British Royals

The Princess of Wales dons Queen Victoria's tiara at German State Banquet

The Princess of Wales has worn one of Queen Victoria’s beloved tiaras to the German State Banquet, adding some extra sparkle to her stunning blue gown. Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet tiara was designed by Prince Albert in the 1850s, based on Indian jewels that had been presented to his wife during the Great Exhibition. Garrard designed a diamond-and-opal tiara from Prince Albert’s…
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Denmark

As King Frederik and Queen Mary light Advent candle, they shore up their holiday plans

King Frederik and Queen Mary took to social media to celebrate the first Sunday of Advent as the Royal Court released details of how the Danish Royal Family will spend the holidays. King Frederik and Queen Mary were photographed lighting an advent candle on Sunday, with the caption “Glædelig første søndag i advent,” or “Happy first Sunday of Advent.” The royal couple will spend…
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Royal News

Kate's touching tribute to the late Duchess of Kent this Christmas revealed

There’s a touching tribute to the late Duchess of Kent in the news that Catherine’s Together at Christmas carol service will return for a fifth year. As guests arrive at Westminster Abbey, they’ll be treated to the musical stylings of young musicians supported by Future Talent, a charity co-founded by Katharine, Duchess of Kent, after she stepped back from royal duties. Future Talent…
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British Royals

Could Queen Camilla be a Swiftie? The Queen celebrates the Booker Prize finalists with Taylor Swift's latest hit

Queen Camilla the Swiftie? The Queen chose Taylor Swift’s latest hit, ‘The Fate of Ophelia’, to celebrate the Booker Prize winner and finalists on social media following a reception she hosted Tuesday at Clarence House. The song is a twist on the tragic end of Hamlet’s heroine, reimagining Swift as an Ophelia-esque heroine who manages to avoid the same fate. View this post…
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