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When Princess Elizabeth’s wedding dress used ration coupons, Britain sent her a touching gift she could not keep

Princess Elizabeth's 1947 wedding dress, designed by Norman Hartnell, became a symbol of post-war Britain. Despite wartime rationing, the gown showcased national resilience and optimism. Crafted with pearls and silver thread, its floral motifs represented rebirth. This iconic dress highlighted British couture skills and set a precedent for royal bridal…

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Queen Elizabeth had a special teddy bear to keep her company at Scottish royal residence

Queen Elizabeth was always accompanied by a special teddy bear called Haddington Bear when she was working at her royal residence the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s official biographer named

Anna Keay is a trustee of the Royal Collection Trust, which the King supports as patron, and is a member of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee.

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Exclusive: Queen Elizabeth’s Wedding Dress May Never Be Seen Again As The Historic Dress Is “Breaking Down At An Epic Rate”

“Actually, we can’t display it anymore.”

Marie Claire

King Charles, Prince William and Queen Elizabeth's "Earliest Piece of Clothing" Will Go on Display for First Time This Spring

Generations of royal babies wore this garment dating back to Queen Victoria's era.

Marie Claire

Queen Elizabeth's $42,000 Wedding Dress Would Cost $1.6 Million Today — But A Diamond Tiara Worth $6.7 Million Nearly Ruined The Big Day

Hours before Queen Elizabeth II's 1947 wedding to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the fastening on Queen Mary's Fringe Tiara broke as her veil was being secured.

Benzinga

Why Queen Elizabeth II Called One Aspect of Her Coronation "Horrible"

The late monarch's coronation took place 72 years ago, on June 2, 1953.

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King tries his hand at gilding antique dragon ready for palace visitors

Charles visited the Royal Collection Trust’s Decorative Arts conservation workshop where he was shown how to apply gold leaf to the artefact.

Evening Standard

Axe-Wielding Thieves Steal $1M of King Charles's Family Heirlooms in "Violent Robbery"

The burglars made off with some priceless antiques.

Marie Claire

Princess Kate Quietly Added Another New Appearance to Her December Calendar as She Joins The King for a Special Visit

It's going to be a busy week for the royals.

Marie Claire

Who lives at Windsor Castle, who owns it and is it open to the public?

Windsor Castle is one of the most iconic royal residences and some fans might be curious about who lives there now and who it belongs to

Woman & Home

Brexit staff shortages scupper plans to reopen Clarence House to the public

Palace officials have struggled to find the workers needed to open the doors at the king’s London home this summer

The Guardian - UK

Buckingham Palace has opened to visitors this January – in a break of royal tradition

For the first time, King Charles III has opened the doors of his famous royal residence during the first two months of the year

Homes & Gardens

Iconic female artist's lost painting is found, hundreds of years after it was created

Susanna and the Elders, painted by Artemisia Gentileschi in the late 1630s, was commissioned by a queen — but it was later lost. It's now back on display, after being restored.

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Lost Artemisia Gentileschi artwork goes on display in Windsor

For more than 100 years it had been kept in storage at Hampton Court Palace after being mis-attributed to an anonymous French artist.

The Independent UK

Now the royal family is dragged into the n-word race row

Exclusive: Offensive slur used more than 40 times in Royal Collection guide – and only removed after investigation by The Independent

Woman & Home

Why Prince Philip was missing key coronation accessory in sweet throwback snap

Prince Philip was missing a key coronation detail in a throwback photo of him and Queen Elizabeth on her big day in 1953…

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5 things to look for during King Charles III's coronation

King Charles III’s coronation is a chance to unite people with the history and pageantry of the monarchy, but those traditions are also full of potential controversies as he tries to show that the monarchy still has a role to play in modern Britain

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Coronation treasures: from the stone of destiny to the sovereign’s orb

Preposterously valuable, ancient and often odd ceremonial items at heart of monarchical mythmaking

Marie Claire

What to Expect From the Coronation Dress Code, According to Royal Experts

"It’s really remarkable to see how it has modernized..."

The Guardian - UK

King Charles’s used clothes: palace details vestments for coronation

Historic regalia includes Imperial Mantle worn by George IV in 1821 and a white gauntlet made for his grandfather in 1937

Wales Online

'Incredible' outfit King Charles will wear at moment of crowning confirmed by palace

The clothes are usually kept in the Tower of London and have been worn by the new monarch's ancestors

The Guardian - UK

Held in trust or hidden from view? A guide to the royal art collection

From Leonardo’s drawings to Rembrandt’s Mother, the royal collection includes some of the world’s greatest masterpieces

Woman & Home

This special Queen Elizabeth throwback proves she had ‘attitude right from the start’

A Queen Elizabeth throwback has showcased her writing skills as a child and her confidence couldn't have been clearer!

Evening Standard

Royal Family: What are the rules around the Royals accepting gifts?

As Buckingham Palace refuses to explain why 11 pieces of gifted jewellery are not held in a trove of national heritage, here are some of the rules surrounding royal gifts.

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