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The romantic tiara given by a king to a princess that caused a royal family drama

All royal jewels have interesting stories attached to them. From modern designs to the historic pieces that have accompanied monarchies through centuries, every royal gem tells a tale. And one pretty tiara that has become a favourite of a popular queen has an intriguing story that involves love, lost titles and a rather disappointed prince. The tiara in question is a stunning ruby and diamond…
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All The King's Prime Ministers: a trio of politicians who have held the keys to Number Ten in a brand new reign

King Charles is about to appoint the third Prime Minister of his reign. Just 22 months after his accession, The King will ask another politician to form a government. It took Queen Elizabeth II five years to reach the same tally of Prime Ministers. Brand new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Buckingham Palace after winning a landslide victory for the Labour party. There, in…
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The King of Appleton House

It was a quiet country house, described by several who knew it as ‘’little’’ and a ‘’pied a terre’, given as a wedding present to a royal couple who were expected to linger on the fringes of regal life. Yet on July 2nd 1903, it became the birthplace of one of…
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Queen for a month: the consort who battled to save a crown but ended up in exile

She was the ‘May Queen’ whose reign lasted little more than a month but left its mark in royal history. Marie-Jose was always a bit of a maverick who had her own views and no fear of sharing them. Those opinions would become a saving grace for the dynasty she married into when she became its one public dissenting voice against the fascism taking over their country. But…
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A secret royal wedding, rival 'queens' and a regal mystery that remains unsolved

Royal weddings are now major celebrations, glittering events that capture the imagination and draw huge crowds who cheer the vows and shout demands for a kiss when the deal is done. However, in centuries past a royal union might be a discreet event, witnessed by just a handful of people. And for that reason, rumours were able to grow of secret weddings, hidden spouses and possible threats to…
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