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Royal fashion highlights from the royal visits to Australia

Australia has served as the backdrop for many iconic fashion moments over the decades, with Queen Elizabeth II, the Princess of Wales, and Queen Mary of Denmark all making sartorial statements while visiting.  Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II wore a gold tulle Norman Hartnell gown during her 1954 tour to Australia that would become known as the “Wattle Gown” due to the gold…
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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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The law that stopped a king and queen marrying in a favourite castle

It was a marriage for the history books but the bride and groom soon discovered that even royalty has to play by some rules. When King Charles and Queen Camilla announced their engagement in February 2005, they said almost straight away that they would marry in April in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle. They also announced they would have their union blessed later that same day in a service…
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History

The Irish jewels stolen before a royal visit

Also known as the Irish Crown Jewels, the Jewels of the Order of St Patrick, are at the heart of a still-unsolved mystery. King George III created the Order of St Patrick in 1783, as an equivalent order to England’s Order of the Garter and Scotland’s Order of…
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The princess you've probably never heard of who is about to become a royal bride

The new year is still several months away but 2025 already has a lavish royal wedding lined up – however, chances are you may not be too familiar with the princess who will be bride. The Princely House of Liechtenstein has just announced that the only daughter of the royal in charge of this tiny country’s monarchy is about to say ‘I do’. Princess Marie Caroline of…
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Queen Mary makes subtle style switch for big visit

Queen Mary of Denmark has arrived in Berlin for a visit marking the start of King Frederik’s reign and added a modern touch to traditional royal style. These formal events, designed to build stronger relations between the countries involved, include a big dose of pomp and ceremony as they get under way. And that is reflected in the style picks with female royals and leaders usually…
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