British Royals

Taken from the Tower - St. Edward's Crown is now being made ready for the Coronation

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3rd December 2022
St. Edward’s Crown, the central part of the Crown Jewels, has been removed from the Tower of London to be made ready for the Coronation of King Charles III. The historic Crown, created in 1661 for King Charles II, will be used at the moment of coronation at the ceremony on May 6th 2023. It will be placed on His Majesty’s head by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Queen Elizabeth II…
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A green move for royal fashion as the Princess of Wales rents a dress

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3rd December 2022
It was green in more ways than one. Vibrant and verdant, and a perfect match for a famous necklace, the dress worn by the Princess of Wales for the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Boston was also rented for the evening. The Princess chose a gown by Solace London featuring an off the shoulder top, long fitted sleeves, a floor length skirt and a rather modest price tag of £350. But while we all know…
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The Prince and Princess of Wales focus on community on US visit

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2nd December 2022
Climate change and supporting vulnerable young people were at the heart of a series of events during the second day of the US visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales. William and Kate received a warm welcome from large crowds as they made their way through Boston with many queuing for several hours in the cold to greet them. Their first stop of the day was at the climate tech hub…
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The royal wedding of George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina

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29th November 2022
It was a wedding featuring two very popular royals and two ceremonies and it led to one of the most influential unions of the 20th century. The marriage of Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece, on November 29th 1934, was a day that changed the House of Windsor forever. The couple matched each other in popularity and royal suitability. The groom was the dashing fourth son of…
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