British RoyalsQueen Camilla

Queen Camilla starts her own literary festival

The Queen had a busy Thursday on her first day back at engagements after testing positive for Covid-19 early in February. Her Majesty launched her new charity, The Queen’s Reading Room. At a Clarence House reception that was meant to happen last week, Queen Camilla announced that her online book club is now a registered charity. On the charity’s official website, RoyalReadingRoom.UK…
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British RoyalsThe Kents

The Duchess of Kent at 90 - a lifelong passion for music

For many years, the Duchess of Kent was a military wife while her husband, Prince Edward, was actively serving in the military. Following on from this, she became a working member of The Royal Family, supporting Queen Elizabeth II in an official capacity until 1996, when she decided to pursue her musical interests. Born Katharine Worsley to Sir William Worsley, 4th Baronet, and Joyce…
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History

Habsburg jaw caused by intermarrying

A group of fourteen surgeons and geneticists have confirmed that the distinctive Habsburg chin in the Spanish Royal Family resulted from their inbreeding.  The Habsburg dynasty dates back to the eleventh century when the Counts of Habsburg ruled areas of present-day…
King Charles III

The famous names who will bring the music at the Coronation to life

Buckingham Palace has released more information about King Charles III’s Coronation on 6 May at Westminster Abbey. The composers, conductors, and performers who will fill the Abbey with music have been announced. In keeping with his plan to modernise the Coronation Service, The King has commissioned twelve new pieces of music. There will be six orchestral pieces, five choral pieces, and…
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Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla decides not to wear the controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond at Coronation

Buckingham Palace has shared news that Queen Camilla will be wearing Queen Mary’s Crown on 6 May at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation.  Queen Mary’s Crown has been removed from the Tower of London where it is normally on display with the other Crown Jewels to begin work ahead of the Coronation.  The crown will undergo modifications by the Crown Jeweller for Camilla. Four of the…
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