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The wedding flowers of Queen Camilla

It’s Easter Sunday and what better than a burst of spring flowers for a message of joy and hope? The wedding bouquet carried by Queen Camilla on her wedding day, April 9th 2005 were a riot of early blooms that matched her pale blue and gold dress to perfection. But the flowers were also filled with personal touches that had their own place in a royal romance that made her a queen. For not…
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The Greville Tiara - Queen Camilla's choice for a significant milestone

Many were expecting Queen Camilla to select a new tiara for the State Banquet in Germany, to symbolise her new status as Queen; however, King Charles’ wife opted for a piece we saw her wear on numerous occasions during her tenure as Duchess of Cornwall.  The Greville Tiara, as it is referred to in Royal circles, was created in 1921 for Margaret Greville by jeweler Lucien Hirtz, who worked…
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How many consort crowns are there?

Queen Camilla made the headlines in February when it was announced that she would wear Queen Mary’s crown for the 6 May coronation at Westminster Abbey. Throughout the centuries, some consorts have re-worn previously created crowns. However, several consorts have also had a specific crown created for them. Five different consort crowns have been created over the last three and a half…
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The King and Queen name a baby rhino in Colchester as they celebrate the new city's status

King Charles and Queen Camilla made a visit to Colchester in Essex this week to celebrate its newly acquired city status, which they gained during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.  Their Majesties arrived in the city approximately an hour late because of weather issues. The weather certainly did not dampen the spirits however, with hundreds of well-wishers lining the streets to get…
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