British Royals

The special meanings behind the jewellery choices of Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales on the anniversary of VE Day

The Royal Family took part in the VE Day events, sitting with veterans on a special stage to watch a spectacular ceremonial procession along The Mall before heading to the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a flypast. Although they are always more than suitably attired, The Queen and the Princess of Wales both chose particularly poignant pieces of jewellery for this very important…
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British Royals

A tea party at the Palace to mark 80 years of peace with King Charles and Queen Camilla hosting

The King and Queen will host a special tea party at Buckingham Palace to mark 80 years since VE Day. Their Majesties will open the Palace doors to veterans and members of the World War Two generation on May 5th as a week of commemorations get under way. Other members of the Royal Family are expected to join them at the event which will follow a spectacular military procession and fly past…
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Features

A sparkling tiara given to a duchess just before she became a queen

It’s one of the best known of all royal jewels and might have been even more well used if a moment of history hadn’t intervened. The stunning Cartier Halo tiara was bought as a gift of love for a popular duchess but its presentation was overshadowed by an event that changed the Royal Family forever. The tiara is probably best known in recent times as the pick of the Princess of…
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Royal News

The Princess of Wales celebrates Mother Nature on Mother's Day

After the fiasco of last year’s Mothering Sunday photo, the Princess of Wales released a short video promoting the natural world and its healing benefits. In a short video shared on the Kensington Palace social media accounts, Catherine shared a personal message, writing: “Over the past year, nature has been our sanctuary. This Mother’s Day, let us celebrate Mother Nature and recognise…
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