British Royals

The little princess born to be a minor royal who ended up as one of the most famous monarchs of all

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21st April 2025
The birth of a royal baby always attracts interest and almost a century ago, the arrival of a little princess made headlines even if her destiny at that point seemed to be that of a minor royal. Instead, the royal birth announced on April 21 1926 would prove to be the start of the story of one of the most famous monarchs of all. The arrival of a daughter for the then Duke and Duchess of York…
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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

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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 trip to Canada in the spring of 1939. With a second major war looming, the couple’s trip to Canada was more important than…
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The little known rule that stopped King Charles and Queen Camilla marrying in their first choice venue

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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 service of blessing at St. George’s Chapel later the same day. Yet just a week later, they had to move their civil marriage…
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British Royals

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

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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 as the Aquamarine Ribbon Tiara, features a high frame with five large oval aquamarines each surrounded by diamond…
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