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This is how a radio station accidentally told the world, incorrectly, that King Charles was dead

King Charles was in the middle of a visit to Northern Ireland when people in another part of his realm were told, wrongly, that he had died. On a sunny May morning, the audience of Radio Caroline heard the music stop and a sombre announcement intone that Charles III was no more. The mistake was realised fairly quickly, an apology was issued and much confirmation that The King was still alive and…
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The surprising origins of the diamond coronet worn by Queen Camilla at Westminster

It is one of the most symbolic pieces of jewellery in the royal collection and it took centre stage as Queen Camilla arrived at the Houses of Parliament for the State Opening of Parliament. This was one of the most anticipated openings in recent years, coming at a time of political turmoil, but the febrile atmosphere at Westminster was put in the shade, briefly, by the dazzling diamond coronet…
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Royal superfan Terry Hutt dies at the age of 91 as his family remember very special reason he loved the Windsors so much

Royal superfan, Terry Hutt, has died. Mr Hutt, who was 91, was a familiar face to many as his support for the Royal Family meant he camped out to get a front row seat at many of the biggest events of the past 70 years. He died after a long illness with his family at his side. Terry Hutt, from Weston-super-Mare, was one of the stars of the camp outs that took place at St. Mary’s…
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Queen Camilla just wore some of the biggest gems in the royal jewellery box and they are older than Victoria's reign

Queen Camilla loves a jewellery surprise and she pulled another one as she joined King Charles for a State Dinner in their honour at the White House. On the second evening of their historic State Visit to the US, The King and Queen were the guests of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the glittering gala event in Washington. The Queen chose not to wear a tiara for the…
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