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The beautiful duchess who became chatelaine of one of the most famous palaces in the world as well as a firm royal favourite

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6th August 2025
Consuelo Vanderbilt, the American socialite, became the Duchess of Marlborough in 1895 when she married Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough. She would quickly become a royal favourite and she is back in the spotlight again. Consuelo was the it-girl of Gilded Age New York society, and with English aristocrats looking across the Atlantic to find rich brides, the beautiful and…
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The almost-crown that has been worn by three queens

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4th August 2025
The Queen Mother owned several tiaras in her own right, including several gifts from her husband, King George VI. She also had access to many more tiaras in the Royal Collection while queen. One of her most impressive but rare picks never actually belonged to her – the Delhi Durbar Tiara.  Queen Mary asked Garrard & Co to create a new tiara for the 1911 Durbar in India. A Durbar was…
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Queen Elizabeth II's favourite Windsor Grey retires after 15 years of loyal service

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2nd August 2025
After fifteen years at the heart of the monarchy’s ceremonial life, Tyrone, one of the most beloved Windsor Grey carriage horses, has officially retired from royal duties. From his early days in the royal service over a decade ago, through to his most recent appearance during President Macron’s state visit in May 2025, Tyrone has carried out his work with unfailing dignity and…
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The forgotten queen who changed a country and a Monarchy

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1st August 2025
On 1 August 1714, a chapter closed in British history. Queen Anne, the last Stuart monarch, died at Kensington Palace at the age of 49, ushering the Hanoverian period. Anne is now largely thought of as an hysterical queen who wrapped up in her personal relationships thanks to the 2018 film, The Favourite. However, she was a fascinating figure who was so much more than the drama…
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