Greece

Princess Theodora's classic wedding dress

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29th September 2024
Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark was finally able to marry her partner, Matthew Kumar, and she turned to a local designer for the dress of her dreams. Greek designer Celia Kritharioti designed two white gowns for Princess Theodora: one for her pre-wedding…
King Charles III

King Charles pays tribute to Dame Maggie Smith

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28th September 2024
It was announced on Friday, 27 September that actor Dame Maggie Smith passed away at the age of 89. The King has shared a message celebrating her life and career. Soon after Dame Maggie’s two sons shared the news of her death, King Charles issued a statement saying ”My wife and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dame Maggie Smith. As the curtain comes down on a…
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Features

The fabulous royal jewellery set missing a tiara

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28th September 2024
The Royal Family has an incredible amethyst demi-parure in their collection that is rarely seen but still impressive. A demi-parure is a coordinating set of jewellery that does not have a tiara. The Kent Amethyst Demi-Parure is the oldest set in the Windsor family vaults. The set has a necklace, a pair of earrings, three broaches, and a pair of hair combs. The necklace is…
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Luxembourg

A debut for one of Europe's newest princes

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27th September 2024
Although he is not even two years old, Prince François of Luxembourg stole the limelight from one of the world’s best known figures, Pope Francis. Prince François accompanied his parents, Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie, and his brother, Prince Charles, when…
Denmark

The history of dogs gets royal recognition

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27th September 2024
Queen Mary has given the royal seal of approval to the favourite royal pet everywhere: dogs!  In her role as Royal Patron of Denmark’s Frie Forskningsfond, Queen Mary presented Christy Anna Hipsley with the award for “Original Idea of the Year”. Hipsley, from the…
Belgium

Pope Francis arrives in Belgium for three day visit

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27th September 2024
Pope Francis has had a busy day with a visit to Luxembourg before arriving in Belgium on Thursday. The Pope arrived in Brussels on a flight from Luxembourg and was welcomed by the guard of honour, as well as a military band and children’s choir performing. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium were also on hand at Melsbroek military airport to greet Pope Francis at the…
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