Royal News

The Princess of Wales made this all diamond brooch very famous - and she's not the only royal to love it

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7th April 2025
The Royal Family has quite the collection of diamonds but there are some pieces that we see worn by several members and that includes the Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch.  King George VI gifted this brooch to his wife, Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother), ahead of their trip to Canada in the spring of 1939. With a second major war looming, the couple’s trip to Canada was more important than…
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Queen Camilla launches new reading medal

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27th March 2025
Queen Camilla has announced the launch of The Queen’s Reading Room Medal.  Her Majesty hosted a reception at Clarence House this week to celebrate the fourth anniversary of The Queen’s Reading Room (originally The Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading Room). At the star-studded gathering, Queen Camilla shared that The Queen’s Reading Room has launched The Queen’s Reading Room Medal.  The…
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Features

The rebel princess who left a lasting mark at one of the most famous royal palaces of all

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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 Palace. Princess Louise was an intelligent and quick-witted child; it was not long before she was also recognised for her artistic…
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The personal meaning of the sparkling gems chosen by Queen Elizabeth II for a moment of history

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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 known as the Aquamarine Clips.  This pair of identical diamond and aquamarine brooches has eleven rectangular…
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