British Royals

Princess Patricia, the royal who gave up being HRH for love

Many of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s grandchildren married into various royal families across Europe. Not all did, though. Princess Patricia of Connaught was the daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn and Princess Margaret Louise of Prussia, and despite relinquishing her title, she left a powerful legacy- particularly in Canada. Princess Patricia was born 17 March…
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British Royals

The sentimental sparkling jewels of an historic queen

Queen Elizabeth II had many impressive suites in her jewellery vaults. The King George VI Victorian Suite was one of the most sentimental sets in her collection and held a short but meaningful history for Her Late Majesty.  King George VI gave his eldest daughter, the then-Princess Elizabeth, a wedding gift of a Victorian suite that he had purchased. It is thought that it was initially created…
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British Royals

King Charles speaks of gratitude for get well messages from across the Commonwealth

The King has spoken of how touched he is by the many messages of support he has received from around the Commonwealth following his cancer diagnosis. His Majesty expressed his thanks as he delivered his Commonwealth Day message. This year’s message was recorded and played out during the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey which saw Queen Camilla lead the Royal Family. Her…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Kensington Palace refuses to comment after major news publications refuse to use Kate image over 'photo manipulation'

Kensington Palace have refused to comment on claims that the photograph released on Mother’s Day showing the Princess of Wales alongside her three children has been ‘manipulated’. Four of the biggest news agencies in the world: Associated Press, Reuters, AFP and Getty have issued a ‘kill notice’ to their clients. This is an order for them to remove the…
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