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Queen Mary wears tiara not seen for over a century with a link to Vesuvius

Queen Mary of Denmark has reached nearly a century and a half back into the Danish royal jewellery vaults with a surprising tiara choice for the State Banquet in Finland..  Queen Mary wore Queen Caroline Amalie’s Gold Tiara, a tiara that has not been worn in nearly 150 years.  Queen Caroline Amalie, wife of King Christian VIII, had the unique gold tiara created sometime around 1820. The…
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The Royal Family has had some very sweet names for their pet dogs as Queen Camilla just proved

It’s the royal photo everyone wants to see now. Queen Camilla has revealed she has a brand new dog and the cute little pup has an equally cute name. The latest member of the Royal Family is called Moley because she looks like a mole. We’ll have to wait for the much anticipated photo of the pup to see if we agree. It’s the kind of name all families with younger children end up giving to…
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The historic christening gown used by generations of the Royal Family

A royal baby born on a December day would go on to introduce a new chapter to an historic royal tradition. For over a century, the Royal Family always dressed babies in a lace christening gown for their baptisms. However, by the start of the 21st century it had become so fragile that it was feared continued use might damage it beyond repair. And so an intricate copy of the famous Victorian outfit…
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A picture perfect royal jewel that uses a stone not often seen on modern tiaras

It’s a rarity in royal jewellery boxes – a tiara covered in amethysts. And it’s a favourite of a royal family whose gems are renowned for their unusual designs. The amethyst tiara of the Norwegian royal family is a convertible piece and one of the newest pieces in this regal collection. It remains a bit of a mystery, as we do not know which jeweller made it or why it was acquired. …
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