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From one queen to another, the Golden Jubilee Necklace

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27th June 2025
Queen Victoria amassed a major collection of jewellery throughout her long reign, including a special pearl and diamond necklace which she received when she celebrated her Golden Jubilee. In 1887, as Victoria marked 50 years on the throne, the Countess of Stratford led the “Women of the British Empire” in collecting funds for a gift to the monarch to celebrate her Golden Jubilee.
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The dramatic final days of King George IV

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24th June 2025
King George IV died on 26 June 1830, bringing to an end a glittering royal story that had shocked as much as it had intrigued.Although George defined a period that remains perpetually popular, the Regency era, as king he was unpopular and he spent the last years of his…
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How Queen Camilla gave a star role to a modern part of the royal jewellery collection

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22nd June 2025
Royal Ascot has long been known for royal fashion and jewel sightings. And for Ladies’ Day 2025, the Royal Family did not disappoint.Queen Camilla chose a light grey day dress and white hat for Royal Ascot on Ladies Day. It provided the perfect base for one of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite pieces of jewellery. Queen Camilla wore the Jardine Star Brooch, a…
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The King who clung on to make a queen

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22nd June 2025
King William IV, known as the Sailor King, inherited the throne when his elder brother, George IV, died in 1830 with no surviving heirs. Although William had no legitimate children of his own, he still did everything he could to help the young woman he wanted to take the…
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The Princess of Wales returns to historic royal event

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17th June 2025
The Order of the Garter service is a major event on the royal calendar each year, with royals taking part in the service and more attending as guests. As expected, The Princess of Wales and The Duchess of Edinburgh were there and looking very summery. The two royals were outside St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle to watch the Garter procession before the service. Both their husbands are…
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The Prince of Wales does flatcap chic

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13th June 2025
Although the Princess of Wales has long been celebrated for setting fashion trends (known as the “Kate effect”), The Prince of Wales has also had several stylish moments in the last year. For his latest appearance, he chose a stylish accessory for a major announcement in…
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The King and David Beckham laugh and joke ahead of exciting announcement

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13th June 2025
King Charles and David Beckham were seen laughing and joking together during a reception at St James’s Palace on Thursday – just a day before a major announcement is expected.In what could be the worst kept secret of 2025, it is expected that Beckham will be named in the King’s Birthday Honours list this week, with the former footballer set to receive a knighthood.But…
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