British Royals

The famous royal brooch with big emotional ties

When you hear the term “Granny’s Chips,” you might be thinking of your grandma and her homemade chip recipe. When it comes to the Royal Family, Granny’s Chips is the furthest thing from a plate of fried potatoes; it’s one of the most recognisable diamond brooches in the world. Queen Mary had passed on the diamond clip to her granddaughter Elizabeth as she was about…
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Review: Diana Las Vegas brings refreshing perspective to Diana themed-exhibitions

There have been dozens of Diana, Princess of Wales exhibits across the world. Some, take a look at her life just through photographs, and others, tell her story through fashion. When in Las Vegas, I had the chance to go to the Princess Diana & The Royals: The Exhibition. I have been to several Diana-related exhibits throughout my life, and I’d say this is one of my favourites. Photo…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne ignores row as she oversees opening of multi-million pound Scotland port expansion

The Princess Royal brushed off a row as she oversaw the opening of the Port of Aberdeen’s £420 million South Harbour expansion project. Bob Sanguinetti, the CEO of Port of Aberdeen, said it was an honour that the Princess Royal was there to open Scotland’s newest harbour on what is considered the UK’s oldest business. The expanded port, in addition to jobs and income, will…
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British Royals

Which kings are buried at Westminster Abbey?

Founded in 960, Westminster Abbey, or the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a mainly Gothic abbey church in the city of Westminster, London. Near the Thames and the Palace of Westminster, it is one of the United Kingdom’s most notable and recognizable religious buildings. A traditional place of coronation and burials for English monarchs, it has been the setting for…
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