British Royals

One of Diana’s favourite jewels to star in Jubilee celebration

The famed Spencer Tiara is going on public display for the first time in decades as part of a special Platinum Jubilee exhibit this summer. Sotheby’s, the world-renowned auction house, is putting together a massive royal exhibit from 28 May to 15 June tracing royal history. ‘Power & Image: Royal & Aristocratic Tiaras’ will feature over 40 tiaras that have been donated by…
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British Royals

A cuddle for the Countess on a moving day of memories

The Countess of Wessex found herself on the end of an enthusiastic bear hug as she carried out a day of engagements in Oxfordshire. As she visited Charlbury Community Centre, near Chipping Norton, one of the children who had come to meet her jumped across to offer her a big cuddle. The Countess looked delighted as several youngsters hugged her tightly. The embrace came as Sophie visited the…
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The Queen makes surprise appearance to open the Elizabeth Line

The Queen undertook a surprise public engagement in London, joining her youngest son for the completion of the Elizabeth Line, a rail line name in her honour. Buckingham Palace released a statement saying that The Queen, “In a happy development,” would be able to join the Earl of Wessex to mark the completion of the Elizabeth Line. Buckingham Palace continued, “Her Majesty was aware of…
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Milestones of a Monarch: the Montreal Olympics

The Queen found herself in a unique position in the summer of 1976: she was both the head of state responsible for officially opening the Summer Olympic Games in Montreal and the mother of an Olympic competitor who would be looking to medal. The entire Royal Family showed up for the Montreal Olympics: the competitor, Princess Anne; The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh (then-head of the…
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