He is one of the 20th century’s most famous fashion designers who became involved in a fairytale royal wedding through loyal links to a proud patron. Cristobal Balenciaga, who was born on January 21st 1895, created the regal gown worn by Queen Fabiola of the Belgians on the day she said yes to a king and a crown. And the fairytale ending began with her granny.
Balenciaga’s links…
It was created by a very creative prince during a family drama and this tiara has seen plenty of changes thanks to the right royal row surrounding it. Many of the stones that were originally included in it have been changed and yet it remains a sparkling example of beautiful…
It’s one of the oldest churches in Britain the seat of one of England’s most important clerics yet the famous York Minster is a rare venue for royal weddings. Just two major regal marriages have taken place at this ancient church in almost 1,000 years.
The…
This is one royal wedding bouquet you’re not going to miss. When the Princess Royal’s only daughter, Zara, married Mike Tindall in Edinburgh on July 30th 2011, her flowers made a striking impression. For, unusually among royal brides, Zara included a splash of colour among the blooms she carried.
This wasn’t just any old burst of brightness. The bride’s bouquet included thistles, a…
Every ten years in the UK, a census is held. All households in the country are required to fill in a form with details of everyone living in that one unit to give a picture of the population and help plan future services. The information is held securely and can’t be…
Queen Letizia of Spain had to take a seat several times during a traditional royal summer reception.
Letizia joined her husband, King Felipe VI, and her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia, to meet people from across Mallorca invited to the annual celebration held by the royals…
The Princess Royal has presented the first gold medals won by Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Princess Anne had a regal backdrop for the ceremony – it took place at Versailles, the most famous of French royal palaces.
Gold was won in the team eventing and the Princess, a former Olympic equestrian herself, was on hand to present Laura Collett, Tom McEwen and Ros Canter with their…
Team GB’s first gold medal of the Paris Olympics brought a special royal moment with it and it’s been 76 years in the making.
After their win the the team eventing, Laura Collett, Tom McEwen and Ros Canter stood on the podium to hear the national anthem…
One of Europe’s newest royal babies has made their public debut but their proud mum and dad were keeping them well under wraps.
Victoire, the baby girl who joined Luxembourg’s royal family in May, was brought along to the Paris Olympics by her parents as they…
The marriage of Sonja Haraldsen to the future King of Norway, on August 29th 1968, marked a moment of joy in a relationship that had caused huge debate as soon as it was known about. For the bride had no royal blood in a monarchy where princes were expected to wed regally. However, love prevailed and Sonja married the then Crown Prince Harald in front of crowned heads from across Europe. This…
