British Royals

The colourful engagement rings of the House of Windsor

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27th September 2023
They are some of the most famous royal engagement rings in the world and many of them are far from just diamonds. From the Queen Mother to Princess Eugenie, sapphires are a popular choice amongst the Windsors. However, other women have also worn rubies, emeralds, and a unique stone from an architect prince. Here’s Royal Central’s look at the bright and beautiful rings of the brides of…
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A queen's reign told in sparkling jewels

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7th October 2021
A special exhibition marking the historic reign of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark through jewellery will open as her Golden Jubilee celebrations get under way.The display, called ”A Queen’s Jewellery Box, 50 years on the throne told in jewellery”, will…
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The history behind the Duchess of Cambridge's royal wedding tiara

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29th April 2021
The Cartier Halo Tiara earned its way into the royal history books when it was worn by Miss Catherine Middleton when she married Prince William in 2011. Commissioned by the Duke of York, Queen Elizabeth II’s father in 1936, from the House of Cartier, the tiara is made from 1000 diamonds and platinum. Embed from Getty Images Three narrow bands of brilliant cut diamonds form the base, which is…
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The Queen's loving nod to Prince Philip on his 99th birthday

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10th June 2020
He’s been at her side for over seven decades and as the Duke of Edinburgh marks his 99th birthday, the Queen added a special tribute to the celebratory photograph. For the picture, taken at Windsor Castle, Her Majesty wore the Cullinan V brooch with its famous heart shaped diamond.The brooch is one of the Queen’s favourite pieces. It’s been part of her collection since 1953…
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May Jewels: Sweden's rare emeralds

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17th May 2020
Sweden’s emerald collection may be few, but they make up for it in their beauty. From older pieces to the newest tiara, we take a look at Sweden’s rare emeralds.There are a large emerald necklace and two brooches that are seen on the Swedish royal ladies that…
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One of Britain's most famous tiaras is stolen

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23rd November 2018
The Portland Tiara, commissioned for a duchess to wear at a glittering and hugely important royal occasion, has been stolen. The diadem, made by Cartier in 1902 ahead of the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, was taken on Tuesday night from the gallery where it is on display. Thieves broke into the Portland Collection Gallery on the Welbeck Estate in Worksop, Nottinghamshire…
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