Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne's special role as King Charles opens Parliament for the first time in his reign

As King Charles opened Parliament for the first time under his reign, his sister, The Princess Royal exercised a special role – that of ‘Gold-Stick-in-Waiting.’ [getty src=”1767948841″ width=”594″ height=”390″ tld=”com”] The role is that of a ceremonial bodyguard to the sovereign and is considered an honour. As the King and…
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Queen Camilla

The special bond between Queen Camilla and the Poppy Factory

Every Remembrance Day, one might notice a particular flower appearing, a red poppy. Often put onto a pin, the poppy is now the universally recognised flowers of remembrance for those who gave their lives for their country. It has become a key piece of the royal family’s wardrobe every November. It dates back to 1921 when it was used to commemorate military members who died in battle.
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Features

The royal mistress accused of being a witch

Elizabeth “Jane” Shore (née Lambert) was one of the many mistresses of King Edward IV of England. Jane would go on to become one of the most intelligent and beautiful women in the realm. Known as the witty mistress of the king, she would come to be known as a dangerous political conspirator against Richard III. [getty src=”51239545″ width=”475&#8243…
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Queen Camilla

All the tiaras worn by Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla has just added a new chapter to the story of one of the most famous tiaras belonging to the Royal Family. She appeared in the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland diadem, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth II. It’s now one of several that Her Majesty has worn in the past two decades. While many await to see what tiara she picks for her State Visit to Kenya, here is a look back at…
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