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A striking tiara that provided a Christmas surprise

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6th December 2024
Turquoises have been valued as precious stones for thousands of years but they are relatively rare in modern royal jewellery boxes. So when they make an appearance, everyone notices. And that’s just what happened when a December born princess chose December’s birthstone for a glittering evening out.Princess Sofia of Sweden went top to toe turquoise when she attended the Nobel Prize…
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The Christmas broadcast where a dream was realised

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4th December 2024
Each of the four monarchs who have given Christmas addresses have had their own approach. Today we see a monarch’s love for the environment. King Charles III gave his second annual Royal Christmas Broadcast in 2023.Notably, His Majesty’s coronation was earlier that year, on 6 May at Westminster Abbey. Following in the footsteps of his predecessor, he mentioned this meaningful…
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Inside the Royal Family's Christmas - what King Charles will have for his festive feast

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3rd December 2024
Every year, the Royal Family gathers at Sandringham in Norfolk to spend the holidays. Between church, a gift exchange, and Christmas dinner, one could say they celebrate just like any other family. In this case, their holiday meals might be a bit more fancy than others.Chef Darren McGrady, who cooked for the Royal Family from 1982 to 1998, gave some insight to Marie Claire UK about the holiday…
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The princess who just dazzled in Paris

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2nd December 2024
A French princess made her society debut at Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris this past week.Princess Eugenie de Bourbon was one of twenty-one young women who made their debut this past weekend at the Shangri-La hotel.Eugenie, 17, is the daughter of the…
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How Sandringham became the favourite home for Royal Family Christmas celebrations

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1st December 2024
King Charles has continued a tradition that was firmly set in stone during the last part of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II: a Sandringham Christmas. For decades, the royals have gathered at the Norfolk estate for their festive celebrations and The King shows no sign of changing that.During the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, many Christmas holidays were spent at the country estate, 32…
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