British Royals

The striking tiara of a princess that began as an anniversary gift for a queen

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2nd March 2024
It’s not the best known of royal tiaras but it’s certainly one of the most unusual and it has a rather interesting history to go with it. The aquamarine diadem worn by the Princess Royal was given to her by her granny and its story is forever linked to weddings.Princess Anne was presented with this striking aquamarine and diamond tiara by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother in 1973.
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Spain

Queen Sofia of Spain presented with prestigious award

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1st March 2024
Queen Sofia has been given a prestigious award of her support for a Spanish community.The queen was presented with the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands at a ceremony in Palma de Mallorca.The award was given in recognition of her long and widespread work in the Balearic Islands and her dedication to social and welfare action. There was a special mention for her environmental campaigning…
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Royal News

The Queen welcomes Ukraine's First Lady for talks

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29th February 2024
Queen Camilla has welcomed the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, to London.The Queen and the First Lady met at Clarence HouseIt is understood that Her Majesty discussed the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia with the First Lady.Olena Zelenska also thanked King Charles for his message of support for Ukraine on the anniversary.The warm relationship between…
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British Royals

The King and Queen pay tribute to Thomas Kingston after sudden death

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27th February 2024
The King and Queen have paid tribute to Thomas Kingston, the son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, following his sudden death.Mr Kingston, who married Lady Gabriella Windsor in 2019, was found at an address in Gloucestershire on February 25th 2024.Buckingham Palace said ”The King and Queen have been informed of Thomas’s death and join Prince and Princess Michael of…
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