Royal News

The necklace given to a future queen that's now a go to royal wedding tiara

It’s become one of the big questions in the run up to a royal marriage – which tiara will the bride wear? It’s now an accepted part of any Windsor wedding and the decision of Princess Beatrice to wear the same tiara as Elizabeth II did for her big day is both sentimental and rather significant. Beatrice was the third generation of Queen Elizabeth II’s family to wear this…
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British Royals

A tiara covered in symbols of enlightenment that has become the favourite of a famous royal

While there are many striking aquamarine tiaras across royal collections, Princess Anne may be able to claim that she has the most unique, the Cartier Aquamarine Pineflower Tiara. King George VI commissioned a new tiara from Cartier for his wife, Queen Elizabeth. It is unclear when exactly it was created; dates suggested range from the late 1930s to 1950. The unique tiara…
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Princess Anne's year: challenges and concerns but as busy as ever

Princess Anne ends 2024 as the hardest working royal – as always. The Princess Royal has topped the engagements count for the year just gone and that’s despite an enforced rest after a serious accident left her in hospital for days with concussion and head injuries. It’s been another packed twelve months for the Princess and her family. First royal overseas trip of…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne back on duty in Edinburgh after busy Olympics in Paris

The Princess Royal is back in the United Kingdom and has been in Edinburgh after a hectic two week trip to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics as a member of the International Olympic Committee. Princess Anne was the guest of honour at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 5th 2024. She was first met by Chief Executive Officer of the Tattoo, Jason Barrett, before she officially…
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