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City, country or horse drawn ambulance? The mystery surrounding the birthplace of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

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4th August 2025
She lived most of her adult life in the spotlight and yet one very basic detail of her story is shrouded in mystery. For no one is really sure exactly where Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother was born. And no one did more to get people guessing than the Queen Mum herself.In 1980, as preparations were under way for her eightieth birthday celebrations, a Clarence House press officer was asked to…
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The romantic story of Queen Elizabeth II's engagement ring

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19th November 2024
Queen Elizabeth II broke many records with her 70 year reign; however, she also holds another “record” in the Royal Family- the most romantic engagement ring. Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten received a tiara from his mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg (known as Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark after her wedding). It was a historic piece, a gift that Alice received from Tsar Nicholas…
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Which royals will we see at Sandringham on Christmas Day?

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16th December 2023
There will be a few extra chairs at the Royal Family’s Christmas dinner this year. This year Queen Camilla’s children, grand-children and sister will be headed to Sandringham House in Norfolk for the celebrations.Although no formal guest list has been issued, it’s expected that many members of the Royal Family will join King Charles and Queen Camilla at Sandringham for the festive…
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The only consort to wear the Monarch’s crown

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17th March 2023
It is a considered a gem meant for monarchs, but there is one notable exception to the rules around St. Edward’s Crown: Anne Boleyn.St. Edward’s Crown is the oldest and heaviest crown in use in the British collection. Worn by Edward the Confessor during his reign from 1003 to 1066, it became a holy relic when Edward was canonized by Pope Alexander III.The original crown was used in…
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