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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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British Royals

How the Princess of Wales reached for favourite pieces for Commonwealth Day service

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12th March 2025
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 staff would not be commenting on her fashion, Catherine wore repeated items as many royal watchers expected. BBC…
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Royal News

King Charles looks joyful as he returns to Commonwealth Day service

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11th March 2025
The King has returned to one of the most important events on the royal calendar after being forced to miss it last year. King Charles attended the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey, resuming an important annual tradition. BBC still/ fair use While the Monarch historically attends the Commonwealth Day Service, His Majesty was not able to be there last…
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Royal News

How Sophie became the Royal Family's star on International Women's Day

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8th March 2025
In honour of International Women’s Day 2025, the Royal Family has shared several portraits taken by female photographers.  The post began with one of the most famous photographs of Queen Elizabeth II, one of Dorothy Wilding’s 1952 portraits. The series of portraits were used as the basis for the new monarch’s image on coins, banknotes, and stamps. A photograph from Jennifer…
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