Pearls are the birthstone of June and for
centuries they have taken a starring role in royal jewels. They now
feature in some of the best known pieces worn by ruling dynasties
across Europe. Among the Danish collection are some truly romantic
and historic pieces. Crown Princess Mary’s Wedding Tiara [getty
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The Most Noble Order of the Garter was
founded in 1348 during the reign of King Edward III. It is the
highest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and membership is
limited to 24 Knights and Ladies Companion. The Sovereign has the
sole discretion to fill memberships to…
Queen Máxima’s life story will soon grace
television screens as filming for a series called Máxima
Zorreguieta: Motherland began last week in New York City. The
series is a co-production between Millstreet Films and Videoland,
and is based on the book Máxima…
The enduring love story of King Harald
and Queen Sonja is the subject of a new Norwegian television
series. Viaplay and Paradox, two Norwegian production companies,
announced the news last week, revealing that the as yet untitled
series will follow their first meetings, the secret nine-year
relationship they were forced to maintain due to Sonja’s commoner
status and the run up to their 1968…
Prince William sends personal thanks to soldiers who carried out Colonel's Review in intense heat
10th June 2023
The Prince of Wales carried out the
Colonel’s Review ahead of next weekend’s Trooping the Colour. The
week before Trooping the Colour is the final rehearsal for that
year’s trooping regiment. This year, the Welsh Guards have the
honour of trooping their colour at…
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary to play leading role in state visit from Norway
9th June 2023
The Danish Royal Court released the
schedule for the upcoming official visit from Norway, and Crown
Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary will play a central role in
the events. King Harald and Queen Sonja will visit Denmark from 15
to 16 June, with engagements in…
The three newest Beefeaters at the Tower
of London will wear the cypher of King Charles III, making them the
first to do so since his reign began in September 2022. Emily
Lewis-Garwood, Garry McCormick, and Wayne Glenn have been appointed
as Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London and will become the first
three to wear the stylised cypher—CRIII under a crown—as the
previous ERII…
The Prince and Princess of Wales step in to help food bank gutted by thieves
8th June 2023
The Prince and Princess of Wales have
offered to restock a Swansea food bank after it was robbed over the
weekend. The St. Thomas Church in Swansea reported over the weekend
that their food bank had been robbed, and all the food had been
stolen, as well as items…
Father figures in the spotlight for the Princess of Wales on latest early years venture
8th June 2023
The Princess of Wales got sporty to talk
about mental health on a visit to the Maidenhead Rugby Club on 7
June. Catherine’s visit coincided with new research from the Royal
Foundation Centre for Early Childhood that revealed that, although
there is an increase in…
The Royal Hashemite Court revealed the
official guest list for Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa’s
wedding on Thursday, and it included royalty from around the world
as well as important Middle Eastern politicians and foreign
officials. The wider Jordanian Royal Family attended, as did
members of Queen Rania’s family, and members of the bride’s Al Saif
family. Royal Hashemite…
