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Reinterpreted through a contemporary lens, \u003ci\u003eDianthus\u003c\/i\u003e honours these historical references while feeling entirely at home in a refined, modern interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this charity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eCatherine chose to support the\u003cstrong\u003e Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e because the cause is deeply personal to her, following the loss of my aunt to the disease. Women’s health, and particularly reproductive health, remains underfunded and underserved, making continued investment in research and awareness more important than ever. 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