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The princess whose wedding dress was still being sewn as the church bells rang for her marriage

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26th July 2024
Princess Madeleine’s wedding dress is one of the most celebrated of recent royal weddings. The bride herself talked openly about how her wedding dress was designed. The Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani had asked her if he could create her dress. And the princess said the meetings with the designer were “rather funny”. Princess Madeleine’s lace covered dress…
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The colourful tiara that's become the favourite of a future queen

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22nd July 2024
For centuries, tiaras have been a symbol of royalty and some gems hold more significance than others when used in these sparkling signs of power. The ruby is the birthstone for July. It’s been used in royal jewellery collections for centuries and it now features in some of the most striking pieces in European vaults. The Dutch royal gem collection has some famous examples of the stone…
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The palace given to a hero by a devoted queen

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18th July 2024
European leaders are gathering at Blenheim Palace. Ever since being built at the dawn of the 18th century, it has been home to a long and illustrious lineage of the Dukes of Marlborough. Over the centuries, it has been the home of various great personages, John Churchill…
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From flag bearers to gold medallists: the royals who have been part of the Olympics

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18th July 2024
With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris only a few days away, royals across the world are preparing to support their athletes as they represent their kingdoms. While most royals heading to the Olympics will be spectators, there are some who have played much bigger roles with some even having the honour of carrying their country’s flag. King Harald of Norway, 1964 The then-Crown…
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How sport showcases are bringing Prince George and Princess Charlotte on to the public stage

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16th July 2024
Prince George and Princess Charlotte have shown again that they are following in mum and dad’s footsteps with strong support for sport. The Prince and Princess of Wales have been regulars at many sporting events throughout the years and now their children are carrying on the tradition. It shows the importance this new generation of royals puts on all kinds of sport. That was very clear at…
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