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Lady Louise Windsor Has “No Airs or Graces” As She Works Behind the Scenes at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

Lady Louise Windsor Has “No Airs or Graces” As She Works Behind the Scenes at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

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Lady Louise Windsor, the 22-year-old daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, is quietly working behind the scenes as an organizer at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Held annually since 1943, the Royal Windsor Horse Show begins Thursday and hosts international competitors for dressage, show jumping, driving, and endurance riding on the private grounds of Windsor Castle. Lady Louise, who is studying English at St Andrew’s University in Scotland, has been helping ensure that the four-day show goes smoothly and has a good royal turnout. King Charles, who is patron of the show, will be in attendance this week along with Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, who will be there daily to support their daughter, sources tell Vanity Fair. Lady Louise Windsor attends day four of the Royal Windsor Horse Show at Home Park on May 15, 2022 in Windsor, England. Chris Jackson/Getty Images “Lady Louise is one of the chief organizers, essentially operating a first concierge service. She’s a great worker and a real asset to the team with no airs …

Queen Camilla Wears a Centuries-Old Tiara With 1,333 Diamonds to British Parliament Opening

Queen Camilla Wears a Centuries-Old Tiara With 1,333 Diamonds to British Parliament Opening

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The highly symbolic heirloom or Diamond Diadem, as it is called on the Royal Collection Trust’s website, is closely linked to the image of Queen Elizabeth, who passed away in September 2022. After all, the crown appeared in official portraits, on banknotes, stamps and, consequently, in pop representations of the monarch. Queen Camilla. Chris Jackson/Getty Images It was King George IV who commissioned the tiara from Rundell, Bridge & Rundell for his coronation. Gold, silver, numerous pearls to decorate the sash and an impressive number of diamonds—1,333 to be exact, were used to make it. On the cross in front, in a central position, figures a four-carat yellow diamond that makes that portion of the jewel shine in a different light. Stylized symbols of England, Scotland and Ireland are also present—namely, a rose, thistle and four-leaf clover, respectively. After his coronation, George IV wore it in 1821 with a huge velvet hat, an accessory that prevented the jeweler’s masterpiece from being seen in its entirety, both during the ceremony and in the procession to Westminster …

Princess Anne Wears Her Famous Stalactite Brooch to the Buckingham Palace Garden Party

Princess Anne Wears Her Famous Stalactite Brooch to the Buckingham Palace Garden Party

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It’s a piece of jewelry that is clearly linked to a fundamental moment in the princess’s existence—and it is precisely here that the more unconventional side of Princess Anne emerges. The royal, although she knows very well how every detail, element, and choice will be scrutinized for hidden messages and meanings, attached the famous brooch to her coat then went on her way. Princess Anne with the Queen Mother, 1980. Tim Graham/Getty Images This week was just one example of her decision not to let the jewels remain locked in her jewelry box after the end of her marriage to Phillips. In fact, the king’s sister has worn it many times over the years—from official banquets to Royal Ascot competitions to last year’s Commonwealth Day celebrations—demonstrating that the person who gave it to her has far more value than the occasion for which she received it. Definitely a nice way to remember a mother who is no longer there, and to release herself from the association with that long-ago wedding day. Princess Anne, Commonwealth Day …

The Crown Might Return For A Seventh Season

The Crown Might Return For A Seventh Season

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Peter Morgan’s hit British series, The Crown, might soon make a comeback. The dramatic take on the history of the British royal family ran for six seasons, ending in 2023. But don’t expect the further adventures of Kate Middleton and Prince William, or more on the departure of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Instead, the next iteration of The Crown will reportedly detail fifty years of history, from the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 up to the subject of the first season, the wedding of then-Princess Elizabeth. The news comes from The Daily Mail, which cites “a well-placed source” as saying “Netflix has been locked in negotiations with the company for quite a long time about this spin-off series, but they’ve recently finally managed to seal the deal and come to an agreement.” Neither Netflix, nor Morgan, nor production company Left Bank Pictures have confirmed the report. But it’s not the first time we’ve heard rumblings that The Crown would ride again. The Mail had a similar report of an in-the-works prequel in 2022, …

A Brief History of Royals Trying to Look Like Regular Americans

A Brief History of Royals Trying to Look Like Regular Americans

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On Thursday, King Charles and Queen Camilla finished their four-day state visit to the US with a few classic American activities. First, they traveled to Shenandoah National Park, where they met with the park’s employees and a group of teenagers who serve as junior rangers. Charles also got some face time with Doug Burgum, the secretary of the interior and former North Dakota governor who looks like he walked right off the set of a Taylor Sheridan show. Finally, they met up with Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger during a block party in Front Royal, Virginia. Though it’s not entirely clear why this town of 15,000 was throwing a parade on a random Thursday, its citizens clearly wanted to make sure the king and queen had an authentic experience inside their picturesque white gazebo. There were clog dancers and baby animals wandering around. The king and queen shook hands with every member of a Little League team. They encountered a spread of picnic food. According to reporters on the scene, Charles was shocked to hear that …

