British Royals

The striking turquoise tiara that passed from a queen to a duchess

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9th December 2023
While The King has inherited a number of stunning tiaras that he can loan out to the members of his family, the other branches of the British Royal Family have their own jewels. The Duchess of Gloucester has a substantial tiara, the Teck Turquoise Tiara, that she wears periodically for important occasions. The Duke and Duchess of Teck commissioned the original diamond and turquoise floral…
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The Princess of Wales leads the Royal Family at special Christmas carol service

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9th December 2023
The Princess of Wales welcomed the wider Royal Family to her annual Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Friday evening, including her youngest, Prince Louis, who joined his siblings at the event for the first time. Catherine has hosted Together at Christmas since 2021, with each year’s carol service themed around a specific area of life in the United Kingdom. The first…
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A celebration of winter flowers for Queen Camilla

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8th December 2023
Queen Camilla has helped launch Winter Flower Week, celebrating the seasonal blooms in the United Kingdom with a new exhibition at the Garden Museum. Winter Flower Week, according to the Garden Museum’s website, celebrates a sustainable approach to the festive floral…
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Queen Camilla visits women’s shelter to support those affected by domestic violence

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8th December 2023
Queen Camilla made a low-key visit to meet domestic violence survivors at a home operated by the Ashiana Network. During her visit, Her Majesty comforted women as they shared their stories. Four women, whose identities were not shared, are from Turkey, Pakistan and India. The Ashiana Network assists South Asian, Middle Eastern and Turkish women who have experienced trauma such as domestic and…
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The history of the Royal Christmas Day speech

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6th December 2023
For seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II was a staple of Christmas Day, appearing on television, radio and on the internet throughout her reign to deliver her annual Christmas Message. Now, it is King Charles who speaks to country and Commonwealth on Christmas Day. But this tradition is very much a Windsor one. It began with His Majesty’s great-grandfather, King George V, and continued through…
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