Royal News

The stunning diamond jewel that Queen Elizabeth II loved to wear to Royal Family weddings

It’s a jewel with a very romantic name which is perhaps why Queen Elizabeth II chose it for some of the biggest and most important royal weddings of her reign. It’s also huge and so adds plenty of sparkle to any family portrait and it became a Windsor gem thanks to Elizabeth II’s much loved grandmother, Queen Mary. Queen Mary acquired several pieces that are now a part of the…
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The tiny elephant that is playing a big part in royal birthday celebrations in Denmark

Denmark’s Princess Isabella will finally be able to wear a special honour she was given when her father became king. As the second in line to the throne turns 18, she can use the Order of the Elephant. The Order of the Elephant is Denmark’s highest chivalric order and is bestowed entirely at the Sovereign’s discretion. Typically, it is awarded to royalty and foreign heads of state. In…
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Amidst the splendor of the Seine and Notre Dame, King Frederik and Queen Mary end their Parisian visit in style

King Frederik and Queen Mary spent their final day in Paris amidst the splendour of the city, culminating with a visit to the Notre Dame Cathedral. Their final day in Paris began with a visit to the city’s mayor, Anne Hidalgo, at the City Hall, but it wasn’t long before they boarded an electric boat on the Seine and departed for a green cruise on the water. Mayor Hildago wrote on her…
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A queen in Paris: the famous French landmarks lined up for visits from Queen Mary of Denmark

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark are beginning a highly anticipated State Visit to France and they’ve got visits to some of the most iconic parts of Paris lined up including a trip to the newly reopened Notre Dame cathedral. The Danish king and queen will be part of a sizeable delegation to France, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen…
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