British Royals

Is the Order of the Garter about to get a new member?

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7th January 2024
It is the oldest chivalric order in Britain and it could be about to get a brand new member.As her birthday approaches, it has been reported that the Princess of Wales could be appointed to the Order of the Garter. Catherine turns 42 on January 9th 2024 although appointments to the Order are usually, although not always, announced in spring. A notable exception was Queen Camilla whose…
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British Royals

The stunning turquoise tiara that passed from a queen to a duchess

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4th January 2024
While The King has inherited a number of stunning tiaras that he can loan out to the members of his family, the other branches of the British Royal Family have their own jewels. The Duchess of Gloucester has a substantial tiara, the Teck Turquoise Tiara, that she wears periodically for important occasions.The Duke and Duchess of Teck commissioned the original diamond and turquoise floral…
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The unique naming system for Imperial reigns in Japan

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23rd December 2023
The Imperial House of Japan is the oldest current monarchy. The Japanese throne was founded in 660 BCE according to legend. While the Japanese monarchy does function in the same ways as many other monarchies, they use a unique naming system. Emperor Mutsuhito took the throne in 1867 and instituted a new practice for naming eras in 1868. Historically, era names would have been decided by court…
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The special Scandinavian Christmas celebration in memory of a saint

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13th December 2023
The 13th of December is St. Lucia’s Day, traditionally 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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