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April Sparkle: Monaco's Best Diamonds

The birthstone of April, the diamond, is perhaps the most celebrated of all sparkling stones. Throughout the month, Royal Central is looking at some of the best known pieces dominated by diamonds in European jewellery collections. Today, let’s take a look at some of Monaco’s most majestic diamonds! Diamond Foam Tiara [getty src=”117975155″ width=”395&#8243…
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April sparkle: The Netherlands' best diamonds

The Netherlands has one of the most spectacular collections of royal jewels in Europe, and this month we’re taking a look at five of their impressive diamond pieces. The Stuart Tiara [getty src=”1052832232″ width=”594″ height=”364″ tld=”co.uk”] When it comes to tiaras, go big or go home. Nothing shows this off better than the Stuart…
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April's calendar of historic royal moments

5 April 1863: On this day in 1863, Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine was born at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. She was the daughter of Princess Alice, daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. She was married to Prince Louis of Battenberg and had four children, two of whom were Princess Alice of Greece and Denmark – the mother of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – and Lord…
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What is Trooping the Colour?

For over 260 years, Trooping the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British sovereign. While Queen Elizabeth II was born in April, the annual event takes place in June. Over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians come together for military precision, horsemanship, and fanfare during the event. [getty src=”1148612115″ width=”594&#8243…
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