She was the queen who tried to save her
dynasty with nothing more than a bouquet of flowers. Maria Amelia
saw her husband and eldest son mortally wounded at close range in
an assassination that would hasten the demise of their dynasty. She
had done all she could to save the monarchy she married into but it
would all come to nothing as she watched another son lose his
throne just years after the…
The new Queen of Denmark has chosen a
very special image to mark her first birthday since becoming
consort. Queen Mary shared a photo from her private album showing
her with her beloved father, John Donaldson. The image was taken by
her younger son, Prince Vincent, as…
The romantic tiara worn by queens and princesses with an historic link to an empress
4th February 2024
It’s among the most unusual pieces in any
royal collection and, in recent years, it’s acquired a reputation
as the go to tiara for Sweden’s royal brides. The diadem now known
as ‘the Cameo’ has a long and romantic history. And since Queen
Silvia…
Queen Margrethe has won a prestigious
arts award for her work on an acclaimed film. Just weeks after her
abdication, Her Majesty was presented with the Robert Award for
Costume Designer of the Year for ‘Ehrengard – The Art of
Seduction’. The trophy and certificate were given to Queen
Margrethe at her home at Amalienborg in Copenhagen. Her Majesty
said ”I am deeply…
King Charles has attended church at
Sandringham, a week after leaving hospital. His Majesty was at
morning service at St. Mary Magdalene, accompanied by Queen
Camilla. The King and Queen waved to wellwishers as they made the
short walk from Sandringham House to the…
She was the beautiful princess who had
been the subject of endless royal wedding speculation, he was the
handsome prince with a crown waiting in his future. When Marie-Jose
of Belgium married Umberto, heir to the throne of Italy, in January
1930 their marriage had all the…
She was the ‘May Queen’ whose reign
lasted little more than a month but left its mark in royal history.
Marie-Jose was always a bit of a maverick who had her own views and
no fear of sharing them. Those opinions would become a saving grace
for the dynasty she married into when she became its one public
dissenting voice against the fascism taking over their country.
But…
King Harald of Norway on sick leave as Crown Prince Haakon steps in
1st February 2024
King Harald of Norway is taking several
days off after contracting a respiratory infection. His heir, Crown
Prince Haakon, will act as regent until February 6th 2024 after the
King’s sick leave was extended as he continued to recover. King
Harald, who celebrates…
Queen Letizia wears long hidden jewellery with a romantic history
31st January 2024
Queen Letizia has worn a very special but
rarely seen set of jewellery for an important royal event. The
diamond and sapphire necklace was a wedding gift from her parents
in law, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, but it hasn’t been worn
publicly for almost twenty…
King Charles shows support for return of special event first held to mark his Coronation
31st January 2024
The King has expressed his delight at the
return of a special scheme that started to mark his Coronation. The
Big Help Out was part of the weekend of celebrations for the
crowning of King Charles and Queen Camilla in 2023. It saw hundreds
of thousands of people across the UK volunteer their time to help
others. It’s just been announced that 2024 will see another Big
Help Out. This…
