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Why Queen Elizabeth II's favourite royal handbags still have an important place in the Palace

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

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

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

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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British Royals

The Duchess of Gloucester wears a perfect pink tiara for summer

There was a tiara treat as the most recent State Visit continued as the Duchess of Gloucester wore one of her prettiest diadems for a spectacular dinner.As is traditional on the second day of a State Visit, the Lord Mayor of the City of London s hosted the Macrons at Guildhall for a gala dinner. The Guildhall is a building that dates back to the mid-fifteenth century and is the ceremonial…
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