Belgium

The discreet royal who is the 2024 style icon you haven't heard about

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18th December 2024
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has quietly established herself amongst her peers. While she does not get as much press as other royals, she is dedicated to her role. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have attended and hosted numerous diplomatic events and engagements this year, and Mathilde has shown that she can hold her own when it comes to fashion.Armani Privé Gown, Brussels (April…
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The amazing royal trinkets snapped up for big money at auction

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18th December 2024
The past twelve months has been an incredible year for royal auctions, with countless historic items up for sale across numerous houses. From pieces worn to the future Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding to a tragic queen’s brooch, there were many items to choose from. Princess Margaret’s Sapphire and Emerald RingFellows Auctions included one of Princess Margaret’s unique pieces of…
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A Millennium Christmas address for the faithful

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17th December 2024
While the sovereign’s Christmas address often touches on personal topics, such as the birth of a new family member, weddings, tours, or Jubilees, they often also discuss worldwide events that affect everyone. In 2000, Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Christmas Broadcast opened with a nod to the Millennium. Queen Elizabeth II said ”By any measure this Millennium year has been an…
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A joyful Jubilee Christmas broadcast

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15th December 2024
For only the second time in history, a jubilee became the main focus of a Christmas speech. In 1977, Queen Elizabeth II’s 1977 royal Christmas broadcast was one of celebration and hope. In 1977, Queen Elizabeth celebrated her Silver Jubilee marking twenty five years…
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The Christmas broadcast made by Queen Elizabeth II in one of her most difficult years

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14th December 2024
Each year, the sovereign addresses the nation on Christmas day and touches upon different events and themes. In 1997, Queen Elizabeth II made one of her most difficult Christmas speeches after one of her most difficult years.In August 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales tragically lost her life in a car accident in Paris. Millions around the planet expressed their shock and grief following her…
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