her post graduate education at Harvard. The princess marked her first day of post-graduate with new photos.  Max Bueno/ Belgian Royal Palace The Belgian Royal Palace released three photos of Elisabeth to mark her first day of study at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. She chose a casual look of…
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Queen Camilla

The engagement ring of a queen: Camilla's diamond dazzler

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…
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History

Diamond Jubilee barge back at special dock

The late Queen’s barge, Gloriana, has finally found a new permanent home. Gloriana played several important public roles in 2012. The barge was commissioned by Lord Sterling of Plaisthow and was officially launched in April 2012. It led a 670 boat flotilla down the River Thames for Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, with Queen Elizabeth II, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke and Duchess…
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