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This stunning royal brooch went through a major transformation

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15th September 2025
Queen Victoria acquired countless impressive pieces of jewellery throughout her reign. Many of them are now a part of the Crown Jewels, including the Crown Ruby brooch that has undergone a major transformation.In the 1850s, Queen Victoria purchased an opal and diamond parure from favourite jeweller Garrard & Co, a set that included a brooch. Opals were popular jewels in the…
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The Catholic cathedral that will host its first royal funeral

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6th September 2025
The Duchess of Kent’s funeral will be held on 16 September. Although many royal funerals have taken place at Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, this funeral will take place at Westminster Cathedral. The Duchess of Kent converted to Catholicism in 1994, the first member of the Royal Family to publicly convert in over 300 years. As a Catholic, it is…
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How the Duchess of Kent reunited a Wimbledon champion with her mother

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5th September 2025
She is best remembered by tennis fans for her graceful presence on Centre Court, a quiet figure in a pale suit handing out trophies at Wimbledon with a reassuring smile. But behind the scenes, the Duchess of Kent was much more than a ceremonial figure. In a remarkable display of kindness and quiet diplomacy, she once played a key role in reuniting tennis legend Martina Navratilova with her mother…
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OBITUARY: The Duchess of Kent – from minor aristocracy to becoming one of the most respected royals

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5th September 2025
She had long been one of the most popular and well respected members of the Royal Family, even thought she stepped back from public life many years ago. The Duchess of Kent was held in warm regard by many and her calm demeanour and devotion to charitable causes turned her into a cornerstone of the House of Windsor in the late 20th century. However, her early life gave no indication of the royal…
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