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The most notorious coronation in British history

The future King George IV was born to King George III and Queen Charlotte on 12 August 1762, less than a year after their wedding. The much-welcomed heir would go on to become one of the most notorious monarchs in history, with a coronation unrivalled by any other. A coronation sixty years in the making By the time King George IV became monarch in 1820, he had spent nearly a decade in…
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This heir to a throne just made a very relatable style swap and I'm all here for it

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has made a very practical style choice during a big day out. Victoria was on a day out in Gamleby in south east Sweden when the summer weather took a turn for autumn and the future queen found herself in the middle of a downpour that even included a deluge of hailstones. The ever practical Crown Princess swapped out the heels she had picked to go with her…
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A controversial royal tiara is now on display in London

Queen Elisabeth of the Belgians was a popular consort, known for founding the Queen Elisabeth Competition, a global competition for classical musicians and her love of Egyptology. One of her favourite tiaras is currently on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Cartier Bandeau Tiara. The ‘Cartier’ exhibition at the V&A features several royal and aristocratic tiaras…
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King and Conqueror: release date, stars and where you can watch the must see royal history show of the summer

Move over The Gilded Age, the ultimate power struggle between new and old for total supremacy is about to hit TV screens. King & Conqueror is the long awaited BBC show all about the two men who fought over England and ended up changing its history forever. There are just days to go until the programme hits our screens – here’s everything you need to know about King and…
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