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Why the duke in The King's carriage at Ascot had to hand over a flag first to keep his grand house

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18th June 2024
The King was all smiles as the procession at the start of this year’s Royal Ascot got under way but he was also collecting a rather important due. His Majesty was joined in the first carriage by the Duke of Wellington, a friend of both The King and Queen. However, that bond didn’t get in the way of an old tradition the Duke has to carry out on June 18th every year – or lose his rather…
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The tragic empress, the princess bride and a priceless tiara that became a symbol of royal romance

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12th June 2024
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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Horses injured in an April London bolt likely to take part in Trooping the Colour

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7th June 2024
After several royal horses were injured during a bolt through London in April, The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) announced the horses are continuing to make progress in their recovery. Three of the five horses injured are now back on duty and are likely to take their place in The King’s Birthday Parade on 15th June, Trooping the Colour. Two are still recovering in the…
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A rainbow of royal wedding bouquets

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4th June 2024
We’re used to seeing royal brides with white flowers. Many a regal wedding has featured a posy of pretty cream flowers, dotted with hints of green and matching the dress to perfection. Bright bouquets are a rarity but they make their mark. Here’s a rainbow of…
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The dramatic story of a tiara worn by the most historic monarch of all

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4th June 2024
There are a few pieces of jewellery that became completely symbolic of the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The tiara known as the Grand Duchess Vladimirovna remained one of her favourite pieces throughout her 70 years as Monarch. The tiara originally belonged to one of the most sociable members of the Romanov court, Grand Duchess Vladimir or Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin before…
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