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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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How one very important royal wedding was barred from broadcast in case someone had a drink during the National Anthem

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4th August 2025
One of the most important royal weddings of the 20th century was all set to make history in another way when a cleric intervened to stop a moral outrage. The marriage of Albert, Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, in April 1923, was due to be recorded by the brand new BBC and broadcast on radio to share it with as many people as possible. However, the Archbishop of Canterbury was…
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Need something to do this summer? This is how you can become a royal stylist

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28th June 2025
Have you ever fancied yourself a royal stylist and think that you could take charge of a royal wardrobe? You can now test your royal styling skills! Historic Royal Palaces has digitised over 500 items from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection on Google Arts and Culture. You can view coronation pieces, ball gowns, and even a possibly dangerous gown. Dress Codes, a new exhibition…
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The jewellery link between the Princess of Wales and the Queen Mother

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12th November 2023
Several members of the Royal Family attended the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and The Princess of Wales debuted a brooch with strong connections to the Queen Mother.  The Princess wore one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite necklaces, a three-strand pearl necklace that she inherited upon the late Queen’s death in September 2022, as well as the Bahrain Pearl Drop…
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