British RoyalsReviews

Review: Princess Diana Book – 20th Anniversary Edition

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24th August 2017
As 2017 is the 20th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, new publications and documentaries are being released to memorialise the late Princess. Historic Newspapers has published an edition of their newspaper history series about Diana called Princess Diana Book – 20th Anniversary Edition.The book, which comes in a gift box with your name engraved on the front and a quote of…
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Features

Private Eye criticised for 'distasteful' Diana front page

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23rd August 2017
The satirical magazine, Private Eye, has been branded as ‘distasteful’ by social media users after the latest edition refers to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are depicted on the front page, in which speech bubbles are mocked in above their heads. Camilla’s speech bubble reads ‘The anniversary isn’t going so…
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Insight

Taking a look at the Order of Canada

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21st August 2017
The Order of Canada was established by Her Majesty The Queen, as Queen of Canada, as part of the creation of a Canadian honours system unique to the country and the reduction of the use of British honours within the realm. The Order of Canada recognises outstanding…
European RoyalsFeaturesHistorySweden

Royal Jewels in Focus: Swedish Laurel Wreath Tiara

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16th August 2017
The Swedish Laurel Wreath Tiara easily stands out among a collection of impressive Swedish pieces. Despite the classical laurel leaf motif being common among royal jewellery throughout Europe, this piece is uniquely elegant with its tall profile of double rows of diamond laurel leaves and hanging diamond centre pendant. Made by the eponymous French jewellery house, Boucheron, the Laurel Wreath…
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BelgiumFeatures

Taking a look at The Royal Order of Leopold

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16th August 2017
The Order of Leopold is the oldest order of chivalry or knighthood in Belgium having been founded in July 1832, shortly after Belgium gained independence from the Netherlands. It takes its name from King Leopold I, who was the first King of the Belgians and instigated the…
Interviews

Five Minutes With... Edwina Currie

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12th August 2017
As part of our new series ‘Five Minutes With…’, Royal Central will be speaking to an array of well-known faces including celebrities, politicians and royal experts. To kick off our new monthly series, we are pleased to interview former Health Minister and Author, Edwina Currie. Born in Liverpool, Edwina has had a varied career having won a scholarship to study philosophy…
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