Why King Charles’s Congressional Address Was the “Most Important Moment of His Reign,” According to One Writer

Why King Charles’s Congressional Address Was the “Most Important Moment of His Reign,” According to One Writer

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When King Charles and Queen Camilla landed in the United States on Monday, they both donned matching brooches showing the British and American flags intertwined. The small but significant symbol captured exactly what King Charles hopes to achieve during his historic four-day state visit: harmony between the two nations. “It has historically fallen to the royals to expand the relationship with America,” royal author Andrew Morton recently told Vanity Fair. “We don’t have the late Queen anymore, and we don’t have Princess Diana who enchanted everyone when she famously danced with John Travolta at the White House. Yet the special relationship still matters and must continue.” King Charles’s visit comes at a time when the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is strained, with President Trump criticizing Britain and its Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for not supporting his war in Iran. On Tuesday, Charles delivered an historic address to Congress that discussed executive power being “subject to checks and balances,” defended NATO, offered support to Ukraine, and drew bipartisan acclaim. “The …

Was There a Republican-Coded Message in Queen Camilla’s Brooch?

Was There a Republican-Coded Message in Queen Camilla’s Brooch?

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After a garden party and a spot of tea as their state visit to the US kicked off on Monday, King Charles and Queen Camilla returned to the White House for their official welcome on Tuesday morning. For her second day in the States, Camilla wore the Cullinan V brooch, a heart-shaped gem with special significance to her husband’s late mother. Queen Elizabeth II wore the heirloom jewel often, including on a 1983 trip to the United States where she met with then president Ronald Reagan. Over the last few years, wearing the Cullinan V diamond has become Camilla’s favorite way to honor the memory of her mother-in-law. Cut from a legendarily large stone found in South Africa in 1905, the gem was presented to the British royal family by the leaders of the Transvaal province. After it was polished and broken into multiple chips, those pieces were incorporated into the crown jewels. In 1953, Elizabeth inherited the gem after the death of her grandmother, Queen Mary. Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images. On a rainy …

Queen Camilla Wears An Historic Accessory for Royal State Visit to the US

Queen Camilla Wears An Historic Accessory for Royal State Visit to the US

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The first frame of Queen Camilla on US soil, landing with King Charles in Maryland for the historic state visit to the United States at the invitation of Donald Trump, featured the very elegant sovereign in pink with a brooch pinned to her overcoat. If royalty has taught us anything, particularly during historic times like these, it’s that jewelry often speaks volumes. Indeed, the heirloom in question tells of the friendship between the two countries, the United Kingdom and the United States, a relationship that this trip is meant to reinforce as we celebrate 250 years of American independence. King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. HENRY NICHOLLS The journey of King Charles and the Queen consort had been planned for some time, well before relations between the United Kingdom and the United States stiffened due to international tensions, compounded by the assassination attempt on Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. A state visit heralded by Buckingham Palace as “an opportunity to recognize the shared history of our two nations, …

Princess of Wales’ sweet three-word compliment to 100-year-old woman | Royal | News

Princess of Wales’ sweet three-word compliment to 100-year-old woman | Royal | News

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The Princess of Wales shared a touching moment with a 100-year-old woman during a Buckingham Palace reception. The King and Queen Camilla hosted a reception on Tuesday (April 21) to honour the late Queen Elizabeth on what would have been her 100th birthday. In attendance were the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and Brits celebrating their 100th birthdays. Princess Kate spoke to one attendee, Joan Illingworth and asked for her self-care secrets. She gave the woman a sweet, three-word compliment: “You look amazing.” Mrs Illingworth also spoke with Prince William, and he said: “I can’t believe you are 100, do I need to call security, have you snuck in?” She added afterwards: “The Prince of Wales said I looked well for my age and asked what was my secret.” According to Hello!, she revealed that eating clotted cream fudge and Liquorice allsorts was her secret to staying youthful. At the reception, centenarians enjoyed a birthday cake decorated with ‘100’, and a band performed ‘Happy Birthday’ as the …

Prince Louis Celebrated His Eighth Birthday With a Brand New Smiley Photo

Prince Louis Celebrated His Eighth Birthday With a Brand New Smiley Photo

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Cheeky smile, arms folded, hair tousled: one of the most faithful portraits of Prince Louis was shared on Kensington Palace’s official social media accounts to celebrate his birthday on April 23. The photo of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s youngest child was taken by photographer Matt Porteous during a short vacation that the Wales family took in Cornwall earlier this month to coincide with Easter. “Happy birthday, Louis! 8 today!” reads the caption alongside a brand-new image of the young royal. Birthday wishes for Prince Louis poured in from various followers, many of whom remarked on how much he has grown and his visible maturity despite his small stature. Perhaps because of the outpouring of birthday messages, a few hours later, Kensington Palace shared a video of Prince Louis. “Thank you for all the birthday wishes for Prince Louis. 8 is great!” the short clip is captioned. The montage features Louis playing on the beach, swinging a bat, and jumping into the ocean—a snapshot of carefree moments typical of a normal childhood. Prior to this …