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Patricia Treble
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"Royal family game theory" and other Crown topics. Write Royalty on Substack.

Also, Canada, weather, and an inordinate fondness of pivot tables.

Signal username: Treble.01
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Oh. My. Heavens.

I’d hoped that Queen Camilla would continue her new tradition of shaking up who wears what when it comes to royal jewellery.

But this.
This.
THIS is beyond my imagination.
The Oriental Circlet.
Oh my.
Kate wearing the Oriental circlet tiara
December 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Queen Camilla wears the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik to the diplomatic reception, held tonight at Windsor Castle. The tiara was last seen when Princess Eugenie wore it at her wedding in 2018.

(tiara id by @courtjeweller.bsky.social)
Queen Camilla wears the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik to the diplomatic reception. The tiara was last seen when Princess Eugenie wore it at her wedding in 2018.
November 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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The King’s uniting presence was profoundly felt during his Speech from the Throne, when he reaffirmed that the “True North is indeed strong and free!” — Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, wishing the King of Canada a happy 77th birthday
Mary Simon’s birthday greetings to King Charles III
November 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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The Girls of Great Britain tiara has been removed from the Edwardians exhibition at the King’s Gallery

There are two tiara events coming up — the diplomatic reception and the state visit of the German president

Maybe we’ll see Queen Camilla wearing it?
Missing Girls of Great Britain tiara!
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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An art gallery of which Princess Eugenie is a director has been accused of breaching sanctions on Russia.

Hauser & Wirth is accused of making available “a luxury good” to a “person connected with Russia” between April and December 2022.

www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family...
Princess Eugenie article screengrab
November 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Andrew’s shocking fall from royal grace is unprecedented. Why King Charles went scorched earth on his brother

My analysis for @thestar.com

www.thestar.com/news/world/r...
Such decisive actions may have started with Andrew, but the fallout could spread well beyond that 65-year-old to other high profile members of the Windsor clan, such as a certain couple living in Montecito, who have spent the past five years generating negative headlines for the royal family.
October 31, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Why the @ttcalerts.bsky.social looks like a dump, part 45743

Workmen casually drilling into expensive terrazzo floors at Castle Frank station rather than spend a few more hours constructing a floating temp wall for an elevator that has been out of service for four-plus months
Drilling into terrazzo floors at Castle Frank station
October 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Andrew’s York title has already been removed from the Roll of the Peerage

www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/images/downl...
Roll of the Peerage
October 31, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Wikipedia has already updated its Andrew page. The title Prince Andrew has been replaced by Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_...
Prince Andrew Wikipedia page
October 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Andrew loses EVERYTHING -- title, styles, home.

He was born Prince Andrew, became the Duke of York, and is now Andrew Mountbatten Windsor
His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence. Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation. These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him. Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.
October 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Dropping leaves in the rain a bit earlier this year
A bright yellow tree in the rain
October 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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A lovely ode to 1993’s Joe Carter World Series-winning home run from the hometown paper @thestar.com

#wantitall
Toronto Star front page
October 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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“The Crown Estate disclosed an unredacted version of the lease to The Times, after demands from MPs and campaigners.”

www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-fam...
while the prince paid £1 million for the lease plus at least £7.5 million for refurbishments completed in 2005, he has paid “one peppercorn (if demanded)” in rent per year, since 2003
October 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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“I’m the Mayor of Toronto!”

Olivia Chow navigates road closures as she takes Bikeshare to the memorial service of former lieutenant governor Hilary Weston
Mayor Chow
October 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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The president of Estonia met with Prince William at Windsor Castle (the Prince had visited NATO troops in the Baltic nation earlier this year)

📷 Andrew Parsons /Kensington Palace
Prince William and the president of Estonia
October 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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World leaders aren’t always heads of state. It’s always been that way.

Why is it so difficult for the @nytimes.com to grasp?

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
NYT mistakenly calls Anthony Albanese a head of state
September 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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In his speech tonight, King Charles III references supporting Ukraine, protecting the environment, and speculation he’d marry Trish Nixon!

