British Royals

The princess whose low key royal wedding attracted global attention

The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence are celebrating their wedding anniversary. The couple mark 31 years of marriage on December 12th 2023. Their wedding was one of the most unusual in the history of the House of Windsor. It was low key, taking place at a small Scottish church rather than one of the grand venues used for other Royal Family weddings. Despite that, it…
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The first royal Christmas speech

The royal Christmas speech is now an important part of the festive season with the Monarch addressing country and Commonwealth every December 25th at 3pm. Christmas lunches and celebrations are built around it and millions tune in to hear the address. However, this special tradition is less than a century old and it is very much an innovation of the House of WIndsor. The first Christmas speech…
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The striking turquoise tiara that passed from a queen to a duchess

While The King has inherited a number of stunning tiaras that he can loan out to the members of his family, the other branches of the British Royal Family have their own jewels. The Duchess of Gloucester has a substantial tiara, the Teck Turquoise Tiara, that she wears periodically for important occasions. The Duke and Duchess of Teck commissioned the original diamond and turquoise floral…
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The Princess of Wales leads the Royal Family at special Christmas carol service

The Princess of Wales welcomed the wider Royal Family to her annual Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Friday evening, including her youngest, Prince Louis, who joined his siblings at the event for the first time. Catherine has hosted Together at Christmas since 2021, with each year’s carol service themed around a specific area of life in the United Kingdom. The first…
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