Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla wears a gem with historic family connections for the start of the South Korean State Visit

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22nd November 2023
As King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed the South Korean President and First Lady to the UK, many couldn’t help but notice one particular accessory Her Majesty was wearing. It was the Russian Sapphire Cluster Brooch owned by her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II. [getty src=”1806345037″ width=”404″ height=”594″ tld=”com”] The…
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History

The story behind the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior

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11th November 2023
At the main entrance of Westminster Abbey lies the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, the body of an unknown British soldier from the First World War. On 11 November 1920, the body was brought from France to be buried at The Abbey. While there is one body that lies in The Abbey…
Princess Anne and Family

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

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8th November 2023
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

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6th November 2023
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

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26th October 2023
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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