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The royal romance that made history

While it’s happily ever after for King Charles and Queen Camilla, it was a long road to get to that point. In the summer of 1970, the two reportedly met during a polo match at Great Windsor Park. The two shared a love of polo and the same sense of humor as Camilla jokedher great-grandmother had an affair with King Edward VII. They began dating but Charles left to serve in the Royal…
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The priceless tiara of an historic queen that disappeared without trace

She was the princess whose quiet life in the English countryside changed forever when she and her husband were chosen to head a brand new take on a very old monarchy. Maud of Wales became Queen of Norway when her husband was picked as the country’s king and confirmed by a referendum he asked for before assuming power. When Queen Maud came to Norway, she brought a lot of jewellery with her.
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The discreet bridesmaid who became a queen

As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress, choice of…
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The line of succession to the British throne

The line of succession to the throne of King Charles has already changed since his accession in September 2022. His Majesty was the longest serving heir to the throne in recorded history, holding the position for over seventy years. Now, the line to what is his throne is…
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The Church of England's prayer for King Charles III

The Church of England has written a special prayer for its Supreme Governor following his diagnosis for cancer. Just hours after His Majesty confirmed he is being treated for cancer, the Church issued a prayer for his recovery and care. The prayer is ”Father of mercies, grant to Charles our King, comfort and sure confidence in you, and keep him in perpetual peace and safety, through…
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Mary of Modena: the slandered Stuart queen

Mary of Modena was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland for less than four years but the Stuart consort found herself at the centre of multiple scandals. Mary was born to the Duke of Modena and his wife in 1658. In 1673, the fifteen year old princess married the forty…
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The romantic tiara worn by queens and princesses with an historic link to an empress

It’s among the most unusual pieces in any royal collection and, in recent years, it’s acquired a reputation as the go to tiara for Sweden’s royal brides. The diadem now known as ‘the Cameo’ has a long and romantic history. And since Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria both wore it for their wedding, it’s become the tiara associated with the most royal of…
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