King Harald of Norway met up with an old
friend as he hosted the former President of the United States,
Barack Obama, at his summer home. The King of Norway was joined by
his daughter-in-law, Crown Princess Mette Marit, for the meeting.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was also there. The
Norwegian king welcomed President Obama to his official summer
home, Bygdø Kongsgård. The…
The Princess of Wales has presented
designer Patrick McDowell with the Queen Elizabeth II Award for
British Design. It’s a prestigious award and one that the Royal
Family has given strong backing to throughout the past decade. The
Queen Elizabeth II Award for…
Every royal bride needs a tiara and some
take the diadem game to another level with their picks. Princess
Eugenie is one of them as her tiara choice wasn’t just unusual, it
involved a gem that no one had seen in public for decades. Dame
Margaret Greville was one of…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of
the Netherlands have hosted a Gala Dinner for the Diplomatic Corps
with powerful words on the importance of peace. The Dutch Royal
Family hosts an annual dinner for the hundred plus diplomats who
are stationed in the country. However, this year there was an added
focus with the royals saying “In a turbulent world with increasing
tensions, the…
Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of
Monaco have reached a major milestone this week as they made their
First Communion. The prince and princess, who are ten, made
their communion at Monaco Cathedral with their parents, Prince
Albert and Princess Charlene…
The royal that Jane Austen is most often
connected with is the Prince Regent, or the future King George IV,
as he requested a copy of her novel for his library. However, there
is a different royal from history that Austen much preferred to
“Prinny”. A…
Prince Daniel and Princess Estelle got in
the sporting spirit when they visited the World Ice Hockey
Championship to cheer on Team Sweden as they faced Slovakia.
Prince Daniel and his daughter were able to visit Team Sweden in
the locker room before the game against Slovakia to chat with the
players. Prince Daniel is the Patron of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey
World Championship, but…
The Duke of Edinburgh will represent King
Charles at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass The celebration takes
place in Rome on Sunday, 18 May 2025. Prince Edward will take part
in the service on behalf of The King who has already sent a private
message to Leo XIV…
Queen Mary acquired many of the famous
jewels that form the collection of the Royal Family. One of her
choker-style emerald and diamond necklaces has become one of the
most iconic pieces in the jewellery box and it was brought right
into the 21st century by the Princess of…
The Royal Family has a spectacular
jewellery collection that brings together many strands of history.
One of the most familiar sets also has one of the most interesting
stories and it goes back centuries. The Kent Amethyst Demi-Parure
is an amethyst and diamond set that includes a necklace, a pair of
earrings, a pair of hair combs, and three brooches. The necklace is
a stand-out…
