British Royals

Sophie pays tribute to her 'darling husband' Prince Edward ahead of his 60th birthday

The Duchess of Edinburgh has paid tribute to her husband as he prepares to celebrate his 60th birthday over the weekend. Speaking during an engagement in Leeds, the Duchess praised Prince Edward, and reflected on their 25 years of marriage. Sophie said started her speech by saying she wanted to ‘share a small tribute to my darling husband’. Her Royal Highness said: “Now…
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British Royals

Army announces Princess of Wales set to oversee important military event although palace is yet to confirm

The Princess of Wales is set to take the Colonel’s Review at Trooping the Colour this year. Her Royal Highness is expected to oversee the parade on June 8th 2024 at Horse Guard’s, exactly a week before The King is due to take the salute at the Sovereign’s Birthday Parade. Number 9 Company Irish Guards will Troop their Colour this year. The Colonel of the regiment trooping…
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The Kents

The Duke of Kent at Westminster Abbey to pay tribute to RNLI at special service

The Duke of Kent has attended a special service marking 200 years of the RNLI. Embed from Getty Images The ceremony took place at Westminster Abbey and saw three lifeboats brought to the doors of the ancient church to celebrate the anniversary. Events also took place around the country to mark the event. Embed from Getty Images The Royal National Lifeboat Institution was set up in 1824…
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British Royals

The striking tiara of a princess that began as an anniversary gift for a queen

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.
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