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Queen Mary acquired many of the famous jewels that form the collection of the Royal Family. One of her choker-style emerald and diamond necklaces has become one of the most iconic pieces in the jewellery box and it was brought right into the 21st century by the Princess of Wales. However, it began life over a century earlier when it became a favourite piece of Queen Mary. Mary loved jewels and…

King Charles was in the middle of a visit to Northern Ireland when people in another part of his realm were told, wrongly, that he had died. On a sunny May morning, the audience of Radio Caroline heard the music stop and a sombre announcement intone that Charles III was no more. The mistake was realised fairly quickly, an apology was issued and much confirmation that The King was still alive and…

It is one of the most symbolic pieces of jewellery in the royal collection and it took centre stage as Queen Camilla arrived at the Houses of Parliament for the State Opening of Parliament. This was one of the most anticipated openings in recent years, coming at a time of political turmoil, but the febrile atmosphere at Westminster was put in the shade, briefly, by the dazzling diamond coronet…

Royal superfan, Terry Hutt, has died. Mr Hutt, who was 91, was a familiar face to many as his support for the Royal Family meant he camped out to get a front row seat at many of the biggest events of the past 70 years. He died after a long illness with his family at his side. Terry Hutt, from Weston-super-Mare, was one of the stars of the camp outs that took place at St. Mary’s…