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This striking royal gem was given by one queen to another but ended up hidden for almost a century

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17th February 2026
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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Queen Elizabeth II was ready with a quickfire answer when a top comedian tried a new joke on her

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30th January 2026
Queen Elizabeth II was known for her dry sense of humour and one of the biggest comedians of the last 50 years found himself at the receiving end of one of her one liners when he tried a new joke out on her. Jimmy Tarbuck, who was once one of the most high profile stars on TV, has been speaking about his admiration for the Royal Family with the Daily Telegraph. And he told the paper about his…
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The power Kate holds - but has yet to exercise

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26th January 2026
Each year, roughly 30 investiture ceremonies are held across the United Kingdom to recognise citizens for service and achievement. Recipients, including those from the British Overseas Territories, are presented with honours such as MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods and damehoods. Traditionally, these ceremonies are conducted by senior members of the royal family, who personally award the insignia and…
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The splendour of Valentino's royal brides

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19th January 2026
The legendary Italian fashion designer, Valentino Garavani, has died at the age of 93. Many royal brides have turned to Valentino to design an iconic wedding gown for their special day, and in honour of his legacy, we’re looking at three royal brides who wore Valentino. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima on their wedding day. Queen Maxima is in…
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