British Royals

The history of the Strathmore Rose tiara which has just been worn for the first time in almost a century

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22nd November 2023
A tiara that began as a wedding present from devoted parents to a daughter about to marry a king’s son has made a surprise appearance after almost nine decades tucked away in the royal vaults. The Princess of Wales chose the Strathmore Rose tiara for the State Banquet given in honour of the President of South Korea at Buckingham Palace at the end of the first day of his State Visit to the…
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British Royals

The simple gift Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip gave to the guests at their wedding

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20th November 2023
It’s 78 years since the royal wedding that built the modern House of Windsor. On November 20th 1947, at Westminster Abbey, Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip in a ceremony that would lead to one of the most successful royal unions in history. And in the run up to their wedding, the papers were filled with tiny details of a ceremony that caught the popular imagination. Publishing every…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales is a surprise guest at Children in Need

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18th November 2023
The Princess of Wales popped up as the surprise guest to open Children in Need evening. As months of fundraising culminated in a packed TV special to raise money for young people across the UK and abroad, the Princess shared a special message with millions of viewers. Speaking to all those who have given up their time to bring in funds for a wide range of projects, Catherine said ”best of…
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Norway

The royal bride whose dress came via a department store

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16th November 2023
The marriage of Sonja Haraldsen to the future King of Norway, on August 29th 1968, marked a moment of joy in a relationship that had caused huge debate as soon as it was known about. For the bride had no royal blood in a monarchy where princes were expected to wed regally. However, love prevailed and Sonja married the then Crown Prince Harald in front of crowned heads from across Europe. This…
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