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The emerald tiara that Queen Mary loves but which can never leave Denmark

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5th May 2025
The Danish Royal Family counts just one emerald tiara in their collection, but it’s a stunning piece that features 67 emeralds and over 2,600 diamonds. And now it has another special chapter in its history as Queen Mary wore it for her first official gala portrait since her husband’s accession in January 2024.King Christian VIII commissioned an emerald parure for his wife, Queen…
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Queen Mary of Denmark is a big fan of this royal woman who was banned from holding a top title

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29th April 2025
For years, she was looked down upon by society but now one royal wife is being turned into an icon by the dynasty who wouldn’t let her be queen. A royal mistress turned much loved wife has become the focus of a brand new exhibition in Copenhagen with Queen Mary appearing in a film that’s part of the display.The woman in question was called Louise but known as Countess Danner when…
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The niece of a pope who became Queen of France

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28th April 2025
She was the mother of three kings, the wife of another and the niece of a powerful pope and those links aren’t even the most interesting things about a woman who ended up having a whole age named after her. She’s a controversial figure, even now, but her impact…
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Honi soit qui mal y pense: the story of the Order of the Garter

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28th April 2025
The Order of the Garter is the oldest chivalric order in Great Britain.King Edward III founded the Most Noble Order of the Garter. It was officially founded in 1348 but may date back to 1344. Reportedly he was inspired by King Arthur and his Round Table of Knights, but he also may have taken some ideas from other European orders created at roughly the same time.Edward and 25 Founder…
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A sparkling tiara given to a duchess just before she became a queen

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22nd April 2025
It’s one of the best known of all royal jewels and might have been even more well used if a moment of history hadn’t intervened. The stunning Cartier Halo tiara was bought as a gift of love for a popular duchess but its presentation was overshadowed by an event that changed the Royal Family forever.The tiara is probably best known in recent times as the pick of the Princess of…
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