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The personal meaning of the sparkling gems chosen by Queen Elizabeth II for a moment of history

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17th March 2025
Queen Elizabeth II had countless brooches in her personal collection, and would often use her jewels to send diplomatic messages on both her domestic and international engagements. However, there were some brooches that she wore for very sentimental reasons, including a set known as the Aquamarine Clips.  This pair of identical diamond and aquamarine brooches has eleven rectangular…
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British fashion celebrated at Buckingham Palace with an image no one thought they'd see

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4th February 2025
Coming on the heels of news from Kensington Palace that they will no longer be sharing information on the Princess of Wales’s clothing, King Charles has just celebrated one of the most notable figures in British fashion. King Charles presented Anna Wintor with the Order of the Companions of Honour for Services to Fashion at Buckingham Palace.  Wintour went with a trusted British…
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The poised and poignant final Christmas speech of Queen Elizabeth II

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21st December 2024
Queen Elizabeth II gave nearly seventy Royal Christmas Broadcasts throughout her reign, with 1969 being the only year she did not give a Christmas speech. In 2021 she delivered what would be her last address oand she touched on several major events in the Royal Family.  With Prince Philip’s passing in April 2021, it was expected that she would remark on his life in her speech. While it was…
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A message of hope at Christmas in a difficult year

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18th December 2024
The Royal Christmas Broadcast is a moment of reflection and the message sent is heard by millions. In 1960, Queen Elizabeth II balanced an increasingly uncertain future across the globe with a year that had brought her great personal joy. In 1960, there was significant political upheaval across the globe, as well as natural disasters. Queen Elizabeth acknowledged these struggles, saying…
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