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This stylish royal is bringing back classic fashion as she channels the 50s with Dior again

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22nd May 2025
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians is a hard-working consort. She is the patron of several large organisations, including the internationally-recognised Queen Elisabeth Competition for musicians. However, she has also quietly been establishing her sartorial profile over the last few years, with the help of one key designer. On Sunday, 18 May, Queen Mathilde wore a white Christian Dior…
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Who was Jane Austen's favourite monarch?

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12th May 2025
The royal that Jane Austen is most often connected with is the Prince Regent, or the future King George IV, as he requested a copy of her novel for his library. However, there is a different royal from history that Austen much preferred to “Prinny”. A…
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The emerald belt that became a necklace worn by queens and princesses

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9th May 2025
The Swedish Royal Family has a wide and historic jewellery collection, one that is frequently shared amongst the family. The Bernadotte Emerald Parure however, is one of the oldest sets in the collection and one of the most impressive. This parure includes a coordinating necklace and two brooches. Created for the first Bernadotte King of Sweden, King Carl XIV Johan, the necklace…
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Coronation anniversary brings royal confirmation that historic crown has been renamed in honour of Queen Camilla

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6th May 2025
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the crown used for the Coronation of Queen Camilla now has a brand new name. Exactly two years after Her Majesty was crowned, Buckingham Palace confirmed quietly that the historic gem used for the Coronation will now bear the name of Queen Camilla. The crown was originally used for the Coronation of Queen Mary in 1911. In January 2025, a subtle change was…
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