
Several more members of the British royal family joined in the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day last week, including the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, who focused their attention on prisoners of war during the conflict.
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Several more members of the British royal family joined in the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day last week, including the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, who focused their attention on prisoners of war during the conflict.

On Friday, the British royal family participated in events to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, the end of World War II. For a service of remembrance in Staffordshire, Queen Camilla wore classic pearls and a diamond-set military badge from one of her regiments.

Today at Hidden Gems, I’m bringing you the second installment of my series on the wedding of Queen Victoria’s granddaughter, Princess Marie Louise, who lived through a remarkable six reigns. As a bonus today, I’m highlighting the four coronations that Marie Louise attended: those of King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II.