October has two birthstones, pink tourmaline and opal. Although neither are common stones in royal jewellery vaults, Queen Elizabeth II received a stunning pink tourmaline brooch with a strong Canadian collection.
In 2013, the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Vaughn Solomon Schofield, presented Queen Elizabeth with a pink tourmaline brooch when she was at Buckingham Palace in…
Queen Maxima spent the day with young dancers at the National Ballet Academy to celebrate a new chapter in their history.
The Dutch Queen was at the NBA’s new building in Amsterdam, the Nicolaas Tetterodestraat. The pre-professional school has been looking for a…
King Charles speaks of one of Queen Elizabeth II's last wishes
30th September 2024
King Charles has shared one of his mother’s poignant last wishes before her passing in September 2022.
This weekend, The King and Queen were in Edinburgh to attend events to mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Scottish parliament. While in parliament, The…
Pope Francis announces plans to beatify one Belgian king just days after facing questions from another
30th September 2024
The Belgian Royal Family attended Pope Francis’ Mass at King Baudouin Stadium on Sunday at the end of a challenging Papal trip. And as the service came to an end, the Pope announced he would begin the process of beatification for King Baudouin, the hugely popular monarch who reigned for over 40 years until his death in 1993.
King Baudouin’s nephew, King Philippe, was present to hear…
A tiara from another age stars in a 21st century royal wedding
29th September 2024
Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark married Matthew Kumar on 28 September in Athens. And a big part of the bride’s outfit was a tiara filled with family history and one that’s been used by a very exclusive club of princesses.
This royal wedding has been…
King Charles hails special place of Scotland in speech as he marks major milestone
29th September 2024
The King has celebrated a major milestone in Scottish history and has shared what the “special” nation means to him and the Royal Family.
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King Charles was in Edinburgh on Saturday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Scottish…
Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark was finally able to marry her partner, Matthew Kumar, and she turned to a local designer for the dress of her dreams.
Greek designer Celia Kritharioti designed two white gowns for Princess Theodora: one for her pre-wedding dinner on Friday and her wedding gown for Saturday.
Her pre-wedding dress was a white tea-length dress with a square…
The story of the stunning lace veil worn by Princess Theodora
29th September 2024
In addition to wearing the Khedive of Egypt Tiara for her wedding in Athens on Saturday, Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark borrowed another historic family heirloom for the ceremony.
Princess Theodora wore a lace veil that has been in the family for over a…
It was announced on Friday, 27 September that actor Dame Maggie Smith passed away at the age of 89. The King has shared a message celebrating her life and career.
Soon after Dame Maggie’s two sons shared the news of her death, King Charles issued a statement…
Warm welcome from King Philippe and Queen Mathilde for Pope Francis as papal visit starts in Belgium
28th September 2024
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium formally received Pope Francis at the Palace of Laeken on Friday to begin his three day trip to Belgium.
The Belgian King and Queen met His Holiness when the Papal Plane landed on Thursday evening but they formally welcomed him on Friday. They met with him before they moved to the Great Gallery where King Philippe, Pope Francis and Belgian Prime…
