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King Charles and Prince William send condolences after two children killed in knife attack

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29th July 2024
The King has sent his condolences to the families of two children who were killed in a knife attack at a dance and yoga class. King Charles said that he and Queen Camilla send ”our most heartfelt condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who have so tragically lost their lives.” The two children died after a man attacked the Taylor Swift…
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The tiara designed by a prince for a queen

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28th July 2024
The Queen Victoria Emerald Tiara was designed by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort of Queen Victoria. Thetiarawas made by court jewelers under his supervision in 1845. According to records, the Prince took a key interest in the re-cutting of the Koh-i-Noor diamond in 1852 after it arrived in England from India. The Duke of Wellington also became involved in the project. A few…
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Unseen letters from Diana, Princess of Wales, to hit auction block

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26th July 2024
Previously unseen letters from Diana, Princess of Wales are set to hit the auction block over the weekend. The late royal corresponded with Violet Collinson—known to her as ‘Collie’ throughout her time as a member of the Royal Family. Collie had been a housekeeper at the Park House estate in Sandringham, where Diana grew up. The auction house Sworders Auctioneers is handling the…
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The Duke of Kent pays visit to Kent

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26th July 2024
The Duke of Kent paid a visit to Dover on Wednesday, returning to Kent for an important engagement. The 88-year-old royal was on hand to celebrate the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s 200th anniversary with a visit to its Dover station. It was a full-circle…
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Which royals are on the International Olympic Committee?

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25th July 2024
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris will be officially starting on Friday, 26 July with the first-ever opening ceremony outside of a stadium. The International Olympic Committee began its pre-games meeting with royals from the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Bhutan  in attendance.  Royals currently on the IOC Princess Nora of…
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