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Sweet Caroline: the enlightenment princess who became one of Britain's most important queens

She was a popular princess who became a successful queen whose influence helped make vaccination an important medical process. And yet her untimely death saw her forgotten as the royal dynasty she helped form became more famous. But this queen called Caroline had a sweet time as consort and her impact remains today. A popular princess Caroline of Ansbach first arrived in England as the House…
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Is this queen England's greatest ever consort?

On a hot summer day in 1543, a young widow married an ageing and much wed king in a ceremony that took many by surprise. By the time Katherine Parr said ‘I do’ to Henry VIII in the Queen’s Closet at Hampton Court Palace on July 12th1543, his five previous unions…
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The princess who gave up being HRH - for love

Many of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s grandchildren married into various royal families across Europe. Not all did, though. Princess Patricia of Connaught was the daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn and Princess Margaret Louise of Prussia, and despite relinquishing her title, she left a powerful legacy- particularly in Canada. Princess Patricia was born 17 March…
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A royal rarity - an emerald engagement ring

It’s rare to see a royal engagement ring featuring an emerald. The striking stone features in very few of these most romantic pieces of jewellery but it has a starring role in the ring worn by a princess who will walk down the aisle at this summer’s biggest royal…
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The romantic tiara given by a king to a princess that caused a royal family drama

All royal jewels have interesting stories attached to them. From modern designs to the historic pieces that have accompanied monarchies through centuries, every royal gem tells a tale. And one pretty tiara that has become a favourite of a popular queen has an intriguing story that involves love, lost titles and a rather disappointed prince. The tiara in question is a stunning ruby and diamond…
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All The King's Prime Ministers: a trio of politicians who have held the keys to Number Ten in a brand new reign

King Charles is about to appoint the third Prime Minister of his reign. Just 22 months after his accession, The King will ask another politician to form a government. It took Queen Elizabeth II five years to reach the same tally of Prime Ministers. Brand new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Buckingham Palace after winning a landslide victory for the Labour party. There, in…
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