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Going Dutch: how King Willem-Alexander won the heart of his Argentinean bride

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10th February 2025
Theirs may be the only royal proposal that happened on ice—but we’ll get to that. Máxima Zorreguieta was a hotshot banker living and working in New York City when she travelled to Seville, Spain, for a party in April 1999. How could she know that her future husband, a prince in hiding, would be there? “Spain has a special place in our hearts,” King Willem-Alexander said at a 2024…
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The pretty pink tiara covered in rare stones that survived the fall of a royal dynasty

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7th February 2025
Although the House of Savoy is still in exile after the Italian monarchy was abolished, they have kept many of their stunning jewels. And that includes the Savoy Tourmaline Tiara. This tiara is often referred to as a pink topaz tiara, but actually features tourmalines. The floral design tiara has several diamonds and nine larger tourmalines. The stunning pink stones formed a…
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The accession of Queen Elizabeth II

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6th February 2025
The historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II saw many milestones. But perhaps one is the most important – not just of her reign but of modern British history. It is the moment of her accession. On February 6th 1952, in the early hours, King George VI died in his sleep…
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An amethyst necklace that was hidden for nearly a century

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4th February 2025
The Queen Mother amassed quite a large jewellery collection of her own, with a wide variety of jewels. In honour of February’s birthstone, we are exploring one of her most impressive amethyst necklaces. Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon accepted the Duke of York’s marriage proposal in January 1923 and quickly began receiving different pieces as gifts. The groom’s grandmother, Queen…
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The perfect royal tiara for February babies

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4th February 2025
February’s birthstone, the amethyst, is found across royal jewellery collections. However, it is the Swedish royal family that has one of the most impressive pieces: the Napoleonic Amethyst Tiara.  The Napoleonic Amethyst Tiara began life as a necklace that reportedly…
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TV icon to transform into Wallis Simpson for brand new drama

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31st January 2025
A TV legend is getting ready to play the Duchess of Windsor in a brand new show. Dame Joan Collins took to Instagram to announce she’ll be starring as Wallis in a drama that will hit the small screen. The actress also teased some possible new insights into the life of the Duchess of Windsor. Dame Joan, 91, said the portrayal would focus on the ”untold story about her final…
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