British Royals

If ever a wedding dress summed up its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh

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26th November 2023
It was the last Windsor wedding of the 20th century and a turning point for the Royal Family after a troubled time. The bride chose a modern gown with nods to history and it soon became a classic. If ever a royal wedding dress summed up its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Subtle, elegant and…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales shows power of diplomatic dressing

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22nd November 2023
The Princess of Wales has had a year to step into her new role, and with her sartorial display during the South Korean State Visit, it’s easy to see that she’s flourishing in her elevated position. Catherine first stunned royal watchers as the State Visit got under way in a stunning red Catherine Walker cape coat and dress, paired with a dramatic Jane Taylor wide-brimmed hat. Greeting the…
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British Royals

The tiara of a future queen that's just been seen for the first time in nearly a century

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21st November 2023
A tiara that began as a wedding present from devoted parents to a daughter about to marry a king’s son has made a surprise appearance after almost nine decades tucked away in the royal vaults. The Princess of Wales chose the Strathmore Rose tiara for the State Banquet given in honour of the President of South Korea at Buckingham Palace at the end of the first day of his State Visit to the…
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