Sweden

The first royal wedding of a new reign that helped make history

It was the first royal wedding of a new reign but one filled with poignancy. Princess Christina, fourth sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf, married in June 1974, just eighteen months after the death of her mother, Princess Sybilla. Her wedding also began a hat trick of regal nuptials in Sweden within the space of a few years. Let’s rewind to June 15th 1974 and the Royal Wedding of Princess Christina…
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The long dead widow used by Richard III to banish the Princes in the Tower

The story of the Princes in the Tower and their uncle, Richard III, continues to fascinate. New research has just been shared, indicating that Richard may have saved the boys he has long been accused of removing to further his own power. Much of his argument for taking the throne from the sons of his older brother, Edward IV, rested on rumours of a romance between two people who were already dead…
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Belgium's Queen Mathilde honours a very English tradition on a sunny day in London

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians made a special nod to the history of her hosts when she attended the Founder’s Day Parade at the Royal Chelsea Hospital in London. The Belgian queen was guest of honour alongside her husband, King Philippe, for the annual event which honours the Royal Chelsea Hospital’s founder, King Charles II. [getty src=”1258533608″ width=”594″ height=”396″…
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A rainbow of royal wedding bouquets

We’re used to seeing royal brides with white flowers. Many a regal wedding has featured a posy of pretty cream flowers, dotted with hints of green and matching the dress to perfection. Bright bouquets are a rarity but they make their mark. As summer gets into full swing and the gardens and fields burst with pretty petals, we take a look at some of the most colourful bridal flowers of queens and…
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