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How King Charles got the President of France into hot water

French President Emmanuel Macron is in hot water for the State Dinner where he hosted King Charles and Queen Camilla. The King and Queen were in France for a State Visit from 20 to 22 September 2023, their first State Visit to France. The visit was originally meant to take place in March 2023 but had to be postponed due to nationwide riots in France over pension reforms.  Macron and…
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King Charles and Prince William send condolences after two children killed in knife attack

The King has sent his condolences to the families of two children who were killed in a knife attack at a dance and yoga class. King Charles said that he and Queen Camilla send ”our most heartfelt condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who have so tragically lost their lives.” The two children died after a man attacked the Taylor Swift…
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The tiara designed by a prince for a queen

The Queen Victoria Emerald Tiara was designed by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort of Queen Victoria. Thetiarawas made by court jewelers under his supervision in 1845. According to records, the Prince took a key interest in the re-cutting of the Koh-i-Noor diamond in 1852 after it arrived in England from India. The Duke of Wellington also became involved in the project. A few…
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Unseen letters from Diana, Princess of Wales, to hit auction block

Previously unseen letters from Diana, Princess of Wales are set to hit the auction block over the weekend. The late royal corresponded with Violet Collinson—known to her as ‘Collie’ throughout her time as a member of the Royal Family. Collie had been a housekeeper at the Park House estate in Sandringham, where Diana grew up. The auction house Sworders Auctioneers is handling the…
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