It’s rare to see a royal engagement ring featuring an emerald. The striking stone features in very few of these most romantic pieces of jewellery but it has had a starring role in some of the most talked about royal gems that sealed truly famous love stories.
Queen Victoria’s serpent ring
Engagement rings were rarely used when Queen Victoria decided to marry Prince Albert.
The Prince of Wales has joked about his latest outfit for a night out at the weekend as he came across an unusual get up during a visit to a film school.
As students at the London Screen academy in north London showed him how they’re learning the ropes in one of the…
Double reception at Buckingham Palace as King Charles and Queen Camilla honour military
13th February 2025
The King and Queen hosted a double reception at Buckingham Palace to honour as many members of the military as they could.
King Charles and Queen Camilla filled several rooms at their London home with members of regiments and organisations that they have links…
The Princess of Wales has seen the work going on to help children being raised in one of the most challenging of all environments, a prison.
The Princess visited the mother and baby unit at HMP Styal in Cheshire to see the support available inside a jail for parents and their children.
The unit is run by Action for Children to provide help to expectant mums and new mums who are serving…
An unusual name for Europe's newest royal baby and she's also now a duchess
10th February 2025
The name of the newest royal baby in Europe has been revealed – and it’s a rather unusual pick.
The baby daughter of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden has been called Ines.
Princess Ines, Duchess of Vasterbotten(Photo by Princess Sofia)
Her…
The King has bestowed the title of ‘His Highness’ on the new Aga Khan.
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan became the Aga Khan following the death of his father last week.
Buckingham Palace said ”to mark the accession of Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga…
Sophie reveals a royal secret - and Prince Edward is very happy with it
9th February 2025
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have revealed a royal secret – and it keeps both of them very happy.
As their official visit to Nepal came to an end, Edward and Sophie shared one thing that has helped them during their 25 year marriage and a rise to the heart of the House of Windsor: competing against one another.
Speaking to the Sunday Times as they spent their final days in Nepal…
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have welcomed their fourth child – and they have a brand new princess in the house!
Princess Sofia gave birth to a daughter on February 7th 2025.
The newest royal baby in Europe arrived at 1.10pm local time at the Danderyd…
Marie-Jose, the last queen of Italy and a reign that lasted just a month
7th February 2025
She was the ‘May Queen’ whose reign lasted little more than a month but left its mark in royal history. Marie-Jose was always a bit of a maverick who had her own views and no fear of sharing them. Those opinions would become a saving grace for the dynasty she…
King Charles and Queen Camilla announce State Visit to Italy by having dinner with Stanley Tucci
6th February 2025
The King and Queen are to make a spring State Visit to Italy.
Their Majesties will head to Rome and Ravenna in April 2025 and the news has been confirmed with a dinner date with Stanley Tucci, the actor whose made his passion for Italian food into an obsession for millions.
On February 7th, King Charles and Queen Camilla will welcome the Oscar nominated star to Highgrove along with the…
