Features

Honi soit qui mal y pense: the story of the Order of the Garter

The Order of the Garter is the oldest chivalric order in Great Britain.King Edward III founded the Most Noble Order of the Garter. It was officially founded in 1348 but may date back to 1344. Reportedly he was inspired by King Arthur and his Round Table of Knights, but he also may have taken some ideas from other European orders created at roughly the same time.Edward and 25 Founder…
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The Netherlands

Princess Amalia steals the spotlight as Dutch royals reveal why they didn't go to the funeral of Pope Francis

The Dutch royals enjoyed a day out in the sunshine for a national celebration despite questions about why no one from their family had attended the funeral of Pope Francis which was taking part in Rome at the same time.The Dutch Royal Family sent no representative to the funeral which was attended by world leaders. Instead. they spent the day in Doetinchem meeting locals, community groups, and…
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Denmark

Greenland back on the political map as King Frederik makes big gesture to the country Donald Trump wants

King Frederik is making an unexpected visit to Greenland as the very public overtures towards it from the US President, Donald Trump, continue.Almost as soon as he started another high profile visit to Japan, Denmark’s king announced that he’ll be heading to Greenland imminently with some big meetings on the agenda.Greenland is part of the Danish realm and King Frederik gave…
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Features

The style legacy of the designer who played a pivotal role in the journey of Diana, Princess of Wales as a royal fashion icon

British designer David Sassoon ,who died at the age of 92 in London this month, worked with several members of the Royal Family, including the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Sassoon was behind several of Diana’s most iconic looks and played a pivotal role in her journey as a fashion legend. Sassoon was born in October 1932 to Gourgi and Victoria Sassoon. His Iraqi Jewish parents were not in…
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