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The queen of tiaras that a queen only wears for the most important events

Queen Silvia of Sweden accompanied her husband, King Carl XVI Gustaf, to several different events throughout his Golden Jubilee weekend. At the Golden Jubilee Banquet in Stockholm, she wore one of the most significant tiaras in the Swedish collection- the Braganza Tiara.Her Majesty has worn the Braganza Tiara for several milestone occasions in her life, so it is not surprising she chose…
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A king's poignant tribute to his grandfather on the day that unites them in royal history

It is a day of celebration in Sweden as the country marks the first ever Golden Jubilee of a monarch in its history. But it is also a day of contemplation for the country’s royals as it is also the anniversary of the death of a much loved family member.King Carl XVI Gustaf took the throne on September 15th 1973 on the death of his grandfather, King Gustaf VI Adolf. The first sight of the…
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The history making heir to the throne of Sweden

All eyes are on Sweden as King Carl XVI Gustaf becomes the first monarch in the country’s history to celebrate a Golden Jubilee. The King has another claim to royal history, too. The laws of succession were changed in the early years of his reign to allow his eldest…
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The princess who might have challenged King Charles for the British throne

As heads of state gathered in Belgium for a summit, there were meetings, speeches and photo calls. And in the middle of them all was a princess who, in another life, might be getting ready to take the throne of Great Britain. Two centuries ago, King Charles might well have been looking over his shoulder. Now, this claim is really a matter of history. In fact, the royal in question isn’t even…
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The tiara that has become a symbol of Sweden's new royals

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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