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Adelaide, the queen who met her king in a hotel

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14th June 2022
On a summer’s day in 1818, a young German princess walked into one of the most famous hotels in London to meet a man twice her age. Just a year earlier, Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen and her suitor, William, Duke of Clarence, would never have considered chatting let alone taking the step that would inevitably follow this brief exchange. But after a short time together, with chaperones, of…
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History and chivalry combine in the Order of the Garter

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13th June 2022
The Most Noble Order of the Garter is considered to be one of the most prestigious chivalric orders in the world.Founded in 1348 by King Edward III, who was “so inspired by the tales of King Arthur and the chivalry of the Knights of the Round Table”, the Order of the…
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A royal rarity - an emerald engagement ring

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11th June 2022
Princess Martha Louise of Norway has announced her engagement to her partner, Durek Verrett. Their decision to marry wasn’t that much of a surprise with both having spoken of their hopes to wed previously. But the ring that they showed off during that most modern of royal engagement appearances, an Instagram live, was a bit of a surprise. For the couple have chosen an emerald as the central…
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Who is Princess Madeleine of Sweden?

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10th June 2022
As she marks her 40th birthday today, learn more about the youngest child of King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden:She was born Madeleine Thérèse Amelie Josephine on 10 June 1982 at Drottningholm Palace in Drottningholm, Sweden, as the youngest of King Carl XVI…
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The symbolic sword that is always presented when the Royal Family heads to St. Paul's

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4th June 2022
While members of the Royal Family are always greeted warmly whenever they visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, there is also an important tradition that takes place.When the Monarch enters the City of London in State, they are welcomed by the Lord Mayor of London with the Pearl Sword which they then touch. When The Queen touches the hilt, it is meant to be a representation of her authority over…
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Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Brooches, New and Old

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3rd June 2022
Symbolism abounds this week during the Platinum Jubilee. The jewellery on display is no exception and no one does messaging through jewels better than the Queen herself.For Trooping the Colour, a ceremony steeping in tradition, Queen Elizabeth led the way by wearing her…
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Crowds already gathering in London as the Platinum Jubilee celebrations get under way

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2nd June 2022
Tens of thousands of people are already making their way to central London for the start of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.The Mall is already filling up with crowds ahead of Trooping the Colour which will see the first appearance by the Royal Family in the weekend of festivities.People camped out overnight, joining some who had been in place for several days to make sure of the best…
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