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Aberdeenshire is home to some of Scotland's top attractions and most stunning natural sights, from Dunnottar Castle to Loch Muick.

One of the best parts of the festive period is the amount of discounts offered by retailers just after Christmas on Boxing Day.

A '100-year-old angry-message in a bottle' was unexpectedly found underneath a toppled Queen Victoria statue. The furious message inside the bottle blasted controversial drinking laws in 1921.

She said yes! Victoria Fuller accepted Johnny DePhillipo‘s proposal during the season 8 finale of Bachelor in Paradise, and the duo left the beach engaged.

Rod Stewart’s wife Penny Lancaster has officially passed her Special Constable training with the City of London Police. The 51-year-old posed proudly with a certificate declaring she had completed the programme on Tuesday October 25, after a passing out ceremony with her colleagues.

Netflix have added an accuracy disclaimer for The Crown after Dame Judi Dench slammed the show as "crude sensationalism".

Jay Blades is set to welcome King Charles III to The Repair Shop in a very special episode.

The late Queen’s iconic £800,000 diamond crown is set to one day be worn by Kate, the Princess of Wales.The Diamond Diadem headpiece is one of the most symbolic pieces of jewellery in the Royal collection. Queen Elizabeth II wore the crown several times during her reign - including to her first State Opening of Parliament in 1952 and on the journey to her coronation in 1953.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are going to be making history during his coronation next year — but potentially for all the wrong reasons.

The diamond crown said to be worn by Queen Consort Camilla at next year’s Coronation has sparked a row with India’s governing party over its “painful history”. Camilla, 75, is set to wear the late Queen Mother’s jewel-encrusted crown, which features the famous 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond, at King Charles III’s Coronation in May.The controversial diamond is one of the largest-cut in the world and was included as part of the Crown Jewels after it was offered to Queen Victoria by the last Sikh emperor of India, aged 10 at the time.There have been disputes over the gift, with India and several other countries claiming that the diamond should be returned.

her death. Fans, however, have been heartened by the new king’s hire, with an insider telling the Sun on Thursday, “His mother adored having her piper. It’s a lovely tradition.

there’s a symbolic reason behind recent apparent preference for pearl jewelry. It’s safe to assume that Kate has chosen her jewelry particularly to , but you may not have previously been aware of the layers of meaning behind the layers of pearls.

King Charles has been pictured working from the famous red box for the first time. The new monarch – whose late mum Queen Elizabeth received one of the iconic containers every day of her reign, including weekends – was photographed conducting official government duties at the Eighteenth Century Room in Buckingham Palace. Christmas Day was the only time his late mother did not have a similar red box handed to her.

Throughout Greater Manchester there are some incredible parks, but not all of them can claim the title of being a gift from royalty. As the name suggests, Queen’s Park in Heywood has a rather interesting royal connection - and nearly never came into being at all.

Queen Margrethe has tested positive for COVID-19 after the funeral of Queen Elizabeth. The Queen of Denmark - who is Europe's longest-serving monarch following the death of Elizabeth aged 96 on September 8 - was among the dignitaries who attended the state funeral at London's Westminster Abbey on Monday (19. 09.

Scotland as a country is easy to fall in love with, thousands of visitors every year will testify to that. And it's not just Scots who love to wax lyrical about this incredible country.

Penny Lancaster has said that working as a special constable during the Queen's funeral is "the biggest honour". Last year, Sir Rod Stewart 's wife completed her training to become a special police constable for City of London Police.

, hundreds of brooches, and almost every type of precious stone. Following the loss of Prince Philip, who died peacefully in his sleep at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2021 at the age of 99, the keepsakes he gave her—and the memories they hold—were undoubtedly more precious than ever. Over the course of their , Philip designed and purchased numerous gifts of jewelry for the Queen, and his unique designs often reflected deeply personal references to their relationship.

Throughout her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II showcased a stunning collection of jewelry — and now that the late monarch has passed, many are wondering who will inherit her glorious tiaras, brooches, necklaces and more.

Queen Elizabeth II was known for her sprawling collection of remarkable jewels, which she often lent to members of the family for prominent occasions. As her family bid a final farewell to the 96-year-old monarch, the new Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, paid homage to her husband Prince William's grandmother by wearing a stunning pearl choker, centered with a diamond fastening.  Middleton most recently wore the necklace in 2017 to celebrate the Queen's 70th wedding anniversary to Prince Philip.

at her funeral on Monday, September 19, eleven days following the queen's death on September 8. The attended the service at Westminster Abbey wearing a black hat and a black cape, with her hair pulled into a low bun to show off her pearl earrings, which were gifted to her by the queen in 2018 ahead of the pair's first outing together after Meghan Markle married into the royal family. She had previously worn the last week as a sartorial tribute to Queen Elizabeth as well as a symbol of her grief during the mourning process. Kate Middleton and Camilla, Queen consort, also , which have traditionally been associated with mourning since Queen Victoria's reign. The funeral followed a in the UK, during which time the queen's body was flown for Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where she died, to London.

