British Royals

The regal history of the tiny church which the Royal Family will attend on Christmas Day

It is a little church in a remote part of Norfolk but once a year, all eyes fall on it. St Mary Magadalene on the Sandringham Estate boasts a pretty impressive royal pedigree and for over a century it has been a very special place for kings, queens, princes and princesses. However, its history goes back far further. The church of St  Mary Magdalene has existed in its current form since the…
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British Royals

The stunning necklace of a future queen made famous again by the Princess of Wales

Sparkling with diamonds and studded with creamy pearls, it is a perfect fit for bridal white so it’s no surprise that a rather impressive royal necklace was created for a marriage. Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Necklace is a rarely seen royal gem but it has a romantic as well as regal history. You get no prizes for guessing the provenance of this particular royal jewel. As it name states…
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King Charles causes a heated royal debate - with his tie

The King has given a nod to his father’s royal ancestors with a rather unusual style pick. His Majesty was spotted in a tie covered in the Greek flag as he gave a keynote speech at the COP28 summit in Dubai. He was addressing world leaders in one of the biggest speeches of his reign so far. King Charles is, of course, descended from the Greek royal family on his father’s side. His…
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British Royals

King Charles reveals he's ''recovering'' from a shock as he arrives for COP28

King Charles has said he’s getting over the shock of turning 75 in light hearted comments at the start of COP28. His Majesty also said he was ‘very much all right’ as he arrived in Dubai for the meeting. His Majesty’s first engagement ahead of the summit was an audience with the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinibu. At the meeting, he was asked how he was. King Charles replied…
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