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The tragic diamond brooch that has been passed down to four queens

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11th October 2025
Queen Victoria’s jewel collection grew large during her reign, and many pieces are in both the Crown’s collection and the Monarch’s personal collection. She commissioned one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite brooches, one that has a tragic backstory.  Queen Victoria commissioned a chaîne de corsage from Garrard & Co in 1856 using two large diamonds that she received as a gift from…
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This stunning royal brooch went through a major transformation

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15th September 2025
Queen Victoria acquired countless impressive pieces of jewellery throughout her reign. Many of them are now a part of the Crown Jewels, including the Crown Ruby brooch that has undergone a major transformation. In the 1850s, Queen Victoria purchased an opal and diamond parure from favourite jeweller Garrard & Co, a set that included a brooch. Opals were popular jewels in the…
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British Royals

Prince William talks cake with the WI and makes one very bold statement

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8th September 2025
The Prince of Wales has taken on the Women’s Institute on baking cakes and walked away smiling. The heir to the throne was chatting with WI members in Sunningdale, Berkshire when he decided to tell them how best to make a brownie. The WI’s members are known for its baking prowess but that didn’t deter Prince William who had very definite views on what makes a good brownie…
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Royal News

King Charles is joined by the Prime Minister at Balmoral as anniversary of accession is marked

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7th September 2025
King Charles has been joined by the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, at Balmoral on an important occasion. The King is marking three years since his accession and was with the Prime Minister at a service at Crathie Kirk where prayers were said for the anniversary. It is also, of course, the third anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II with Her Late Majesty also remembered. There…
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