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The amazing royal trinkets snapped up for big money at auction

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18th December 2024
The past twelve months has been an incredible year for royal auctions, with countless historic items up for sale across numerous houses. From pieces worn to the future Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding to a tragic queen’s brooch, there were many items to choose from.  Princess Margaret’s Sapphire and Emerald Ring Fellows Auctions included one of Princess Margaret’s unique pieces of…
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Christmas Day words that became one of the most famous royal speeches in history

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16th December 2024
It would become one of the most important speeches of a reign and of a century. When King George VI addressed his people on Christmas Day 1939, the usual festivities were very far from his and their minds. Instead, in the first months of World War Two, King George spoke of the huge challenge faced by millions in words that are now part of history. By Christmas Day 1939, Europe was four months…
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A joyful Jubilee Christmas broadcast

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15th December 2024
For only the second time in history, a jubilee became the main focus of a Christmas speech. In 1977, Queen Elizabeth II’s 1977 royal Christmas broadcast was one of celebration and hope.  In 1977, Queen Elizabeth celebrated her Silver Jubilee marking twenty five years…
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Marie Antoinette declared queen of style for 2025

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12th December 2024
Marie Antoinette is set to dominate royal style in 2025 – thanks to a brand new exhibition. The ill fated Queen of France will be the inspiration for a major retrospective at the V&A Museum in London. It’s the first major exhibition at the museum about Marie Antoinette and its theme will be the influence her style has had across centuries. Her dresses, shoes and jewels and the impact…
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The low key royal bride who made history

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12th December 2024
It was a royal wedding with a global audience but that didn’t stop this bride doing things exactly her own way. When Princess Anne married Timothy Laurence on December 12th 1992, she wanted low key and that’s what she had – even though the world was watching their…
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Hints of Christmas past on latest royal festive greeting

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11th December 2024
The royal Christmas cards are flooding in thick and fast as the big day approaches. The latest is from the Belgian Royal Family who shared the photo that features on their card on social media.  King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have shared the portrait on their 2024 Christmas card.  They have been joined by all four of their children for the formal portrait: Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of…
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