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The ambitious Queen of England who was accused of being a witch by her enemies

Queens and witchcraft aren’t words that go together. In books and in films, witches are the wicked women who stand in the way of pretty princesses as they search for a happy ending. In the history of royalty, witchcraft was a tool to use against women who might otherwise be untouchable. And several of England’s queens found themselves accused of being witches at times when enemies…
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This is the stunning ruby tiara that was given to a future queen by one of the world's richest men

It’s a striking and colourful tiara that has only ever been worn publicly by one royal and it has a fascinating history. For it was presented to a princess to mark her marriage to a man who hoped to become a king but had no guarantee he would ever wear a crown. Their marriage was one of the most tumultuous and important royal unions of recent history and it was sealed with a sparkling gift…
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The colourful tiara that passed from a queen to a duchess

While The King has inherited a number of stunning tiaras that he can loan out to the members of his family, the other branches of the British Royal Family have their own jewels. The Duchess of Gloucester has a substantial tiara, the Teck Turquoise Tiara, that she wears periodically for important occasions.The Duke and Duchess of Teck commissioned the original diamond and turquoise floral…
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A trio of royal homes that now host weddings

Balmoral Castle could soon open its doors to weddings. The royal residence has put in an application to its local council to be able to host celebrations.The plans would see the Queen’s Building on the estate, not far from the main castle, hosting weddings and…
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Princess Grace had two wedding dresses and the forgotten one is just as beautiful as her iconic lace gown

Her gown she wore for her religious marriage is one of the most famous royal outfits ever worn and an icon of the 20th century but Grace Kelly had another wedding dress before that celebrated creation. Grace and Prince Rainier III of Monaco said ‘I do’ in a civil ceremony the day before the church service beamed around the world and for that event, this royal bride wore pink.Embed from…
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