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The lone remaining part of what was once Europe's largest palace

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11th August 2025
Banqueting House is now a popular event location in the heart of Whitehall, with London Fashion Week shows frequently using the space. However, the seventeenth century relic has had many lives. Banqueting House is the only surviving part of Whitehall Palace, once the largest palace in Europe. King James I commissioned the new banqueting space from architect Inigo Jones after the previous…
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The US designer whose big blazers are the piece that every style conscious royal loves

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8th August 2025
Like us, queens and princesses everywhere have realised the power of a good blazer. The right piece will be versatile and make a statement. And as the Princess of Wales just showed, Veronica Beard has quietly become the go-to brand for blazers.  The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood released a new series of animated clips focusing on how to help nurture emotional and mental…
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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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