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. [getty src=”2174240013″ width=”594″
height=”371″ tld=”com”] King Charles was in Edinburgh on Saturday
to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament which
was officially opened on 1…
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…
The story of the stunning lace veil worn by Princess Theodora
29th September 2024
In addition to wearing the Khedive of
Egypt Tiara for her wedding in Athens on Saturday, Princess
Theodora of Greece and Denmark borrowed another historic family
heirloom for the ceremony. Princess Theodora wore a lace veil that
has been in the family for over a…
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…
