Today let’s take a look at some of
Denmark’s best diamonds! Ruby Parure Tiara [getty src=”459977319″
width=”396″ height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Now most closely associated with
Crown Princess Mary, the Ruby Parure Tiara has a history that dates
back to Emperor Napoleon. One of his compatriots, Jean Baptiste
Bernadotte, commissioned this…
Last week it was announced that Their
Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of
Cornwall would travel to Greece later this month and attend its
Bicentenary Independence Day celebrations. This will be
Charles’s third visit to a country where his royal…
THE FOOTMAN: Fortune's Good Fortune - The story of the Queen's Mistress of the Robes as she celebrates her 101st birthday
24th February 2021
Less than a handful of people can walk
straight off the street and into The Queen’s private residences
without having to show a Royal Household pass, if you are not
yourself royal, that is! Ladies-in-Waiting to Queen Elizabeth II
are, as one would expect, notable and…
Europe's number eights: all the royals who are eighth in line to the throne
15th February 2021
On 4 June 2021, Lilibet Diana
Mountbatten-Windsor, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
was born in Santa Barbara, California. Their daughter, who will be
known as Lili, is now eighth in line to the British throne. Let’s
look at the other royal families of Europe to see who occupies the
eighth space in line to their respective thrones. Prince Felix of
Denmark [getty…
The royal wedding tiara that's the sparkling star of Luxembourg's dazzling diamonds
14th February 2021
Today, let’s look at some of the best
diamonds in the Luxembourg Grand Ducal Family vaults. Belgian
Scroll Tiara [getty src=”158112176″ width=”483″ height=”594″
tld=”ca”] Presented to Princess…
Royal Wedding Dresses: Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg
14th February 2021
On 14 February 1981, the religious
wedding ceremony for then Henri, the Hereditary Grand Duke of
Luxembourg to Cuban-born María Teresa Mestre y Batista in Notre
Dame Cathedral took place. The pair, who had married in a
civilceremony earlier in the day in the Grand…
With the news earlier this week that
Princess Leonor, the elder daughter of King Felipe and Queen
Letizia, will be attending UWC Atlantic College in Wales starting
from this autumn, we thought this would be the perfect time to look
closer at this unique, community-minded school to find out why it’s
currently so popular with the European royals. Princess Leonor, who
will begin a two-year study…
Many names are considered unlucky by some
and in royal circles, unlucky names are something ruling dynasties
wish to avoid at all costs. From superstitions to strange goings-on
during their reigns, Royal Central is looking at the history behind
such monikers. For such a…
There are many names that are considered
unlucky by some, and in royal circles this is something they wish
to avoid at all costs. From superstitions to strange goings on
during their reigns, Royal Central is taking a look at the history
behind some such monikers, and why it…
40 facts about Princess Margaret on the anniversary of her death
9th February 2021
On February 9, 2002, Princess Margaret,
Countess of Snowdon died at the age of 71 from a stroke. Royal
Central rounds up some of the most interesting facts about The
Queen’s younger sister. She was going to be called Ann Margaret,
but her grandfather, King George V vetoed the name, Ann. In the
end, she was named Margaret Rose.When she was born, her christening
was delayed so she wouldn’t be…