Paying tribute to the Queen, many of the mourners at the funeral of Elizabeth II wore pearls alongside their black ensembles. And Zara Tindall, the Queen's eldest granddaughter, was no exception, opting for a simple pair of drop pearl earrings. The professional equestrian arrived at Westminster Abbey alongside her husband Mike Tindall and her cousins, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie to pay tribute to their beloved Granny.

Mike Myers is "still gutted" over the death of Queen Elizabeth. The 59-year-old Canadian actor had not left home since the British monarch's passing aged 96 on September 8, until Sunday (18. 09.

funeral, an illustrator is honoring her Majesty with an optical illusion. This royal eye exam “toasts” the deceased sovereign’s famous love of corgis by challenging viewers to distinguish the bread from her Highness’ favorite teatime snack.[Warning: Spoilers below.]Specifically, goal of the optical dog-catching adventure — created by Hungarian illusion maven Gergely Dudás, aka the Dudolf — is to spot the three slices of toast camouflaged amongst an army of corgis being walked by the late monarch.Differentiating dinner rolls and roly-poly pets might seem like a walk in the bark.

Queen Elizabeth will be buried with her husband Prince Philip in a private service on Monday (19. 09. 22) evening.

The details for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II have been revealed as the nation prepares for a final farewell.The UK will say goodbye to the monarch, who has reigned for 70 years, on Monday with proceedings to start at 8am as the doors of Westminster Abbey will open. Those attending the event will be representatives from the home nations and heads of state from overseas including American President Joe Biden who has previously confirmed that he will be attending.

, Kate Middleton, staring out from the car—dressed in black, a netted veil framing her bright blue eyes, a demure mask, given it was held at the heights of the pandemic when funeral numbers were limited to 30 mourners—and sheathed in pearls was one of the most famous photographs to be taken at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral in 2021 (discounting that picture of the lonesome Queen at the end of a pew in Windsor Castle).The four strand pearl choker—first lent to Kate for the queen and Prince Philip’s 70th wedding anniversary in 2017—was a nod to her grandmother-in-law, but also Prince Philip and his marriage and service to the queen. Pearls, too, were a significant choice: they are often considered the royal choice for ‘mourning jewelry’—in a tradition that dates back to Queen Victoria’s era.

A low-key royal couple. Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex had a traditional royal wedding in 1999, but the early days of their romance were decidedly less formal.

Following the death of The Queen last week, King Charles has had a lot of changes to deal with as he became the new monarch following his mother’s sad passing. Alongside his grief, the new King, supported by his devoted wife, Camilla, Queen Consort must now navigate his mother’s funeral, his impending coronation and readjust to his life as the head of state, after spending so much of his life waiting to follow in his mother’s formidable footsteps.

King Charles III has used a new signature for the first time after being formally proclaimed as monarch at the Accession Council. During the first part of the meeting, His Majesty's role as King and regal name were confirmed in front of many important attendees, including Queen Consort Camilla and heir to the throne Prince William.

When the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip passed away last April, it was confirmed he would not be buried until the Queen's own death.

Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin has been placed in the ballroom of Balmoral Castle, a place close to her heart where she once danced as a young princess. Draped in the Royal Standard, the coffin will remain in Balmoral for two days so household staff can pay their respects, before the Queen begins her final journey back to London.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Hours after Queen Elizabeth II’s death at the age of 96 was announced on Thursday, Elton John — who enjoyed the closest relationship with the Royal Family of any music artist — paid tribute at his concert in Toronto. “We have the saddest news about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth,” he said. “She was an inspiring person to be around — I’ve been around her and she was fantastic. She led the country though some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine care and warmth. “I’m almost 75 — she’s been with me all my life and I feel very sad that she won’t be with me anymore. But I’m glad she’s at peace, and I’m glad she’s at rest, and she deserves it because she’s worked bloody hard,” he continued as the audience cheered.

Elton John has shared a heartfelt message following the death of Queen Elizabeth II at 96. The iconic singer is honoring the British monarch, showing his appreciation for her and reminiscing about her “inspiring presence.”“Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passion,” Elton wrote.

died at age 96 on Thursday, and the partnership between her and her beloved dogs started long before she met and married Prince Philip or even became queen. And while dogs have been a part of the royal family since at least the days of Queen Victoria, per Vanity Fair, the queen’s bond with corgis was something completely singular. In fact, the royal loved her dogs so much that she created her own hybrid breed with her sister Princess Margaret in the 1970s called the “dorgi” — a cross between a dachshund and a corgi.Her obsession with the cattle-herding dog dates back to 1933 when the then-7-year-old princess specifically requested a Pembroke Welsh corgi after meeting her friend’s pet.It’s not known why exactly the young princess was so drawn to the breed, although royal family insiders have told the press that she enjoyed them because of their energy and spirit.The lively dogs were mainly bred in Wales at the time and were still fairly uncommon in England, but her father, King George VI — who was a dog lover himself — found a breeder for the puppy.The puppy, named Dookie, became a member of the royal family.

Queen Elizabeth's place of death has a storied history. The monarch died on Thursdayat Balmoral Castle, the British royal family's estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.