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Diana stars in Prince William's sweet Mothering Sunday tribute

Prince William shared a never-before-seen photo of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales on Mothering Sunday. The photograph was taken at Highgrove in 1984, when William was two-years-old. He added a personal message, writing, “Remembering my mother, today and every day. Thinking of all those who are remembering someone they love today. Happy Mother’s Day.” Prince William shares…
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Need something to do this summer? This is how you can become a royal stylist

Have you ever fancied yourself a royal stylist and think that you could take charge of a royal wardrobe? You can now test your royal styling skills! Historic Royal Palaces has digitised over 500 items from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection on Google Arts and Culture. You can view coronation pieces, ball gowns, and even a possibly dangerous gown. Dress Codes, a new exhibition…
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The emerald necklace that became an iconic royal jewel

The late Diana, Princess of Wales was known for her keen sense of style and trend-setting throughout her adult life. One of her biggest style moments came in 1985 in Australia where Diana made a bold choice for an emerald necklace.  On 31 October 1985, the Princess wore an emerald and diamond choker necklace as a bandeau-style headband across her forehead at a dinner in Melbourne.  Stephen…
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How Diana still dominated headlines in 2024

She’s been gone for nearly thirty years but the late Diana, Princess of Wales still manages to dominate the headlines and inspire column inches, and so today, we’re taking a look back at five of the ways Diana was still one of the most talked about royals in the world in…
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The Christmas broadcast made by Queen Elizabeth II in one of her most difficult years

Each year, the sovereign addresses the nation on Christmas day and touches upon different events and themes. In 1997, Queen Elizabeth II made one of her most difficult Christmas speeches after one of her most difficult years. In August 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales tragically lost her life in a car accident in Paris. Millions around the planet expressed their shock and grief following her…
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