GreecePrince Philip

"A man of great character:" The former King of Greece releases a statement marking Prince Philip's death

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10th April 2021
The former King of Greece, King Constantine II, has released a statement of condolence. Prince Philip and Constantine were first cousins once removed; both descended from King George I of Greece.  Constantine released the following statement to the Associated Press. “Prince Philip was a remarkable man who dedicated his entire life to duty and service for his country and the…
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Fashion

The Queen's Wardrobe Constants

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5th April 2021
Much like many other areas in her life, the Queen’s wardrobe is quite regimented. We know what to expect from Her Majesty’s fashion. Many royal commentators have speculated on different style “rules” that members of the Royal Family must follow, but none of these…
History

Royal History Mystery: Did Princess Louise have children?

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19th March 2021
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. In opposition to her siblings, her mother wanted her to marry a British suitor rather than a foreign one. Louise married the…
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British RoyalsHistoryHistoryRoyal Weddings

Royal Collection Trust host "Royal Wedding Dresses" talk

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11th February 2021
On 10 February in 1840, Queen Victoria married Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gothe at St James’s Chapel. The Royal Collection Trust (RCT) chose to mark the 181st anniversary of the wedding by looking back at several royal wedding dresses, from Queen Victoria’s dress to Princess Beatrice’s dress.  Throughout the entire talk, one continuous theme was the strong tradition of using…
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European Royals

Royalty and St. Lucia's Day

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13th December 2020
The 13th of December is St. Lucia’s Day and traditionally was celebrated in the holiday season. While it is a less popular holiday in the United Kingdom and North America, it is still widely celebrated in Scandinavia and Northern Italy. Like many other Scandinavian families, the Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian royal families all observe St. Lucia’s Day in December.  St. Lucia’s Day (also…
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