Norway

The favourite relation who inspired the name chosen by a future queen for her heir

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25th November 2023
Much is known about the life of the new King Charles III, but few know the story behind why he received his first name. The answer is that His Majesty is named after Queen Elizabeth’s favourite uncle, a Norwegian king. The Norwegian and British royal families have very close ties. In 1896, Princess Maud of Wales married Prince Carl of Denmark. In 1905, this couple became King and Queen of…
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Norway

Norwegian Royal Court announces plans for Prince Sverre Magnus's 18th birthday

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23rd November 2023
The Norwegian Royal Court has announced plans for Prince Sverre Magnus’s 18th birthday. The Prince, third in line to the Norwegian throne, will turn 18 on 3 December. As he is not the direct heir, celebrations for him will be subdued in comparison to that of his older sister, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who will one day be Queen of Norway. Sverre Magnus’s grandparents, King…
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Denmark

The prince who proposed to a future queen with a jewel inspired by an empress

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21st November 2023
While royal engagement rings are typically impressive based on their size, value, and history, there are some that are more unique than others. Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s engagement ring is particularly special among her peers. The then-Princess Margrethe of Denmark met Henri de Laborde de Monpezat, a French diplomat, in the early 1960s while she was studying at the London School of…
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Spain

The fascinating tale of one of the most unusual royal tiaras of all

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20th November 2023
While the Spanish Royal Family has many impressive tiaras held in their family, the Mellerio Shell Tiara certainly has to be the most interesting. Queen Isabella II of Spain purchased this tiara from the French jeweller Mellerio dits Meller in 1868 to give to her daughter, Infanta Isabella, as a wedding gift. This unique tiara was designed by the Belgian-born, French designer…
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