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Queen Camilla just wore some of the biggest gems in the royal jewellery box and they are older than Victoria's reign

Queen Camilla loves a jewellery surprise and she pulled another one as she joined King Charles for a State Dinner in their honour at the White House. On the second evening of their historic State Visit to the US, The King and Queen were the guests of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the glittering gala event in Washington. The Queen chose not to wear a tiara for the…
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The symbolic meaning of the beautiful lace on the wedding dress of the Princess of Wales

The 2011 wedding dress of the Princess of Wales is one of the most celebrated royal wedding dresses of modern history. When she emerged from that Rolls-Royce Phantom with her father, to walk into Westminster Abbey, the world immediately rushed to find any information possible about the dress. And although the dress was dissected by royal watchers and media alike, some elements drew more attention…
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The Princess of Wales pays a very personal tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and it links her to royal history

The Princess of Wales paid a very personal tribute at the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II with her choice of outfit and it wasn’t just her jewellery that did the talking. While Kate’s three strand pearl necklace was instantly recognisable as a nod to the late Monarch as the gems had been a favourite of Elizabeth II. But the Princess of Wales also chose a mauve pink dress for the…
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Queen Elizabeth II was one of the greatest monarchs in history but there are three royal titles she was never allowed to hold

Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most important monarchs in British history but despite ruling longer than anyone else, there were three very famous titles she was never allowed to hold. And all because she was a woman. When she became heir to the throne, on the accession of her father as King George VI in December 1936, the then Princess Elizabeth was prevented by ancient royal rules from…
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