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Royal Residences: A brief history of Bagshot Park

Where is it located? Bagshot Park is a royal residence which is located near the village of Bagshot in Surrey. It is approximately 11 miles south of Windsor. The 51-acres occupied by this Grade II listed building are located within a designated area of Windsor Great Park. When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence? The original building was known as Bagshot Lodge and was…
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Turquoises for December: our royal favourites

Turquoise is the jewel for December, and while it is not seen in many royal tiaras, it has appeared on some royals in various forms over the years. However, let’s take a look at some of our favourite royal turquoise tiaras around the world. The Teck Turquoise Tiara It is worn by the Duchess of Gloucester and is part of a set that includes a necklace, earrings and brooch. It was…
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Princess Sofia's best tiara moments

The Nobel Prize Ceremony is always a chance for Swedish Royal Family glamour, but since this year’s awards have been cancelled because of the pandemic, we’re instead looking back at some of the best tiara moments from each royal lady. Let’s take a look at…
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The exiled Empress and the Führer

Hermine Reuss of Greiz was one of the five daughters of Heinrich XXII, Prince Reuss of Greiz and his wife, Princess Ida of Schaumburg-Lippe. Her childhood was overshadowed by the death of her mother in childbirth and the incurable disability of her only brother. A 13-year…
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Crown Princess Victoria's best tiara moments

The Nobel Prize Ceremony is always a chance for Swedish Royal Family glamour, but since this year’s awards have been cancelled because of the pandemic, we’re instead looking back at some of the best tiara moments from each royal lady. Let’s take a look at some of Crown Princess Victoria’s best tiara moments! [getty src=”102232126″ width=”594&#8243…
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How the British line of succession will look in 2021

The Queen will welcome two great grandchildren in 2021 which means that the line of succession is about to be shaken up again. Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, are expecting their first child in the coming year while Zara and Mike Tindall also have another baby on the way, a sibling for their two girls, Mia and Lena. Neither couple has confirmed an exact due date but by next…
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