Queen Camilla

The dazzling display of aquamarines that has only been worn by Queen Elizabeth II

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27th August 2023
The Aquamarine Parure began as a coronation gift and has morphed into a jewelled legacy between a Monarch and the people of Brazil who contributed, over a period of 15 years, to one of Queen Elizabeth II’s most fashionable and complete parures. And now that set of sparkling gems is in the care of Queen Camilla.Queen Elizabeth II was gifted the beginnings of the Aquamarine Parure from the…
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British Royals

Diana and one of her favorite homes, Kensington Palace

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26th August 2023
She was known as “the people’s princess” and 26 years after her death, people still go to see where Princess Diana spent her final years, Kensington Palace. While apartments 8 and 9 are not open to the public, there is still plenty of detail as to what her life was like behind the private parts of the palace walls.[getty src=”52101574″ width=”594&#8243…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Most popular things named after Queen Elizabeth II

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24th August 2023
With the news that the Le Touquet-Paris-Plage International Airport in France is set to change its name to add ‘Elizabeth II’ in honour of the late queen, we started looking into other places and things named after Queen Elizabeth II.While the French airport is the only airport named after her, Queen Elizabeth II lends her name to The Queen’s Terminal at London Heathrow.She also…
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British Royals

Inside King Charles' home of Clarence House

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23rd August 2023
When one thinks of the British monarch and their London residence, Buckingham Palace is likely what comes to mind. For King Charles III and Queen Camilla, they are often at Buckingham for work, but it is the 19th-century townhome, Clarence House, that Their Majesties call…
King Charles III

Charles III officially welcomed to Balmoral Castle for summer stay

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22nd August 2023
King Charles III has arrived at Balmoral Castle on for the beginning of his annual summer stay in Scotland.The King, who recently named himself Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, succeeding the late Queen Elizabeth II in the role, inspected a Guard of Honour composed of the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland outside Balmoral’s gates.He also…
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