British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen's signature to appear on coins for the first time

The Queen has reached a new milestone in her reign. For the first time in her 70 year-reign, The Queen’s signature will appear on UK coinage. The Royal Mint have shared a video on social media showing the process of Her Majesty’s signature being stamped into new coins. We recently captured the first coin in our special collection celebrating Her Majesty The Queen's…
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New portrait released of Duchess of Cornwall as she marks 75th birthday

A new photo of the Duchess of Cornwall has been released by Clarence House to mark Her Royal Highness’s 75th birthday. The image was taken in June at her home in Raymill, Wiltshire, by Chris Jackson. Camilla, in a blue floral dress by Sophie Dundas, is seen sitting with a cup of tea in front of a bowl of peaches that were grown in her garden. Photo by Chris Jackson / Clarence House…
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Camilla at 75: The Passions and Patronages of The Duchess of Cornwall

On Sunday, 17 July, the Duchess of Cornwall will celebrate her 75th birthday. Since marrying The Prince of Wales in 2005, she has taken on a robust portfolio of patronages.  Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse Although it is a difficult topic to speak about, Camilla has prioritised supporting groups and organisations that provide support to victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. She…
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Is this the best royal wedding dress of the 20th century?

It’s not the best known royal wedding dress but it is rather lovely. For this gown is one of the all time classics when it comes to Windsor brides. It’s elegant, timeless and yet very much suited to its wearer.And almost three decades on, it’s still irresistibly beautiful. Which begs the question, is Lady Sarah’s bridal gown the best royal wedding dress of them…
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