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The prince who battled questions about his suitability to be royal to marry a future queen

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9th February 2025
Theirs was a love borne of friendship. A quiet love that grew louder based on the foundations of a close companionship. And after seven years, the future queen of Sweden and her commoner boyfriend announced their engagement—even though he wasn’t sure she’d say yes!Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, the future queen of Sweden, and her personal trainer boyfriend, Daniel Westling, announced…
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Marie-Jose, the last queen of Italy and a reign that lasted just a month

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7th February 2025
She was the ‘May Queen’ whose reign lasted little more than a month but left its mark in royal history. Marie-Jose was always a bit of a maverick who had her own views and no fear of sharing them. Those opinions would become a saving grace for the dynasty she married into when she became its one public dissenting voice against the fascism taking over their country. But…
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The accession of Queen Elizabeth II

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6th February 2025
The historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II saw many milestones. But perhaps one is the most important – not just of her reign but of modern British history. It is the moment of her accession.On February 6th 1952, in the early hours, King George VI died in his sleep…
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The perfect royal tiara for February babies

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4th February 2025
February’s birthstone, the amethyst, is found across royal jewellery collections. However, it is the Swedish royal family that has one of the most impressive pieces: the Napoleonic Amethyst Tiara. The Napoleonic Amethyst Tiara began life as a necklace that reportedly belonged to Empress Josephine, Napoleon’s first wife. The necklace featured several large round amethysts surrounded by…
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It's one of the most famous royal jewels in the world - but are we getting its name wrong?

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31st January 2025
One of the most famous of all royal jewels is a red gem that has belonged to princes and kings for over 600 years. It’s got a very familiar name but part of it could be completely wrong. However, despite the mislabelling, the legendary stone retains its legendary name. And what a legend it is.Located on the front of the Imperial State Crown is a red jewel that bears the name of a famous…
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