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Perhaps the most controversial royal couple in living history, King Edward VIII and his wife Wallis Simpson were no strangers to the finer things in life.Their draw to glamour was reflected in Ms Simpson’s extensive jewellery collection - complete with rubies, diamonds and a huge emerald engagement ring given to her by Edward as he abdicated the throne to marry her.So, one can only imagine the upset caused to the couple when just ten years later, so many of their precious jewels were ripped from them by thieves.The heist occurred while the pair on a trip to Britain in 1946,...

Was Wallis Simpson’s £17m jewellery robbery an inside job?

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King Charles looks so much like this surprising royal relative. Find out who.

King Charles looks identical to surprising royal relative

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Balmoral Castle, nestled in the Scottish Highlands, is one of the British royal family’s most beloved retreats.Since the time of Queen Victoria, who lived there for the final decades of her life while she grieved her beloved Albert, it has echoed—during summer at least—to the sound of the extended royal family gathering for their vacay.This summer, however, a very different noise will emanate from its hallowed halls: the oohs and aahs of the—shudder!—common man as, for the first time ever, guided tours for the great unwashed are taking place.The tours began this week and will continue through Aug. 4—and it...

Who’s on King Charles’ Balmoral Guest List This Summer—and Who Isn’t

To travel from the center of Paris to Asnières-sur-Seine, about six miles northwest, is to witness a cross section of the city's evolution: Neoclassical monuments give way to the industrial suburb of Clichy, where corporate giants are headquartered and sustainable urbanism is taking hold. From there the Seine cuts through the city sprawl as it snakes its way north, and several traffic-strewn bridges take you over the Left Bank to reach the small commune, a hub of creation that has hummed away just outside the city's periphery for the past 150 years.

A Look Inside Louis Vuitton's Family Home and Atelier, Just Outside Paris

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“This is the beginning of a next chapter for our monarchy.”

Another European Monarch Will Abdicate the Throne This Year, As Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg Will Pass the Baton to His Heir Prince Guillaume in October

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

The swoon-worthy summer refuge in the South of France where famed cosmetics mogul Estée Lauder dreamed up fragrances is now available for purchase. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in an affluent residential area of Cannes dubbed La Californie, the revamped 1920s villa is listed with Hamptons International for around $8.7 million.

Estée Lauder’s Villa in France Lists for $8.7 Million

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

 The new director of the British Museum has suggested the institution could pursue a “lending library” approach under his tenure – potentially paving the way for a return of the Parthenon marbles, formerly known as the Elgin marbles.Nicholas Cullinan OBE, former head of the National Portrait Gallery, declared his ambition to “do something positive” with the museum’s legacy as the debate continues over the return of historically significant colonial artefacts to their countries of origin.When questioned about returning such items on a temporary basis, including the marbles and the Benin bronzes, Mr Cullinan opened the door to such an...

New British Museum boss opens door to Parthenon marbles return with ‘lending library’ model

A motorist ploughed a car into a cafe terrace in Olympic host city Paris on Wednesday evening, killing one person and seriously injuring several others in a suspected accident, officials told AFP.
The incident struck less than 10 days before the opening of the Olympic Games in the French capital on July 26. From 5:00 am on Thursday until the opening ceremony on July 26, a special anti-terrorism security perimeter will be activated around the river Seine in Paris.

Car hits Paris cafe terrace, one dead, several seriously hurt

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo made good on her promise to swim in the Seine to show it is ready for the Olympics — now just nine days away! The river will play a key role in the Games, including for a boat parade during the opening ceremony and serving as a venue for athletes. NBC’s Meagan Fitzgerald reports for TODAY.

Mayor of Paris follows through on promise to swim in Seine

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Are you dreaming of owning a nice little villa in Italy? Look no further than these incredible Italian towns where you can splurge on a large home of at least 2,000-sqft for just $250,000, and at the same time enjoy the quality of life you deserve. From the sun-kissed hills...

Where to Buy a Big House in Italy for Less Than $250,000

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I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

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Portuguese soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo is constructing a mansion near Lisbon that might soon steal the crown for Portugal’s most expensive residence.

New details have emerged regarding the sprawling spread that Ronaldo — who rakes in $216 million annually with the Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr — has commissioned to be built in the popular beach town of Cascais. 

The property, which is set to be located in the oceanside Quinta da Marinha area, will span nearly 10,000 square feet along the Atlantic coastline and be bursting with opulent amenities. So many that may make it, once completed, potentially the nation’s priciest pad,...

Cristiano Ronaldo’s in-the-works mansion may become the priciest in Portugal

George and Amal Clooney live in quiet life in a sleepy town in Provence – the couple are said to have been heckled by some excitable fans which has made them reclusive…

George and Amal Clooney 'rarely leave home' after fan hysteria in Provence - report

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A lip-reading expert is lifting the lid on what Queen Elizabeth II said she told Camilla not to do on her wedding day.

Lip Reader Reveals What Queen Elizabeth Warned Camilla About the Day She Married Charles

Almost 2,000 years ago, Pliny the Younger wrote letters describing the shaking ground as Vesuvius erupted. Now, a collaborative study led by researchers from the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) and Pompeii Archaeological Park has shed light on the effects of seismicity associated with the 79 CE eruption.

Pompeii skeleton discovery shows another natural disaster may have made Vesuvius eruption even more deadly

After spending seven days in Puglia, one day in Matera, and one day in Maratea, we headed to Sicily for three days. Sicily deserves more than three days, especially for us since it is where our family is originally from, but we came to Italy on this trip principally to introduce ourselves to Puglia.

Our 3-Day Sicily Itinerary

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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Edward VIII’s Parisian Estate, Villa Windsor, Will Open to the Public for the First Time Ever

Did you know that a former British king was hidden away at the edge of the Bois de Boulogne in western Paris? The French villa where...

Edward VIII’s Parisian Estate, Villa Windsor, Will Open to the Public for the First Time Ever

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