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The Princess of Wales has chosen an historic gem with an intriguing story for an appearance at major royal event. As Kate joined Prince William to welcome the Sultan of Oman to the UK on a State Visit, she choses an eye catching jewel in an unusual setting. The Prince and Princess of Wales had the important job of welcoming His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at the very start of the State…

There was a time when a royal visit meant something. It came with a purpose, an official framework and a clear understanding of who was representing the Crown. Then there is Harry and Meghan in Nottingham. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex swept into the city on Thursday, greeted by wellwishers and bouquets of flowers They visited community organisations, met young people and worked their way…

It’s now one of the most popular parties in Europe with thousands descending on Munich every year for Oktoberfest and thousands more heading to festivals inspired by the original in cities across the continent. Oktoberfest is all about music, mood and fabulous beer but it actually started as a celebration for a royal wedding for a bride who had almost become an empress. On October 12th…

Buckingham Palace is on alert after an unexpected plan by broadcasters made the possibility of events that took place behind palace walls making it to the screen. Angela Kelly, one of the closest confidantes of Elizabeth II in her later years, is having her story filmed and producers have found a way to get round a potential confidentiality issue. Her account of life behind palace doors is…