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From queen's necklace to wedding tiara - the sparkling story of one of the most famous royal gems of all

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12th February 2024
It’s become one of the big questions in the run up to a royal marriage – which tiara will the bride wear? It’s now an accepted part of any Windsor wedding and the decision of Princess Beatrice to wear the same tiara as her grandmother did as a bride for her big day is both sentimental and rather significant. For Beatrice is now the third generation of Queen Elizabeth…
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The discreet bridesmaid who became a queen

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7th February 2024
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress, choice of venue and honeymoon destination were pored over even if actual details were hard to come by (sound familiar?) but one thing the…
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The line of succession to the British throne

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6th February 2024
The line of succession to the throne of King Charles has already changed since his accession in September 2022. His Majesty was the longest serving heir to the throne in recorded history, holding the position for over seventy years. Now, the line to what is his throne is…
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The Church of England's prayer for King Charles III

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5th February 2024
The Church of England has written a special prayer for its Supreme Governor following his diagnosis for cancer. Just hours after His Majesty confirmed he is being treated for cancer, the Church issued a prayer for his recovery and care. The prayer is ”Father of mercies, grant to Charles our King, comfort and sure confidence in you, and keep him in perpetual peace and safety, through…
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The public engagements King Charles may have to give up during cancer treatment

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5th February 2024
The King has been diagnosed with cancer. His Majesty is now receiving treatment for the condition and will give up public facing engagements while this course takes place. It isn’t known how long the schedule will take. The engagements which will have been planned for His Majesty long in advance will be postponed or carried out by other members of the Royal Family. As these…
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