British Royals

Princess Anne's powerful last tribute to Elizabeth II brought many to tears

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15th August 2025
When Queen Elizabeth II died, after a 70-year reign, at her beloved Balmoral estate, she did so in the comfort of a family home away from prying eyes and in the company of her family. With her for the last 24 hours of her life was Princess Anne, and she spent the next couple of days with her mother as Queen Elizabeth II made her final journey back to London for one of the largest state funerals in…
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The jewels forever associated with Princess Anne

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14th August 2025
Princess Anne has worn some of the most distinctive jewels in the Royal Family for decades and, given her devotion to reusing, they’ve become synonymous with her. The tiara Princess Anne shared with her daughter, Zara In the late 1960s, Queen Elizabeth gifted the Meander Tiara to her then teenage daughter. The tiara features a diamond Greek key pattern and originally belonged to Prince…
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Two kings, a very unfortunate heir and a prince who had to wait: the men who have been Duke of Edinburgh all have fascinating stories

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13th August 2025
The title of Duke of Edinburgh was made famous around the world by Prince Philip. And as we’d come to expect from a prince who made his own royal rules, he ended passing the title on to two of his sons – the oldest and the youngest. The latest man to hold the title, Prince Edward, came to it in the most extraordinary way. He’s one of only six men to have been Duke of Edinburgh.
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The latest royal bride to be has a sparkling engagement ring with nods to the regal links of her groom

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10th August 2025
In a moment where romance meets legacy, Peter Phillips—Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest grandchild—has proposed to Harriet Sperling, an NHS paediatric nurse, with a ring that’s steeped in symbolism. Unveiled in a sunlit photograph released with their engagement announcement, the jewel captures both personal sentiment and regal tradition. The ring, chosen from the esteemed Mayfair…
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