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New photos of the King of Sweden for his 74th birthday

Although he was unable to celebrate the occasion with the public as usual, King Carl Gustaf marked his 74th birthday with a series of new photos released by the royal court. In the photos, taken on 29 April at Stenhammar Palace in Sörmland, the King is dressed in tweed and posing amidst the rolling green countryside that surrounds the property. Queen Silvia joined him for two of the photos…
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A conversation with royal milliner Fabienne Delvigne

As a Belgian royal warrant holder, milliner Fabienne Delvigne is no stranger to designing for royalty. Described as “a true magician” by Diane Von Furstenberg, Maison Fabienne Delvigne has created hats for the likes of Queen Mathilde, Queen Máxima, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, and Grand Duchess María Teresa and is considered the go-to haute couture milliner for the…
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Fashion

Diana, Princess of Wales: Our top fashion favourites

We’re taking a look back at some of our favourite outfits as worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, in the 1980s and 1990s. Kristin Contino, Chief Reporter The ‘Elvis’ dress Photo: Kristin Contino This is such an iconic Diana dress and I was thrilled to see it in person at the Diana: Her Fashion Story exhibit at Kensington Palace a few years ago. The high collar on the…
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Henry VIII reimagined: An interview with Wife After Wife author Olivia Hayfield

Pull Henry VIII out of the Tudor era and make him a media king in modern-day London and you’ve got the premise of Olivia Hayfield’s new novel, Wife After Wife. Spanning from 1980s London to the present day, the book tells the story of Harry Rose, head of the Rose Corporation (think Virgin) and his many unfortunate relationships. Hayfield, who said she pondered how a man like Henry…
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