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It is a truth universally acknowledged that royal women must abide by a long list of rules and protocols when it comes to their appearance. Coats must stay on in public, skirts should not ride above the knee and hats should always be worn to formal events unless it’s after …

From Princess Diana’s daring tuxedo gown to Queen Victoria’s mourning bodice and sweet little Liberty print dresses worn by Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret as children, a new Kensington Palace exhibition lifts the lid on royal ‘dress codes’. Many of the items going on display from Thursday have never been seen …

People have been encouraged to inspect their loose change for a 50 pence piece from 2022 that could potentially be worth over 300 times its original value, provided it bears a specific error. A coin collecting aficionado has suggested that an error-version of this coin could fetch up to £155. …

Out of all the long list of royal protocols – and there are a lot of them – one of the most noticeable is how everyone in the family walks behind the monarch. During Queen Elizabeth II’s record-breaking 70-year reign, you might have noticed planning was always done to ensure …

As was to be expected, after the Queen’s death in September 2022, Britain was awash with floral tributes for the beloved monarch. And perhaps at no place was this more visible than at her treasured home of Windsor Castle. It was only two days after her death, but hundreds of …

The Royal Family is so steeped in tradition and protocol that its members were taught royal etiquette by household staff from a young age. But amongst the plethora of long-established rules that need to be followed, the most important one has always been to bow (or curtsey) to the monarch.  …

An engagement ring is a timeless symbol of love, representing commitment, devotion and the promise of a future together.  And what better occasion to propose than Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year?  With love in the air, Valentine’s Day provides the perfect backdrop for a heartfelt proposal …

During a welcome celebration in honour of the Invictus Games, Prince Harry and Meghan sipped on beers together as they were serenaded by their close friend Michael Buble. At the party in Whistler, Canada, the couple clasped a glass of beer each with Harry opting for a lager in a tall …

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to draw inspiration from some of the most iconic women in history – the Royal Family.  If you’re searching for a piece of jewellery that will truly impress, we’ve got you covered.  From Queen Elizabeth’s timeless elegance to Queen …

Meghan Markle ‘will not join’ Prince Harry when he brings his Invictus Games to Birmingham, a royal expert has claimed. The Duchess of Sussex is currently by her husband’s side at this year’s games, which opened in Canada on Saturday, February 8. But it has been suggested she will not …