Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne at commemoration for Armistice Day at the National Memorial Arboretum

The Princess Royal has attended a Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum to mark Armistice Day. Her Royal Highness paid tribute at the service, held on November 11th, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which ended World War One. All those who have given their lives for their country were remembered at the ceremony in Staffordshire. Princess Anne, in…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima in new portraits for special anniversary

New portraits of the King and Queen of the Netherlands show them in the year that Willem-Alexander marked the tenth anniversary of his reign. ©RVD – Anton Corbijn The king and queen are seen in brand new official photos, released as King Willem-Alexander’s ‘jubilee’ year comes to an end. ©RVD – Anton Corbijn His Majesty is shown wearing white tie and the Knight Grand Cross of…
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British Royals

The George IV State Diadem: the royal history of the gem just worn for the first time by Queen Camilla

It is one of the most symbolic pieces of jewellery in the royal collection and it now has a new chapter in its history. It was originally created for a king but has only been worn by queens for almost two decades. Now, Queen Camilla has continued that tradition and worn the George IV State Diadem for the first State Opening of Parliament of her husband’s reign. To be fair, it’s a diadem…
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Features

The Coronation robe that is set to appear again for a very important reason

King Charles is well known for his passion for royal recycling and he’s about to wear one of his most spectacular outfits of the year for the second time. The Robe of State was draped around His Majesty’s shoulders as he made his way into Westminster Abbey for the Coronation and as he opens Parliament for the first time in his reign, The King will wear it once more. The Robe of State is…
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