Features

How a flower made of rubies became a favourite of a princess

Ever known as the glamorous sister of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret chose couture gowns and dramatic hair styles regularly. Never one to shy away from the spotlight, she often accessorised with impressive jewels. And one of her favourite brooches is from none other than Cartier.  The Cartier Ruby Flower Brooch is an open-faced flower. There are diamonds set in the petals, several…
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Norway

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon buttons up to visit 'new' part of Norway that's a social media sensation

Although many of us are still in the heat of summer right now with sunny skies and high temperatures, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway buttoned up his coat for an important anniversary this week.  Crown Prince Haakon was in Longyearbyen on Svalbard to celebrate a major milestone. 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of Svalbard joining the Kingdom of Norway. In 1920, following the First World War…
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Features

Royal Scandal or Myth? The Story of George III’s Alleged Secret Marriage

King George III is well known to history – remembered as the monarch who lost the American colonies, the father of a large family, and a man who struggled with mental illness later in life. His early years are often recalled for his devoted family life, especially his enduring marriage to Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, which lasted 57 years until her death in 1818 and produced 15…
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British Royals

How Princess Anne's arrival was announced to the world

The Princess Royal has become a steady force in the Royal Family, known for her dedication to the Crown and continual service. However, her birth was relatively quiet compared to that of her elder brother.  Princess Anne, born the daughter of an heir The then-Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip had started their family on 14 November 1948 when their son and eldest child, Prince Charles was…
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