British Royals

How many royals does it take to plant a tree? Four and counting appears to be the answer....

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2nd May 2025
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have joined King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle to fulfil a promise made at the time of the Coronation. This very royal quartet met at Windsor Castle after King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia offered the gift of a tree to mark the 2023 Coronation and popped in on their friend and relation to help plant it. The tree is a Swedish oak…
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A stunning jewel that Queen Elizabeth II loved is now on show in a blockbuster exhibition

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23rd April 2025
The Victoria and Albert Museum has just opened a blockbuster exhibition, Cartier, exploring the beloved French jeweller. While the exhibition includes countless historic pieces, one particular item was a sentimental favourite of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The Williamson Brooch is a stunning diamond brooch fashioned after a jonquil flower. The stem is set with baguette diamonds, the leaves…
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A sparkling tiara given to a duchess just before she became a queen

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22nd April 2025
It’s one of the best known of all royal jewels and might have been even more well used if a moment of history hadn’t intervened. The stunning Cartier Halo tiara was bought as a gift of love for a popular duchess but its presentation was overshadowed by an event that changed the Royal Family forever.The tiara is probably best known in recent times as the pick of the Princess of…
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Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla loves this royal brooch and its star gem is mysterious and possibly mystical

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22nd April 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by several family members for Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. The Queen chose a mysterious piece of jewellery for the event. Queen Camilla wore a light blue coat dress and coordinating hat. She wore pearl drop earrings for the event, and a mysterious brooch. The Queen’s brooch features a large round light blue…
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