Denmark

Crown Prince Family of Denmark shares summer photos

Denmark’s Crown Prince Family has shared new images and a video from their summer stay at GrÃ¥sten Palace in the Jutland region in southern Denmark. The photos were taken by Crown Princess Mary and the Royal House and feature the family of four relaxing and horseback riding at the palace. The Instagram post says: “A couple of wonderful memories from the summer in the beautiful…
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The Yorks

Princess Beatrice's wedding gown served as a tribute to The Queen

With the release of the much-anticipated wedding photos from Princess Beatrice and Edo’s Friday wedding, the world finally got a glimpse at the royal wedding gown, and it turns out that it is a sweet tribute to The Queen. Princess Beatrice’s vintage ivory Peau de Soie taffeta dress was created by Norman Hartnell. That name should be familiar to royal fans as he designed The…
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FeaturesSweden

Jewels for July: Sweden’s rubies

Surprisingly, Sweden has few rubies in its very vast arsenal of royal jewels. They have a beautiful ruby tiara that Queen Silvia has stunned in and a diamond and ruby brooch worn by several women in the Royal Family. The King Edward VII Ruby Tiara This tiara arrived in…
Denmark

Crown Prince Couple of Denmark to visit the Netherlands for Danish business promotion

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark are due to travel to the Netherlands in November to lead a sizeable Danish business delegation. This is the first royal trip announced since the COVID outbreak hit Europe earlier this year. Several royal families had to cancel or postpone foreign tours and state visits as a result of the pandemic back in March. The Crown Prince Couple…
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Japan

Empress Masako concludes 2020 silk farming

Empress Masako of Japan has concluded this year’s silk farming. The Empress took part in the tradition for the first time this year – since becoming Empress of Japan last year when her husband, Emperor Naruhito succeeded his father, Akihito, who abdicated in his…
FeaturesHistoryInterests

Lady Jane Grey - The Nine Days Queen

Lady Jane Grey, or Lady Jane Dudley, was proclaimed Queen on this day in 1553. She has been commonly referred to as The Nine Days Queen. She was the great-granddaughter of Henry VII through his daughter Mary, Queen of France. From 10 July to the 19 July, she was the de facto monarch of England and Ireland. It has been reported that she was born in October of 1537. However, more recent research…
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