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The scandalous emerald that just made a Royal Ascot appearance

The King and Queen made a triumphant entry to Royal Ascot, embracing the history and pomp of one of the Royal Family’s most beloved traditions. Queen Camilla put a spotlight on family tradition by wearing some of the oldest stones in the Royal Family’s collection. The Queen embraced the green of the race course with her deep green day dress and matching hat. The real star of her ensemble…
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The dramatic debut of a royal who would change the Crown forever

He was the man who wore the Crown of two countries but his birth left many wondering if he would survive to succeed his mother. He was James VI of Scotland and James I of England and while his reign began the process of unifying two kingdoms, his debut was dramatic and dangerous.A queen forced to cling to her CrownJames was the only child of Mary, Queen of Scots, and Henry Stuart, Lord…
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George, Charlotte and Louis made a touching gesture to King Charles at Trooping - at Catherine's command

King Charles received a very touching nod, quite literally, at Trooping the Colour from Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.And it was their mum, the Princess of Wales, who made sure the youngsters got the sweet tribute right.As the Ascot Landau carriage carrying the Princess and her children approached the dais outside Buckingham Palace where The King was taking a salute…
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Ascot Landaus and Barouches - the significance of the carriages used at Trooping The Colour

The annual Trooping The Colour parade is taking place at Horse Guards to mark the official birthday of the Sovereign.Some members of The Royal Family are attending the event on horse back, with the Prince of Wales, Princess Royal and Duke of Edinburgh processing down The Mall on horses from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.Whereas in previous years The King also took part in the…
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