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This rarely seen royal tiara was accidentally borrowed for decades by someone who wasn't meant to wear it

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6th August 2025
This week marks the 125th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s birth.She was born on 4 August 1900 and became Duchess of York on her marriage to the second son of George V in 1923. Her husband became King in December 1936 and from that point onwards, the new Queen Elizabeth had access to a huge range of stunning jewels. The diadem known as the Oriental Circlet remained one of…
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Why Queen Elizabeth II's favourite royal handbags still have an important place in the Palace

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4th August 2025
The late Queen Elizabeth II was known for several style staples. Her Rachel Trevor Morgan hats and her Fulton umbrellas were her go-to choices for several decades. Her Traviata handbag from Launer London has been the royal handbag for years and it looks like the brand will not be losing its position as the favourite any time soon. Queen Elizabeth first awarded a Royal Warrant to Launer London…
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The forgotten queen who changed a country and a Monarchy

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1st August 2025
On 1 August 1714, a chapter closed in British history. Queen Anne, the last Stuart monarch, died at Kensington Palace at the age of 49, ushering the Hanoverian period. Anne is now largely thought of as an hysterical queen who wrapped up in her personal relationships thanks to the 2018 film, The Favourite. However, she was a fascinating figure who was so much more than the drama…
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The birth of the House of Windsor

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18th July 2025
When King George V inherited the throne from his father, Edward VII, in 1910, he was the second monarch in the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. However, he would also be the last monarch of the dynasty. Queen Victoria was the sixth monarch in the House of Hanover. In…
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Queen Camilla will be taking part in the National Year of Reading next year

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16th July 2025
The Queen’s Reading Room will be lending a hand by providing support for a government initiative next year. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has shared that 2026 will officially be a National Year of Reading in the United Kingdom. The government- in partnership with the Literacy Trust- is hoping that the campaign will “inspire thousands of community reading champions, welcome…
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