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On the eve of his accession, Luxembourg's soon to be Grand Duke is immortalised on canvas

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2nd October 2025
The first official painted portraits of Luxembourg’s soon to be ruler have been released on the anniversary of his accession. With just hours to go until Prince Guillaume becomes Grand Duke, three paintings have been unveiled which will act as official portraits of the new Head of State and of his consort, Princess Stephanie. Louise Pragnell. Cour Grand Ducale The first shows…
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How Eugene Levy got a big surprise when he stepped inside the doors of one of the most famous royal homes in the world

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22nd September 2025
Canadian actor Eugene Levy has shared his thoughts on getting a private royal tour of Windsor Castle for the new season of his show, The Reluctant Traveler. Levy’s Apple TV+ show sees him visiting some of the most extreme and impressive places around the globe. The third season included a visit to Windsor Castle, the oldest largest occupied castle in Europe. And his tour guide…
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This is the really historic tiara you might have missed at the State Banquet and I love it

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18th September 2025
While everyone was looking at the Princess of Wales in the Lover’s Knot Tiara and Queen Camilla in the Belgian Sapphire Tiara at the American State Banquet, the Duchess of Gloucester chose one of the most impressive royal tiaras for the evening. The Duchess wore Queen Mary’s Honeysuckle Tiara for the US State Banquet at Windsor Castle. In 1914, Queen Mary commissioned this…
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Lady Helen Taylor's touching tribute to her late mother

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18th September 2025
As the Duke of Kent led his family at the Requiem Mass for his late wife, his daughter, Lady Helen Taylor, paid special tribute to her mother through her jewellery choices. The only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Kent held her father’s arm as he entered and exited…
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This stunning royal brooch went through a major transformation

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15th September 2025
Queen Victoria acquired countless impressive pieces of jewellery throughout her reign. Many of them are now a part of the Crown Jewels, including the Crown Ruby brooch that has undergone a major transformation. In the 1850s, Queen Victoria purchased an opal and diamond parure from favourite jeweller Garrard & Co, a set that included a brooch. Opals were popular jewels in the…
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