British Royals

This princess pulled the ultimate royal wedding jewel surprise

Every royal bride needs a tiara and some take the diadem game to another level with their picks. Princess Eugenie is one of them as her tiara choice wasn’t just unusual, it involved a gem that no one had seen in public for decades. Dame Margaret Greville was one of the leading society hostesses in the first half of the twentieth century and upon her death in 1942, she bequeathed much of her…
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The long history of the unusual brooch that became a favourite of Queen Elizabeth II

The Royal Family has a spectacular jewellery collection that brings together many strands of history. One of the most familiar sets also has one of the most interesting stories and it goes back centuries. The Kent Amethyst Demi-Parure is an amethyst and diamond set that includes a necklace, a pair of earrings, a pair of hair combs, and three brooches.  The necklace is a stand-out piece…
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King Charles III

King Charles echoes words of King George VI in powerful speech held at historic moment

Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, King Charles gave a speech to mark the anniversary of VE Day exactly 80 years to the moment that King George VI spoke at the end of the Second World War in Europe. George VI addressed the nation at at 9pm on May 8 1945. At 9pm on May 8 2025, King Charles III spoke as commemorations for the anniversary came to a close.   Sgt Rob Kane, UK MOD ©…
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King Charles III

King Charles takes to his tux for a walk on the blue carpet

Although The King has a busy week this week with several events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the second anniversary of his Coronation, he found time to help celebrate beloved biologist Sir David Attenborough.  King Charles suited up to walk the appropriately blue carpet at the film premiere of Ocean with David Attenborough. The film, that will soon be on streaming services after…
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