British Royals

One of Elizabeth II's most striking style moments brought back unexpectedly by Royal Family

With 70s style starting a revival this summer, the Royal Family has joined the trend and recalled one of Queen Elizabeth II’s most striking looks from that decade. As King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh to unveil a stone memorial to the late Monarch, they released some photos of Elizabeth II at the famous church. And leading the pack was an…
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Need something to do this summer? This is how you can become a royal stylist

Have you ever fancied yourself a royal stylist and think that you could take charge of a royal wardrobe? You can now test your royal styling skills! Historic Royal Palaces has digitised over 500 items from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection on Google Arts and Culture. You can view coronation pieces, ball gowns, and even a possibly dangerous gown. Dress Codes, a new exhibition…
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Mysterious Mary, the queen's daughter who disappeared without trace

Within the walls of one of England’s most picturesque castles, a queen gave birth to her only child and set in motion a chain of events that would become one of Tudor England’s most intriguing mysteries. The birth had been much anticipated and much talked about. The baby, a little girl, was immediately taken off to a nursery decked in scarlet and gold where a string of…
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Princess Anne in the spotlight as she makes Royal Ascot's feature trophy presentation

Princess Anne was in charge of the trophy presentation for the feature race of the opening day at Royal Ascot. Dressed in a striking green dress with a light sage coat and pale straw coloured hat, the Princess was all smiles as she handed the trophy over to the connections of Field of Gold – the winner of the St James’s Palace Stakes. Taking to the podium to receive their prize…
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