British Royals

The tiara that began as an anniversary present and became a favourite of a trio of queens

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30th October 2023
While Queen Mary was known to be a magpie with a large jewellery collection, her mother-in-law also had a strong collection of her own. And amongst the most famous pieces is the gem now known as Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara. In 1888, the then Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Lady Salisbury organised a group of 365 peeresses who donated funds to…
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All the kings and queens buried at Westminster Abbey

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29th October 2023
Westminster Abbey has been entwined with royalty since its foundation. There is a long and storied history of the monarchs who rest at Westminster Abbey, stretching from the 1060s to the War of the Roses, into the Tudor era, and beyond. Rulers and consorts lie together…
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The love story that brought the Royal Family one of its most popular duchesses

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26th October 2023
It was a royal wedding that made history and brought the House of Windsor one of its most popular ever members. In June 1961, the Duke of Kent married Katharine Worsley. The new Duchess of Kent would go on to be an instant hit and, alongside her husband, spend decades carrying out engagements on behalf of the Queen. Their wedding day also turned an ancient church into a royal marriage venue for…
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An innovation for the Earthshot Prize as Prince William reveals more details of this year's environment awards

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24th October 2023
The Prince of Wales will oversee an expansion of the annual Earthshot Prize as he travels to Singapore for the event. For the third year in a row, the Earthshot Prize will be given to five projects focused on finding the best solutions to repairing the planet. Each will get funding of £1 million to develop and implement their idea. This year, Prince William will also take part in the first…
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The Regency Act: who can stand in for The King?

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23rd October 2023
The Regency Act of 1937 lays out who stands in for a Monarch in a range of situations where they can’t exercise their functions. It came into force in the first year of the reign of King George VI, when his heir was a ten year old princess called Elizabeth. Now, George…
Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla's passionate support for little known condition

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22nd October 2023
While The Queen holds many patronages that are close to her heart, there is one cause that holds particular significance for her. Queen Camilla has worked with the Royal Osteoporosis Society for nearly three decades. Osteoporosis is a condition where bone mass and mineral density decreases which can lead to severe pain and a much higher risk of fractures. The Queen became familiar with…
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