Cape dresses have long been a hallmark of royal elegance, merging regal tradition with modern sophistication. From opulent state occasions to glamorous red carpets, these garments have been worn by royal women across the globe, symbolising both authority and grace. A classic cape silhouette offers a versatile way to cover …
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The royals have several favourite holiday destinations. Usually warm and sunny (but not always), they range from remote castles to secluded island getaways. Princess Kate is set to holiday with her family at Balmoral this month for their annual summer trip to Balmoral, The Mail on Sunday reported. It was …
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By Harry Howard, History Correspondent Published: 03:32 EDT, 30 June 2024 | Updated: 05:10 EDT, 30 June 2024 She followed in her late mother’s footsteps this month by being announced as the new president of the Royal Ballet School. Lady Sarah Chatto, 60, takes on the role nearly 70 years …
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Remarkable unseen photos of Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret as young mothers are being unveiled to the public for the very first time. The Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition, which opens today at The King’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace, showcases images including the late monarch, her sister, Princess …
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With her cheeky smile and ability to keep both of her brothers in check, Princess Charlotte has already captured the heart of the nation. From mastering the royal wave during walkabouts to getting stuck in with engagements, Charlotte is becoming more like her parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, …
Read More »As expected, members of the Royal Family are accustomed to staying in the finest hotels during their travels. For instance, New York’s The Mark, which boasts the largest hotel penthouse suite in the USA, was chosen as the swanky venue for Meghan Markle’s 2019 baby shower. Then there’s The Carlyle …
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A year ago today, King Charles succeeded his late mother Queen Elizabeth II as monarch and was crowned in a regal ceremony inside Westminster Abbey. King Charles’ Coronation was watched by more than 20 million people in the UK and millions more around the world, yet today, His Majesty wishes to mark …
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When she was born at Kensington Palace on May 1, 1964, Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones was seventh in the line of succession. Weighing 6lb and 2oz, she was the first direct descendant of a sovereign in 145 years – since Queen Victoria’s birth in 1819 – to have been born at …
Read More »As newlyweds, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip had what their courtiers regarded as a thoroughly modern marriage. In July 1949, two years after their wedding, they moved into Clarence House, which had been refurbished with the extravagant gadgetry and luxuries that the Duke of Edinburgh desired. These included everything from …
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‘No elegance is possible without perfume,’ said Coco Chanel. ‘It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory.’ Royal women seem to agree – choosing from a range of leading scent manufacturers to complete their individual ‘look’. Most keep to the average of £100-£120 for upmarket perfume such as Chanel no 5. …
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