Definitely something for everyone
Mr. President, Mrs. Trump, It is with great pleasure that my wife and I welcome you to Windsor Castle, on this, your second State Visit to the United Kingdom. This unique and important occasion reflects the enduring bond between our two great nations. Anchored by the deep friendship between our people, this relationship which, with good reason, we and our predecessors have long called ‘special’, has made us safer and stronger through the generations. Our people have fought and died together for the values we hold dear. We have innovated, traded and created together, fuelling our economies and cultures through myriad forms of exchange. We have celebrated together, mourned together and stood together in the best and worst of times. Mr. President, as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next year, it is remarkable to think just how far we have come. I cannot help but wonder what our forebears from 1776 would make of this friendship today. The rebel commander and pioneering first President, George Washington, famously vowed never to set foot on British soil. And my five times Great Grandfather, King George III, for his part, did not spare his words when he spoke of the revolutionary leaders. Today, however, we celebrate a relationship between our two countries that surely neither Washington nor King George III could possibly have imagined. The ocean may still divide us, but in so many other ways we are now the closest of kin. Mr. President, you have spoken of your pride in your British roots. In fact, not only have you set foot on British soil twice in the last two months alone, but I understand that British soil makes for rather splendid golf courses! For my part, I have always admired the ingenuity of the American people; and the principles of freedom which your great democracy has represented since its 1 inception. Throughout my life, from my very first visit to the United States in 1970 and over twenty visits since that time, I have c… Mr. President, Mrs. Trump, It is with great pleasure that my wife and I welcome you to Windsor Castle, on this, your second State Visit to the United Kingdom. This unique and important occasion reflects the enduring bond between our two great nations. Anchored by the deep friendship between our people, this relationship which, with good reason, we and our predecessors have long called ‘special’, has made us safer and stronger through the generations. Our people have fought and died together for the values we hold dear. We have innovated, traded and created together, fuelling our economies and cultures through myriad forms of exchange. We have celebrated together, mourned together and stood together in the best and worst of times. Mr. President, as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next year, it is remarkable to think just how far we have come. I cannot help but wonder what our forebears from 1776 would make of this friendship today. The rebel commander and pioneering first President, George Washington, famously vowed never to set foot on British soil. And my five times Great Grandfather, King George III, for his part, did not spare his words when he spoke of the revolutionary leaders. Today, however, we celebrate a relationship between our two countries that surely neither Washington nor King George III could possibly have imagined. The ocean may still divide us, but in so many other ways we are now the closest of kin. Mr. President, you have spoken of your pride in your British roots. In fact, not only have you set foot on British soil twice in the last two months alone, but I understand that British soil makes for rather splendid golf courses! For my part, I have always admired the ingenuity of the American people; and the principles of freedom which your great democracy has represented since its 1 inception. Throughout my life, from my very first visit to the United States in 1970 and over twenty visits since that time, I have c… Mr. President, Mrs. Trump, It is with great pleasure that my wife and I welcome you to Windsor Castle, on this, your second State Visit to the United Kingdom. This unique and important occasion reflects the enduring bond between our two great nations. Anchored by the deep friendship between our people, this relationship which, with good reason, we and our predecessors have long called ‘special’, has made us safer and stronger through the generations. Our people have fought and died together for the values we hold dear. We have innovated, traded and created together, fuelling our economies and cultures through myriad forms of exchange. We have celebrated together, mourned together and stood together in the best and worst of times. Mr. President, as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next year, it is remarkable to think just how far we have come. I cannot help but wonder what our forebears from 1776 would make of this friendship today. The rebel commander and pioneering first President, George Washington, famously vowed never to set foot on British soil. And my five times Great Grandfather, King George III, for his part, did not spare his words when he spoke of the revolutionary leaders. Today, however, we celebrate a relationship between our two countries that surely neither Washington nor King George III could possibly have imagined. The ocean may still divide us, but in so many other ways we are now the closest of kin. Mr. President, you have spoken of your pride in your British roots. In fact, not only have you set foot on British soil twice in the last two months alone, but I understand that British soil makes for rather splendid golf courses! For my part, I have always admired the ingenuity of the American people; and the principles of freedom which your great democracy has represented since its 1 inception. Throughout my life, from my very first visit to the United States in 1970 and over twenty visits since that time, I have c…
September 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Donald Trump between the King and Princess of Wales (you can see her tiara behind that huge gilt table decoration)
Melania Trump between the Queen and Princess William (their backs to the camera during the King’s speech)
State banquet
September 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Official images ahead of the state dinner, including this one of Prince William (in his red-tabbed Windsor uniform) and the Princess of Wales in Phillipa Lepley, plus the King, Queen, and Donald and Melania Trump
William and Kate King, Queen, Donald and Melania Trump
September 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Before people ask: yes, women can keep wearing their hats inside. Melania Trump is breaking NO protocol rules.

Donald and Melania Trump and the King and Queen view Royal Collection items at Windsor Castle.
📷Andrew Caballero Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images
President Trump, King Charles, Queen Camilla and Melania Trump viewed items from the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. Photo: Andrew Caballero Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images
September 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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King Charles and Donald Trump in the Irish State Coach and Queen Camilla and Melania Trump in the Scottish State Coach on the grounds of Windsor Castle

(It’s a very short ride because of security through some parts of Windsor Castle that are not normally seen by the public)
King and Trump Queen with Melania
September 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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The Trumps meet the King and Queen after being welcomed a few feet away by the Prince and Princess of Wales

(There’s a wind — Melanie Trump nearly lost her hat)
Royals with Donald and Melanie Trump Trumps greeted by William and Kate
September 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Marine One is running at least 15 minutes behind schedule for the start of the state visit of Donald Trump at Windsor Castle

The King and Queen are waiting.

Big question: Will the rain hold off?
Marine One near Windsor Castle
September 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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“I readily associate myself with all those offering thanksgiving
to Almighty God for The Duchess’s legacy of Christian goodness, seen in her many years of
dedication to official duties, patronage of charities, and devoted care for vulnerable people in
society.” — Pope Leo, about the Duchess of Kent
I readily associate myself with all those offering thanksgiving to Almighty God for The Duchess’s legacy of Christian goodness, seen in her many years of dedication to official duties, patronage of charities, and devoted care for vulnerable people in society.
September 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Unbelievable attention to detail!
Downton Abbey after party Cast of Downton Abbey at the after party
September 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM