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The historic part of the Crown Jewels you might never have heard about

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18th April 2023
The Jewel House at the Tower of London is home to the Crown Jewels, part of which includes a total of sixteen silver trumpets, dating back to 1780, also known as the state trumpets. However, only one of the trumpets is on display for visitors to see. Seven of these trumpets were originally used by the 1st Regiment Life Guards, and bear engraved inscriptions indicating this. The other nine…
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A look at the Diamond Jubilee State Coach 

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13th April 2023
King Charles and Queen Camilla will arrive in style for their coronation at Westminster Abbey. The Royal Family has announced that the royal couple will travel in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. The modern-day carriage is made of aluminium and has air-conditioning and electric windows. Originally planned as an 80th birthday gift to Queen…
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Why King Charles III and Queen Camilla didn't marry at Windsor Castle

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5th April 2023
When King Charles III and Queen Camilla announced their engagement in February 2005 they wasted no time in setting a date or venue for their marriage. In the official statement issued on February 10th 2005, they said they would marry on April 8th that year in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle followed by a service of blessing at St. George’s Chapel later the same day. Yet just a week…
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Red carpet and royalty make perfect partners at Kensington Palace's new exhibition, Crown to Couture

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4th April 2023
In recent years there’s been plenty of talk about whether royal power can combine with star power but a new exhibition at Kensington Palace underlines that the mix is far from modern. Crown to Couture, which opens on April 5 2023, brings red carpet fashion face to face with regal outfits and the result is a stunning show of style and ceremony. Crown to Couture is the biggest exhibition…
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