It’s not the best known of royal tiaras but it’s certainly one of the most unusual and it has a rather interesting history to go with it. The aquamarine diadem worn by the Princess Royal was given to her by her granny and its story is forever linked to weddings.
Princess Anne was presented with this striking aquamarine and diamond tiara by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother in 1973.
On May 6th 2023 at Westminster Abbey, King Charles III was crowned with St. Edward’s Crown, at the moment of coronation.
The Archbishop of Canterbury placed the crown on His Majesty’s head before declaring ”God Save The King.”
The design of St.
The Duke of Sussex has lost a court case over his security in the UK.
The High Court rejected Prince Harry’s challenge to a decision to change his security arrangements once he stopped being a working royal.
Security is arranged by RAVEC which has responsibility…
Prince William's absence from Constantine memorial unrelated to unexpected death of Thomas Kingston
27th February 2024
Royal sources have confirmed that the Prince Of Wales’s absence from a memorial service for his godfather, King Constantine of Greece, was unrelated to the sudden death of Thomas Kingston on Sunday.
His Royal Highness had been due to deliver a reading at St. George’s Chapel, but Kensington Palace announced just before it began that he would no longer be able to take part.
The Palace…
Inquest to take place at Coroners' Court following sudden death of Thomas Kingston
27th February 2024
An inquest will take place into the unexpected death of Thomas Kingston, husband to Lady Gabriella Windsor.
As is standard practice in the UK, the Coroner has been informed of Mr Kingston’s death, with an inquest expected to take place in the coming months.
A…
The King & Queen sending 'heartfelt prayers' to Lady Gabriella Windsor following husband's sudden death
27th February 2024
The King and Queen have sent their ‘heartfelt prayers’ to the family Lady Gabriella Windsor and her family following the sudden death of her husband on Sunday.
Emergency services were called to an address in Gloucestershire on Sunday where Thomas Kingston was…
The King and Queen pay tribute to Thomas Kingston after sudden death
27th February 2024
The King and Queen have paid tribute to Thomas Kingston, the son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, following his sudden death.
Mr Kingston, who married Lady Gabriella Windsor in 2019, was found at an address in Gloucestershire on February 25th 2024.
Buckingham Palace said ”The King and Queen have been informed of Thomas’s death and join Prince and Princess Michael of…
Princess of Wales continues to 'be doing well' following abdominal surgery
27th February 2024
The Princess of Wales continues to ‘be doing well’ in her recuperation from major surgery earlier this year.
This latest confirmation of her health came after questions were raised about her condition following a sudden decision by the Prince of Wales to miss…
Prince William misses memorial service for godfather, King Constantine
27th February 2024
The Prince of Wales has had to miss a memorial service for his godfather, King Constantine.
Prince William was set to attend the commemoration at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor but Kensington Palace announced just before it began that he would no longer be able to…
The Princess of Wales has hired a new Private Secretary, ready to help her get back into royal duties once she recovers from the abdominal surgery that has sidelined her since the beginning of the year.
According to a report in The Times, Kensington Palace confirmed reports that Lieutenant Colonel Tom White has been appointed as Catherine’s new Private Secretary.
Lieutenant Colonel White…
