The Queen of Denmark is hosting The King and Queen of Spain for the first official Spanish visit to Denmark in nearly half a century. Queen Letizia turned to some of her mother-in-law’s favourite jewels for the occasion.
Casa de S.M. el Rey
For their arrival, Queen Letizia wore a pair ruby and diamond earrings; these distinctive earrings are shaped like a dove holding a wreath. They are…
The poignant tribute to Queen Elizabeth II from Princess Anne
4th November 2023
The Princess Royal has worn one of her late mother’s favourite cloaks to a London event and it’s become one of this year’s royal style statements.
Princess Anne wore her mother’s Admiral’s Cloak to attend a Choral Evensong at Temple Church, a royal…
What is the Order of the Golden Fleece?
31st October 2023
While the Princess of Asturias may only be 18-years-old, she was admitted to one of the oldest chivalric orders at only ten. She is the newest member of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
The Order of the Golden Fleece was founded in 1430 by the Duke of Burgundy, Philip…
The tiara that began as an anniversary present and became a favourite of a trio of queens
30th October 2023
While Queen Mary was known to be a magpie with a large jewellery collection, her mother-in-law also had a strong collection of her own. And amongst the most famous pieces is the gem now known as Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara.
In 1888, the then Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Lady Salisbury organised a group of 365 peeresses who donated funds to…
What is the curse of King Tut's tomb?
29th October 2023
In the ancient world, many cultures invoked different forms of magic to protect their dead from those still in the physical world.
In ancient Egypt, this included placing a curse on the mummy. One of the most famous instances of this was the curse placed on King…
Did one of Queen Victoria's daughters have a secret child?
23rd October 2023
Princess Louise, the sixth child and fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, holds an interesting spot in history. She supported higher education for women and feminist causes and was closely involved in the arts – not at all common for a Victorian princess.
Queen Camilla's passionate support for little known condition
22nd October 2023
While The Queen holds many patronages that are close to her heart, there is one cause that holds particular significance for her. Queen Camilla has worked with the Royal Osteoporosis Society for nearly three decades.
Osteoporosis is a condition where bone mass and mineral density decreases which can lead to severe pain and a much higher risk of fractures.
The Queen became familiar with…
A set of sapphires with links to a list of queens is the jewel pick of the heir to the Dutch throne
22nd October 2023
Prince Christian of Denmark’s 18th birthday gala was a landmark event for the young Danish royal. Luckily for royal watchers everywhere, many of the guests wore tiaras and jewels. Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands, the Princess of Orange, wore the Dutch Sapphire…
It's Christmas! Royals get festive season started early by announcing tree theme for Windsor Castle
21st October 2023
The Royal Family will be getting into the holiday spirit soon! They will decorate two royal residences this holiday season for visitors to enjoy in England and Scotland.
The Royal Collection Trust has announced the holiday season themes for Windsor Castle in Windsor and…
Why Princess Anne isn't sure a ''slimmed down'' Monarchy is a good idea
20th October 2023
In a rare televised interview, just before the Coronation, The Princess Royal spoke out on the future of the monarchy and raised questions about whether a ”slimmed down” monarchy could work.
Speaking to Adrienne Arsenault, the Chief Correspondent of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Princess Anne was asked a number of difficult questions in the interview which was…