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Royal Jeweller Garrard at centre of new Kensington Palace exhibition

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18th November 2021
In a new exhibition at Kensington Palace, the popular royal jeweller Garrard is taking centre stage in a new display in the palace’s jewel room. The exhibit is set to explore the relationship between the famed jeweller and the British Royal Family over time. Garrard has been the choice jeweller for generations of British kings and queens, and for 160 years it was the holder of the coveted…
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King Charles III

Charles and Camilla lead The Royal Family at the Festival of Remembrance as The Queen stays away on medical advice

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13th November 2021
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall led the British royal family at the Festival of Remembrance at London’s Royal Albert Hall to pay tribute to fallen soldiers who have served Great Britain and the wider Commonwealth. The Royal Party was received by Ian McCulloch, President of the Royal Albert Hall, and Lieutenant General James Bashall, President of the Royal British Legion.
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen to miss Festival of Remembrance for the first time in years

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12th November 2021
For the first time in years, Her Majesty The Queen will miss the Festival of Remembrance due to doctor’s orders. The Queen will not attend the annual Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall in London on 13 November. Organised by The Royal British Legion (RBL), the event is held on the Saturday before Remembrance Sunday. The event includes military displays by current members of the…
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Craft expert who helped make the Duchess of Cambrige's wedding dress retires

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11th November 2021
A lace-maker who helped create one of the most famous wedding dresses in the world is now retiring. Ian Palfreyman, 72, from Sawley, Derbsyhire has worked as a twist hand for nearly 57 years. A twist hand is someone who operates machines that specialise in making lace. Palfreyman started his work in 1965 at Birkin’s in Long Eaton. At the time, the fresh out of school student was on a…
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