British Royals

The diamonds given on the eve of one reign that were worn at the start of another

It was well hidden from view until the official Coronation photographs appeared but the necklace worn by the Princess of Wales on the day King Charles III was crowned provided a rather special touch to this historic event. The sparkling set of diamonds, often referred to as the King George VI Festoon Necklace, was a gift from a father to a daughter, from a king to an heir and it became a…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales leads key event on early years

The Princess of Wales has hosted a major conference on the importance of early years. The Shaping Us National Symposium brought together leaders and experts from a wide range of fields to discuss how nurturing children can help build better lives for everyone. The Princess took part in discussions with a diverse group of people to hear about the impact that early years has throughout…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Prince of Wales joins mourners at funeral of Sir Bobby Charlton

The Prince of Wales has joined mourners paying their last respects to one of England’s all time greatest sports stars, Sir Bobby Charlton. Prince William attended Sir Bobby’s funeral at Manchester Cathedral which was held on November 13th 2023. The heir to the throne was among a congregation numbering around 1,000 that included former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson…
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British RoyalsState & Ceremonial

Scottish National Party leader criticised for holding wreath upside down and refusing to sing national anthem at Cenotaph

The leader of the Scottish National Party in Westminster, Stephen Flynn, has been heavily criticised on social media for his conduct during the Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph. Mr Flynn, who became the SNP’s leader in the House of Commons in December 2022, held his wreath upside down and refused to sing the national anthem. People took to social media to criticise the…
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