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A sparkling royal gem dominated by a single, simple pearl

It’s a single pearl set among dozens of diamonds but despite that sparkling competition, it still shines. For this pearl is part of a brooch that was given to the Royal Family in times of war in the hope that it would always be used by queens. And the decision of Queen Camilla to make it a favourite in her jewellery box since her husband became King Charles III has fulfilled that wish once…
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New Year sparkle from the royals who stole the style show in 2024

New Year’s Eve is all about sparkle and New Year’s Day can feel quite dull in comparison so a recollection of glitz from the past always helps to life spirits. These fabulous royal looks are all part of history now, having been worn in 2024, but just because it’s 2025, it doesn’t mean we can’t share our favourite style moments of the year just gone. Happy New…
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A royal revolution in Paris as queens and princesses conquer the City of Light

It’s not had a monarchy for over 200 years and as it welcomed the world for the Olympics, France reminded everyone of that with a rather alarming depiction of its last queen, minus her head. However, it was a brief moment of rebellion against all things regal for in 2024, Paris was all about royalty. Kings, queens, princes and princesses flocked there and the city of light was ready for its…
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The royal record that switched palaces in 2024

For years, the answer to ‘who has reigned longest’ was an easy one, even for people who didn’t follow royalty. Queen Elizabeth II broke plenty of records in the seventy years that she reigned in the United Kingdom. All that changed on September 8th…
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The discreet duchess given a big honour by King Charles in 2024

The Duchess of Gloucester remained one of the busiest members of the Royal Family although nearly all her engagements get little to no coverage. But while the wider public spotlight might not all on her, her role within the Royal Family was given the ultimate recognition this year when King Charles III named her as a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. It is a reflection of the…
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