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Just weeks after it went on show in England for the first time in almost 1,000 years, the Bayeux Tapestry is being put under a protection order it really doesn’t need. As people queue round the block to see one of the most famous art works in the world, the British Museum has said visitors are no longer allowed to take photos. It’s completely the wrong decision. The Museum, which…

When King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrated his Golden Jubilee on September 15 2023, he made history by becoming the first monarch of his country to reach the milestone. And the royal women at the king’s gala dinner on 15 September that year made it a romantic celebration, it was another opportunity to wear their best jewels. For a handful of them, it was the chance to re-wear their respective…

When the leading princess of a royal court marries, it’s usually a grand affair with tiaras, sparkle and endless celebrations. But when Astrid, then the de facto first lady of Norway, said her ‘I dos’ in 1961, it was a low key affair that changed the rules of royal romance. Her marriage to Johan Martin Ferner was controversial but the fact that it took place at all signalled a…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have received a very public confirmation from King Charles that they are not working royals. After weeks of speculation, brought about by their sudden return to the UK from the US, The King has sent written confirmation to all those involved in arranging official royal events that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not working royals are are carrying out charity…