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It is often dubbed as one of the world’s most secret societies – the world of Freemasonry. From covert handshakes to Masonic rituals, mystery surrounds the organisation which has connections to the British Royal Family. Many members of The Royal Family are rumoured to be Freemasons, although only two current members are publicly known to be part of the society. The Duke of Kent has been…

The Princess of Wales pulled a sparkling surprise as she attended the Earthshot Awards in Boston. For the first time, Kate chose an emerald and diamond necklace famously worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. The choker necklace has a long royal history and made its first appearance on a December day over a century ago. It was first worn by Queen Mary as, along with King George V, she visited India.

“Twenty-five years ago my grandfather broadcast the first of these Christmas messages. Today is another landmark because television has made it possible for many of you to see me in your homes on Christmas Day.” Queen Elizabeth II uttered those words on Christmas Day 1957 during her first televised Christmas Message, broadcast live from the Long Library at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.