She was alive during the reigns of six
different British monarchs and was a guiding member of the British
Royal Family for generations, helping to create the House of
Windsor. Queen Mary also created and collected some of the most
beloved pieces in the Royal Family’s vaults. Garrard & Co
created the crown now known as Queen Mary’s Crown in 1911 for King
George V and Queen Mary’s…
The rebel princess who left a lasting mark at one of the most famous royal palaces of all
24th March 2025
She would grow up to be a rebellious and
independent princess who left a strong legacy behind but did this
royal Louise also have an intriguing secret? Princess Louise, the
sixth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, was born on 18
March 1848 at Buckingham…
The Royal Family often earmarks a tiara
for one member to wear throughout their life. However, there are a
few tiaras that have been worn by multiple members. The mysterious
Five Aquamarine Tiara is one of those shared pieces. The Five
Aquamarine Tiara, also referred to…
King Charles and Queen Camilla embrace issues close to their hearts in Northern Ireland
21st March 2025
It was a very personal day for King
Charles and Queen Camilla as both enjoyed visits connected to some
of the causes they hold dearest to their hearts as their latest
trip to Northern Ireland continued. King Charles visited Ulster
University in Coleraine to learn more about revolutionary cancer
treatments being developed. Royal Family Instagram still/ fair use
Researchers at the…
The personal meaning of the sparkling gems chosen by Queen Elizabeth II for a moment of history
17th March 2025
Queen Elizabeth II had countless brooches
in her personal collection, and would often use her jewels to send
diplomatic messages on both her domestic and international
engagements. However, there were some brooches that she wore for
very sentimental reasons, including a set…
The Princess Royal has carried out a very
meaningful engagement that links her to her father and grandfather.
Princess Anne visited the Royal Navy Sailing Association, also
known as the RNSA, for the first time as its Admiral and Patron.
She was there to help celebrate…
Ever the green Monarch, King Charles was
surrounded by sustainability at one of the most famous royal
residences of all, Hampton Court Palace. The King founded the
Sustainable Markets Initiative five years ago – it’s an
organisation that focuses on putting both nature and community at
the heart of economics. The anniversary event held at the palace
celebrated SMI’s…
The Princess of Wales attended the
Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey, after
missing a year through illness, and she went with several favourite
pieces from her wardrobe. Following an announcement from
Kensington Palace earlier in the year that…
Queen Camilla has hosted a reception at
Buckingham Palace to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the
Women of the World (WOW) Festival with some major names joining the
party. The Queen happily hosted the reception for WOW. While
Camilla has prioritised supporting…
Following the Commonwealth Day service at
Westminster Abbey, King Charles helped to kick off the Glasgow 2026
Commonwealth Games baton relay at Buckingham Palace. And not only
did he take part, he included his own surprise. The King handed a
specially made baton to Sir Chris Hoy, champion cyclist for Great
Britain and one of the country’s greatest ever sports stars, to
launch the relay…
