Royal News

President of Germany lays flowers on tomb of Queen Elizabeth II at start of day two of State Visit

The President of Germany has paid a private visit to the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II as the second day of his State Visit got under way. Frank-Walter Steinmeier left flowers on the grave in the King George VI Chapel inside St. George’s Chapel during a time of reflection there with his wife, Elke Budenbender. The tomb is rarely photographed and is usually only seen up close by visitors…
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British Royals

The Princess of Wales dons Queen Victoria's tiara at German State Banquet

The Princess of Wales has worn one of Queen Victoria’s beloved tiaras to the German State Banquet, adding some extra sparkle to her stunning blue gown. Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet tiara was designed by Prince Albert in the 1850s, based on Indian jewels that had been presented to his wife during the Great Exhibition. Garrard designed a diamond-and-opal tiara from Prince Albert’s…
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A fisherman's choir and star actors turn out for the Princess of Wales: this is everything we know so far about Together at Christmas

The Princess of Wales is making final preparations for her Christmas carol service with Kensington Palace releasing details of the letter she has written to all 1,600 guests arriving at Westminster Abbey for the event. They are promised a star studded celebration of the festive season as music will be provided by Hannah Waddingham, Dan Smith, Griff and Katie Melua. There is also a poignant…
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Now it's Kate reaching for diamonds that came to the Royal Family from a society legend

The Princess of Wales has become the second senior royal in less than 24 hours to appears in dazzling diamonds that once belonged to one of the most famous names in London society. For her visit to the Royal Variety Performance, Kate chose a pair of earrings that were left to the Royal Family by Margaret Greville, the society legend who also first owned the tiara that Queen Camilla wore just…
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