European Royals

An antique tiara that's become a favourite of queens

Princess Beatrix, the former Queen of the Netherlands, has just celebrated her 87th birthday. In honour of her big day, we are looking at one of her favourite tiaras, the Dutch Antique Pearl Tiara.  The former Dutch queen has worn this stunning statement tiara many times throughout her reign.  The Antique Pearl Tiara was created in the style of a previous tiara, one that belonged to Anna…
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Denmark

The delicate royal tiara with a blend of styles and a very romantic name

It’s a very unusual tiara, blending two different styles, and it has a very romantic name. As the only royal woman to wear it marks her birthday, let’s celebrate with a glimpse at Princess Marie’s dazzling diadem, the ”Nuits Claires”. Since her marriage to Prince Joachim, Princess Marie had often attended formal royal events, which meant wearing tiaras. In 2018, Marie debuted a new…
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Denmark

Queen Mary reigns supreme on her birthday

The Queen of Denmark is celebrating her birthday and there’s a brand new portrait to prove it. Queen Mary celebrates on February 5th and he Danish Royal Family has released a new photo taken at Amalienborg Palace.  The new portrait was taken by Danish photographer…
Denmark

Crown Prince Christian reports for duty at beginning of new royal chapter

The Crown Prince of Denmark has reported for duty at the start of military service. Crown Prince Christian, 19, checked in to Slagelse Barracks where he will spend four months training with the Hussar Guard Regiment. Christian smiled for the photographers waiting for him before presenting his papers. He then disappeared inside the barracks to begin training as a conscript. The heir to…
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European Royals

Surprise royal baby news - and the latest arrival has an historic name

The newest royal on the continent of Europe has made his debut – and he’s been given a name filled with regal history. Belgium’s royals announced the safe arrival of a son for Princess Maria Laura and her husband, William Isvy. The couple have called their little boy Albert – the name of the princess’ grandfather, King Albert II. The name has many royal links. It first came to…
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