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The Leader of the Opposition on Prince Philip: ''Britain has lost an extraordinary public servant''

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9th April 2021
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, has described The Duke of Edinburgh as ” an extraordinary public servant” as he joined tributes to Prince Philip who has died at the age of 99. In a statement issued just minutes after Buckingham Palace announced The Duke had passed away, Sir Keir said ”The United Kingdom has lost an extraordinary public servant in Prince Philip.   Prince…
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Rare photo found of royal tribute made completely of bread

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5th April 2021
A rare photo has been uncovered of what could be the ultimate Great British Bake Off showstopper challenge: a bread arch fit for royalty! The arch, comprised of 1,500 loaves of bread was constructed in 1894 and spanned Commercial Street in Leeds. It was a tribute to the Duke and Duchess of York, eventually King George V and Queen Mary, who were visiting the city. They were headed to Yorkshire…
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April Sparkle: Diana's Diamonds

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5th April 2021
Diana, Princess of Wales was the first wife of Prince Charles and the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry. During her lifetime, the Princess had an extensive jewellery collection. Both of jewels she owned as a member of the British Royal Family and as a private…
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April Sparkle: Britain's Best Diamonds Part II

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5th April 2021
Now let’s take a look at five more of the British Royal Family’s best diamonds! Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara [getty src=”1209005095″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”ca”] In 1913, Queen Mary dismantled several tiaras in order to have this, the Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara created. Based on a similar tiara worn by her aunt, the Grand Duchess of…
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April Sparkle: Belgium's Best Diamonds

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4th April 2021
The diamond is the birthstone of April. That most sparkling of gems features in many royal collections and today, Royal Central is looking at some of the Belgian Royal Family’s best diamonds. Brabant Laurel Wreath Tiara [getty src=”154431097″ width=”396″…
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April Sparkle: Norway's Best Diamonds

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4th April 2021
Today, let’s look at some of the Norwegian Royal Family’s best diamond jewellery! Diamond Daisy Bandeau [getty src=”154430473″ width=”421″ height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Crown Princess Mette-Marit wore the Diamond Daisy Bandeau on her wedding day, 25 August 2001, a small diamond bandeau tiara featuring a row of diamonds fashioned into daisy floral shapes. The bandeau was…
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