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Crown of Empress Eugenie broken but safe after Paris jewel heist hits royal collection

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19th October 2025
The crown of the Empress Eugenie has been found damaged but safe after it was among priceless gems taken from the Louvre in Paris in a smash and grab raid just minutes before the museum opened to visitors. French police are hunting a group of thieves who used a cherry picker to access the Apollo Gallery on an upper floor of the Louvre and take nine historic gems linked to the country’s…
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The other titles Prince Andrew has given up

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17th October 2025
The King’s brother, Andrew, has given up his title and honours in a shock move. In a statement, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II said he would ”no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me.” It means he is no longer known as the Duke of York. That is one of the oldest royal titles and has, for centuries, been conferred on the second son of…
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The Bayeux Tapestry is on its way to England: this is why I think it's the perfect way to tell history to a new audience

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15th October 2025
In just under a year’s time, London will be the setting for one of the most famous pieces of royal history of all. The Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of how William the Conqueror won the throne of England at Hastings and changed the country forever, will go on show at the British Museum in the autumn of 2026. It’s the first time it will ever have been displayed in England.
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The aquamarine tiara that is a treasured favourite for one royal family

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11th October 2025
The Dutch Royal Family has a fairly impressive collection in their jewellery vaults, including a number of historic tiaras. However, one of their more modern tiaras remains a versatile favourite, Queen Juliana’s Aquamarine Parure Tiara. Queen Juliana’s Aquamarine Parure is not a true parure or set- the tiara, two necklaces, earrings, and brooch were not made as a set but rather are…
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