Queen Mary chose to honour the shared history between the Swedish and Danish Royal Families at last night’s glittering state dinner in Stockholm, wearing her Danish Ruby Parure for her first official visit as Queen.
The Danish Ruby Parure has been Queen Mary’s go-to tiara and jewellery suite since her 2004 wedding, but its history dates back to a line of Swedish queens and princesses.
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The history of the Imperial State Crown, the glittering symbol of Monarchy worn by King Charles at the Coronation
6th May 2024
It was the second crown that King Charles wore on the day of his Coronation but the one that will be seen in history books for centuries to come. As he left Westminster Abbey on May 6th 2023 after the Coronation, The King wore the Imperial State Crown. It was also used for…
King Frederik recalls "overwhelming and moving" accession day in new interview
4th May 2024
King Frederik and Queen Mary have sat down for their first official interview since their accession earlier this year, recalling that momentous day and their personal highlights.
The royal couple sat down with Danish broadcaster TV2 earlier this week as they launched the…
King Charles and Queen Camilla officially take on Queen Elizabeth II patronages
4th May 2024
Nearly a year on from their coronation, Buckingham Palace has announced that a review of the patronages held by the late Queen Elizabeth II has been carried out and divvied up between King Charles, Queen Camilla, and other members of the British Royal Family.
According to the Palace, over 1,000 organisations and charities were reviewed—those with ties to Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles and…
The Danish Royal Family counts just one emerald tiara in their collection, but it’s a stunning piece that features 67 emeralds and over 2,600 diamonds. And now it has another special chapter in its history as Queen Mary wore it for her first official gala portrait since…
Princess Margaret Rose was born on 21 August 1930, the younger daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York. She was born at Glamis Castle in Scotland and was the first major royal to be born in Scotland since Charles I over 300 years earlier.
At the time of her birth, she…
In a poignant return to public engagements following an extended period away receiving cancer treatment, King Charles paid a visit on Tuesday to the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre.
Accompanied by Queen Camilla, the King toured the facilities and learned how technicians are working to detect cancer earlier. The royal couple also met with a group of cancer patients undergoing…
All the details for King Frederik and Queen Mary's state visit to Sweden
30th April 2024
The Danish Royal Court has shared the schedule for King Frederik and Queen Mary’s upcoming state visit to Sweden—their first since the throne shift earlier this year.
King Frederik and Queen Mary are due to visit Sweden between 6-7 May. A longstanding tradition…
The Duchess of Edinburgh became the first member of the British Royal Family to visit Ukraine since the Russian invasion in 2022, traveling to the country on Monday for a day of engagements.
Sophie met with embattled President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena…
The Duchess of Gloucester: the discreet royal whose long service has been recognised with a special honour by King Charles
23rd April 2024
The Duchess of Gloucester has been named as a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by King Charles III.
It is a reflection of the ongoing senior role within the Royal Family that the Duchess has. In the announcement, Buckingham Palace noted that Her Royal Highness has links with over dozens of organisations covering a wide range of areas including sport, the arts and health and…
