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It’s not every day one gets to marry a prince. But for Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother,) it was a real-life fairytale. King George VI, formerly known as Prince Albert, Duke of York was the second son of King George V. When his father became king, he became second in line to the throne behind his brother, Edward, Prince of Wales. It is…

As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress, choice of venue and honeymoon destination were pored over even if actual details were hard to come by (sound familiar?) but one thing the…

With His Majesty’s recent announcement of his cancer diagnosis, a new trend seems to be emerging in the British Royal Family when it comes to health-related news. Up until her passing, Queen Elizabeth II was private when it came to her health, and only disclosed information when it was absolutely needed – namely, when her health issues forced her to cancel engagements that had…

The only ruby tiara in the Spanish Royal Family’s collection is the Niarchos Ruby Bandeau and its accompanying parure. Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark received a treasure trove of jewels on her wedding day in 1962. In addition to the Prussian Tiara, a gift from her parents (King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece); the Mellerio Shell Tiara, a gift from her in-laws (Infante Juan and…