State & Ceremonial

The Queen returns Welsh Crown Jewels back to Wales

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17th May 2015
The Queen has given her seal of approval on the bid to return the ‘Welsh Crown Jewels’ back to Wales. The jewels include a ring, a mantle, a robe, a sword, a girdle, and a rod. But the most famous part of this regalia is without a doubt the coronet. The coronet’s base is inspired by the design of both St. Edward’s Crown and the Imperial State Crown. It has four crosses…
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Royal Nursery Diary – Week 5: Wide, wide world

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23rd August 2013
Prince George turned one month this week, and the cozy microcosm of his mother’s arms has evolved into a world rich with sounds, colours, smells and textures of all kinds… photo credit: conormcclure via photopin cc Off to Wales we go… Mum and babe have left…