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The golden gown of Queen Elizabeth II that made history

While Queen Elizabeth II’s Norman Hartnell Coronation gown remains one of the most important pieces of clothing worn in the twentieth century, another Hartnell gown took an important place in Australian history. In 1954, a young Queen Elizabeth II was the first reigning monarch to ever visit Australia and nearly three quarters of the population saw her in person on her 58 day tour of the…
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Queen Elizabeth II's first royal visit to Australia

It may be impossible to believe, but Queen Elizabeth II is the only Australian monarch to ever visit the Commonwealth realm. That changes this weekend when King Charles III arrives for his first official royal visit as monarch. Ahead of this historic tour, let’s look…
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Sarah, Duchess of York to join 'Coronation Street?' Maybe one day

Sarah, Duchess of York has hinted at a possible new career move – and it requires walking on cobbles in heels. The duchess headed to the set of Coronation Street and suggested she could make a return to the Rovers. She visited ITV Studios in Media City, Salford Quays, after appearing with actress Sally Dynevor at the Prevent Breast Cancer charity headquarters, The Nightingale Centre in…
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The Duchess of Edinburgh and one of Queen Elizabeth II's beloved patronages

The Duchess of Edinburgh is continuing the legacy of her mother-in-law, Elizabeth II, as she takes on a patronage close to the late Queen”s heart, the Girl Guides. Girlguiding was said to be one of Queen Elizabeth II’s most treasured patronages, she took on the role back in 1953, the same year she was crowned. The organisation helps girls and young women achieve their best self…
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The late Queen's stunning tourmaline brooch

October has two birthstones, pink tourmaline and opal. Although neither are common stones in royal jewellery vaults, Queen Elizabeth II received a stunning pink tourmaline brooch with a strong Canadian collection. In 2013, the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan…
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King Charles speaks of one of Queen Elizabeth II's last wishes

King Charles has shared one of his mother’s poignant last wishes before her passing in September 2022.  This weekend, The King and Queen were in Edinburgh to attend events to mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Scottish parliament. While in parliament, The King gave a speech where he shared his own love of Scotland and also that of his late mother.  Queen Elizabeth II’s…
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