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Wimbledon through the years: Princess Anne & Zara's championship appearances

Ever since she was young, the Princess Royal has been a regular spectator at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. While she has made sporadic appearances in recent years, her daughter, Zara, is now often seen in the royal box enjoying the sport. With the 2022 championships underway, Royal Central is looking at some of Anne & Zara’s appearances over the years. 1960 Embed from Getty…
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The royal style picks at the Service of Thanksgiving

The Service of Thanksgiving for the Platinum Jubilee provided the biggest gathering of the House of Windsor during the celebrations. The Queen wasn’t able to attend, deciding ”with reluctance” to rest at Windsor having experienced ”some discomfort” during Trooping the Colour. However, there was a large turnout from her family to give thanks for her reign. And…
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The Queen's reign in jewels: The story of Granny's Chips

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 the…
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Queen's Reign in Jewels: The Grand Duchess Vladimirovna Tiara

There are a few pieces in The Queen’s jewellery vault that she has worn time and time again throughout her reign. The Grand Duchess Vladimirovna Tiara remains one of her favourite pieces to this day. The Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara belonged to one of the most sociable members of the Romanov court, Grand Duchess Vladimir or Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin before she married in…
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