The Prince and Princess of Wales are
looking to add a Chief Executive Officer for their household, and
the job could be yours if you have a “low ego” and are progressive
and innovative in your work. The job posting on the Odgers
Berndston recruiting website quickly went viral on the internet,
thanks in part to the choice to call the position the CEO rather
than a Master of the Household, as…
A stunning gala dinner to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of King Carl XVI Gustaf
15th September 2023
With his family, the royal families of
Denmark and Sweden, and gathered dignitaries surrounding him as the
sun set on his Golden Jubilee, King Carl XVI Gustaf told guests,
“No monarch in Sweden has had the privilege of serving as long as I
have.” It was a touching…
The Swedish Royal Family attends Te Deum for King Carl XVI Gustaf's Golden Jubilee
15th September 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf has begun
celebrations for his 50 years on the throne with a Te Deum at the
Royal Chapel at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. Joined by his
immediate family, the royal families of Norway and Denmark, and
members of Nordic governments, religious…
The links between Empress Josephine and two modern symbols of Swedish royalty
14th September 2023
The Swedish Royal Family has a knack for
jewellery, and that’s especially true of their steel tiaras. There
are two steel cut tiaras in their vault: the Steel Cut Tiara and
the Steel Cut Bandeau. The Cut Steel Tiara dates back to Queen
Hortense of Holland’s time—she was the granddaughter of Empress
Joséphine—and lived as queen consort between 1806 and 1810. The
steel tiara is…
The Prince of Wales puts spotlight on overlooked mental health issue
14th September 2023
The Prince of Wales has donned a hard hat
and joined the crew of a construction site in west London to
discuss mental health in their field. William’s visit was to mark
World Suicide Prevention Day, and he spoke with those working in
construction to discuss the high…
Of all the things King Charles could have
expected to hear yelled at him, “What do you think of my nails?”
likely wasn’t anywhere near the top of the list. Nevertheless, the
King gamely stepped up to the barrier and inspected the manicure of
a woman in the crowd…
Sweden's king makes history as his reign reaches a half century - how do Europe's other monarchs measure up?
14th September 2023
The King of Sweden is about to mark his
Golden Jubilee, the first monarch in his country’s history to
celebrate fifty years on the throne. He is also the longest
reigning king on the continent of Europe. Here’s how his long reign
fits into the current pattern of royal rule in Europe. Queen
Margrethe II of Denmark – 14 January 1972 – present Queen Margrethe
is Europe’s…
As Sweden's royals get ready to sparkle again, here are Crown Princess Victoria's best tiara moments
13th September 2023
The Royal Family of Sweden will be decked
in diamonds for a gala dinner marking the Golden Jubilee of King
Carl XVI Gustaf. And they’ve quite the jewellery collection to
choose from. As we prepare for another sparkling evening, we look
back at some of Crown Princess…
Earlier this year, we were treated to an
ancient coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey when King Charles
III was crowned, but what did King Carl XVI Gustaf’s crowing look
like? In comparison, Carl XVI Gustaf was crowned King in a much
more subdued atmosphere. Modern…
The anniversary gift of emeralds that became part of Denmark's most important royal jewels
11th September 2023
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. Let’s take a look at
the Danish Emerald Parure Tiara. King Christian VIII commissioned
an emerald parure for his wife, Queen Caroline Amelie, on their
anniversary. The 67 emeralds featured in the tiara date back to the
1700s; some come from…
