King Philippe of Belgium’s was out of this world as he carried out a daring engagement.
On Wednesday, King Philippe was in Cologne to visit the European Astronaut Training Centre.
The Belgian king spent some time exploring what a space visit would be like, first by using virtual goggles to understand what he would see in space and then understanding the environment by exploring…
Queen Mary of Denmark has arrived in Brazil to begin a busy solo visit.
The trip began with a dramatic boat trip down the Amazon River and a visit to a nature reserve in the Rainforest. She was able to explore some of the Duke Adolpho Forest Reserve and see “the…
A diamond tiara passed from queen to queen as a personal gift - but who owns it now?
3rd October 2024
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…
The royal jewel with an ''unlucky'' stone that one queen rarely wore
3rd October 2024
The Dutch Royal Family has one of the most impressive jewellery collections in Europe with Queen Maxima wearing historic pieces for almost every engagement she does. In 2023, she first wore a beautiful opal brooch that has been in the family for well over a century. However, it features opals which are said to be unlucky for anyone who doesn’t have them as a birth stone. And one Dutch queen…
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…
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 King gave a speech where he shared his own love of Scotland and also that of his late mother.
Queen Elizabeth II’s…
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…
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 Parliament which was officially opened on 1 July 1999. At a ceremony in Parliament, he shared just how important Scotland is to…
