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This rarely seen royal tiara was accidentally borrowed for decades by someone who wasn't meant to wear it

This week marks the 125th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s birth.She was born on 4 August 1900 and became Duchess of York on her marriage to the second son of George V in 1923. Her husband became King in December 1936 and from that point onwards, the new Queen Elizabeth had access to a huge range of stunning jewels. The diadem known as the Oriental Circlet remained one of…
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Why Queen Elizabeth II's favourite royal handbags still have an important place in the Palace

The late Queen Elizabeth II was known for several style staples. Her Rachel Trevor Morgan hats and her Fulton umbrellas were her go-to choices for several decades. Her Traviata handbag from Launer London has been the royal handbag for years and it looks like the brand will not be losing its position as the favourite any time soon. Queen Elizabeth first awarded a Royal Warrant to Launer London…
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This pretty tiara inspired by a peacock is now a favourite of a future queen

It’s a tiara that is designed to grab all the looks you would expect that most beautiful of birds, the peacock, to get and it’s been a go to for queens for decades. Now a queen in waiting has become one of its biggest fans and she’s not afraid to show it!The Ruby Peacock Tiara has long been a favourite for the Dutch royals but it has come into the spotlight in the last few…
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The forgotten queen who changed a country and a Monarchy

On 1 August 1714, a chapter closed in British history. Queen Anne, the last Stuart monarch, died at Kensington Palace at the age of 49, ushering the Hanoverian period. Anne is now largely thought of as an hysterical queen who wrapped up in her personal relationships thanks to the 2018 film, The Favourite. However, she was a fascinating figure who was so much more than the drama…
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