Queen Camilla just wore Queen Elizabeth II’s most famous sapphire jewellery.During Queen Camilla and King Charles III’s first state visit to France — which kicked off on Wednesday — Her Majesty wore the late Queen’s famous sapphire necklace, originally known as the King George VI Victoria Suite, since her father King George VI gifted it […]
Continue readingKate Middleton brought a special piece of Queen Elizabeth with her to Jordan for Crown Prince Hussein’s royal wedding to Rajwa Alseif.For the evening banquet, the Princess of Wales accessorized her sparkly rose gold-coloured gown by Jenny Packham with Queen Elizabeth’s Greville Chandelier earrings, marking the first time she’s worn them publicly.The late monarch, who […]
Continue readingHeavy was the head that assumed the crown 67 years ago.Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor became queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth on Feb.6, 1952, but it was a sorrowful day, as her accession technically occurred the moment her father, King George VI, had died.And that is why, though Feb.6 remains a historic date, Queen Elizabeth II does not demonstratively […]
Continue readingAt the age of 4, then-Princess Elizabeth became an older sibling.Her sister Princess Margaret was born in August 1930, and the two little girls had an undeniable and unbreakable bond from the start.The princesses were educated together by a governess at their home in London until 1936, when their father, the Duke of York, reluctantly […]
Continue readingPrince Charles and Princess Diana’s marriage may have looked like a fairy tale from the outside, but in reality, it was a royal rollercoaster ride.Charles was dating Diana’s sister when they first met, and even after they began a relationship, the prince was still romantically involved with his former girlfriend (and now wife) Camilla Parker […]
Continue readingAs Queen Elizabeth remarked on the day she passed Queen Victoria’s record reign in September 2015, a long life can bring with it “many milestones.”And now the 91-year-old monarch is set for yet another big milestone: 66 years on the throne, as February 6 marks the death of her father, King George VI, and also […]
Continue readingThe most valuable precious stones from the Crown Jewels were hidden in a cookie tin and buried at Windsor Castle to keep them from being stolen by the Nazis during World War II, according to a new report.According to the Times of London, King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II, reportedly ordered that […]
Continue readingWearing a crown isn’t as easy as it looks—just ask Queen Elizabeth.In a rare interview for the documentary The Coronation on the Smithsonian Channel, Her Majesty discussed the “disadvantages” of wearing it.One of the most important items during a coronation is the diamond-encrusted Imperial State Crown.The 91-year-old monarch wore it at the end of her […]
Continue readingPrince Philip is giving Prince Harry a new job for Christmas.On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth formally approved the handing over of the position of Captain General Royal Marines, a branch of the Royal Navy, from her husband, Philip, to her grandson, Harry.Philip held the position for quite a while: He was appointed to the role of […]
Continue readingQueen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, at Windsor Castle in July 1946.Image Source: Getty / Lisa Sheridan Think back a moment to your mid-20s: you were likely just settling into postgrad life, landing your first adult job, and trying to balance fun nights out with paying back your student loans.Or maybe you’re in your mid-20s […]
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