Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II went full grandmother when her historic meeting with Pope Francis was taken over by Prince George

12th April 2025

Queen Elizabeth II made an historic visit to the Vatican just months after Pope Francis was elected but this meeting between the Supreme Governor of the Church of England and the Head of the Catholic Church ended up with another royal taking a starring role. Enter Prince George.The prince wasn’t yet one when his great grandmother visited the first South American Pope at the Holy See. But…

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The Princess of Wales made this all diamond brooch very famous - and she's not the only royal to love it

By Jessica Storoschuk

7th April 2025

The Royal Family has quite the collection of diamonds but there are some pieces that we see worn by several members and that includes the Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch. King George VI gifted this brooch to his wife, Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother), ahead of their…

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How Queen Elizabeth II celebrated an historic event at one of Italy's most precious locations

By Jessica Storoschuk

7th April 2025

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to arrive in Italy for an historic State Visit. Although its his first trip to the country as Monarch, Charles III has visited Italy many times. In fact, it is a favourite destination for the Royal Family and has even played host to a…

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The time Queen Elizabeth II stopped a cheeky cigarette break at an historic royal wedding

By Lydia Starbuck

4th April 2025

They were two of the guests of honour at one of the most historic of royal weddings but they were still stopped in their tracks as they attempted to pop outside for a quick smoke.Tom Parker Bowles and his sister, Laura, were in the middle of the celebrations marking the marriage of their mother, Queen Camilla, to Charles III when they decided they wouldn’t mind a cheeky cigarette…

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The little known rule that stopped King Charles and Queen Camilla marrying in their first choice venue

By Lydia Starbuck

4th April 2025

When King Charles & Queen Camilla announced their engagement in February 2005, they wasted no time in setting a date or venue for their marriage. They immediately told the world they would marry in April that year in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle followed by a…

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How Princess Beatrice followed Queen Elizabeth II's lead when it came to a very important piece of jewellery

By Lydia Starbuck

2nd April 2025

She was always very close to her grandmother and it seems Princess Beatrice followed Queen Elizabeth’s lead when it came to a very important piece of jewellery. Beatrice, just like her granny, had an all diamond engagement ring.As Princess Beatrice announced her…

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The necklace given to a future queen that's now a go to royal wedding tiara

By Lydia Starbuck

2nd April 2025

It’s become one of the big questions in the run up to a royal marriage – which tiara will the bride wear? It’s now an accepted part of any Windsor wedding and the decision of Princess Beatrice to wear the same tiara as Elizabeth II did for her big day is both sentimental and rather significant.Beatrice was the third generation of Queen Elizabeth II’s family to wear this…

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The mysterious tiara that's become a go to for queens and princesses

By Jessica Storoschuk

22nd March 2025

The Royal Family often earmarks a tiara for one member to wear throughout their life. However, there are a few tiaras that have been worn by multiple members. The mysterious Five Aquamarine Tiara is one of those shared pieces. The Five Aquamarine Tiara, also referred to…

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

By Jessica Storoschuk

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…

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How Sophie became the Royal Family's star on International Women's Day

By Jessica Storoschuk

8th March 2025

In honour of International Women’s Day 2025, the Royal Family has shared several portraits taken by female photographers. The post began with one of the most famous photographs of Queen Elizabeth II, one of Dorothy Wilding’s 1952 portraits. The series of portraits were used as the basis for the new monarch’s image on coins, banknotes, and stamps.A photograph from Jennifer…