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The mysterious fate of a tiara described as one of the most beautiful royal jewels in history

Queen Sophia of Sweden, wife of King Oscar II, owned one of the most unique and beautiful tiaras in royal history, the Pink Topaz Tiara. However, it is at the heart of a modern mystery.  Queen Sophia owned a pink topaz parure with several stunning pieces. The floral tiara featured nine large topaz stones and many smaller diamonds, a bracelet with one large pink topaz, and a topaz and diamond…
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What to expect the State Visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla to Australia and Samoa

Only hours remain before King Charles III’s first royal visit to Australia begins—his first as monarch, and only the second head of state to step foot on Australian soil. King Charles and Queen Camilla are undertaking a royal visit to Australia and a state visit to Samoa from 18-26 October, squeezing in CHOGM 2024 in the midst of their time in Oceania. What to expect over the next nine…
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Queen Elizabeth II's first royal visit to Australia

It may be impossible to believe, but Queen Elizabeth II is the only Australian monarch to ever visit the Commonwealth realm. That changes this weekend when King Charles III arrives for his first official royal visit as monarch. Ahead of this historic tour, let’s look…
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Prince William joins the NFL...for a day of sport

American-style football is slowing gaining ground in the United Kingdom, and can now count the Prince of Wales as ones of its supporters. On Tuesday, Prince William joined the NFL Foundation UK for an anniversary event in South London. Among the attendees were young people served by the NFL, who use the sport of NFL-flag football—a hybrid version of American football that does not involve…
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