The Second World War was the major
defining event of King George VI’s reign and as such, several of
his Royal Christmas Broadcasts dealt with the war. In 1943, he once
again focused on the dedication, faith, and resiliency of both
service members and civilians across the Commonwealth. While
there was a long way to go, the Allied Forces saw several shifts in
1943 with key victories. However…
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the
Netherlands has had a busy year as she balances attending royal
engagements with studying for her Bachelor of Science in Politics,
Psychology, Law and Economics at the University of Amsterdam. While
Princess Amalia is one of the more reserved…
King George VI never sought the throne
but was called upon to reign at a time of huge political turmoil
that would result in war. His conduct in that difficult time earned
him widespread respect. By the time he spoke on Christmas Day 1951,
he was a hugely popular monarch.
The discreet royal who is the 2024 style icon you haven't heard about
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…
The future queen using style to showcase her role as heir to the throne
18th December 2024
Princess Leonor of Spain has grown into
her role as heir to throne at a fairly young age, regularly
carrying out engagements and continuing with her military training
at only 19. As the future Queen of Spain, she has highlighted the
different facets of her role with several…
The king who spoke from the 15th century in 2024 and other amazing royal discoveries
18th December 2024
The year 2024 has seen many royal history
discoveries. From lost portraits to a controversial monarch’s
voice, experts have continued to uncover the past lives of
royals. Mayan royal jade mask found In January 2024, a team
of archaeologists led by Francisco…
The amazing royal trinkets snapped up for big money at auction
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 Ring Fellows Auctions included one of Princess Margaret’s
unique pieces of…
The Royal Christmas Broadcast is a moment
of reflection and the message sent is heard by millions. In 1960,
Queen Elizabeth II balanced an increasingly uncertain future across
the globe with a year that had brought her great personal joy. In
1960, there was significant…
A stunning tiara covered in rare stones that outlasted a doomed dynasty
17th December 2024
Although the House of Savoy is still in
exile after the Italian monarchy was abolished, they have kept many
of their stunning jewels. And that includes the Savoy Tourmaline
Tiara. This tiara is often referred to as a pink topaz tiara,
but actually features tourmalines.
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 unforgettable…
