Royal News

The emerald engagement ring at the heart of this summer's big royal wedding

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23rd August 2024
August will bring us this year’s big royal wedding as Princess Martha Louise of Norway weds Durek Verrett. The couple tie the knot in a private ceremony that will cap a weekend of celebrations. And while there’s plenty of speculation about what this uber stylish couple will wear for their big day, never mind the salsa themed celebration the night before, one important part of the…
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Features

The tiara of a queen: the diamond diadem worn by Mary of Denmark for her wedding

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10th May 2024
Queen Mary of Denmark has stayed incredibly busy since Queen Margrethe’s abdication in the middle of January. The Danish King and Queen will be celebrating a notable anniversary in the coming weeks- 14 May marks their 20th wedding anniversary. The Australian born Mary wore a never-before-seen tiara for her royal wedding. The soon-to-be Crown Princess received her wedding tiara from her…
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Belgium

The historic background of the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels - setting for many royal weddings

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29th November 2022
In September, Princess Maria Laura of Belgium married William Isvy at the historic Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels, with the whole Belgian Royal Family in attendance. It was just the latest royal wedding in Belgium to be held in the famous venue. The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula was built in the Brabantine Gothic style and is dedicated to both of the patron…
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Features

Five-tier wedding cake of Queen Victoria's granddaughter is recreated

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27th April 2022
It’s been more than a century since restaurateur and caterer Searcys created the extravaganza that was Princess Maud of Wales’s wedding cake. It was such a big occasion that it brought the company’s founder, John Searcy, out of retirement. Now, the company is recreating the cake with a modern twist. The original cake was adorned with leaves, cherubs, and flowers when it was…
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