The monarchy of the Netherlands has
undergone many changes since its founding in 1815. Like most of
Europe’s monarchies, the Dutch throne has transitioned to a
constitutional monarchy that delegates most of the sovereign’s
executive authority to ministers responsible for carrying out the
tasks of government. King Willem-Alexander is the current King of
the Netherlands and is the country’s…
The Danish Royal Family have refused to
entertain the notion of Camilla being styled as ‘Queen Consort’,
instead referring to Her Majesty as ‘Queen of Great Britain’.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September, official
statements have referred to…
It’s easy to read something into anything
but the choice of dress by the Countess of Wessex for the first
State Banquet of the reign of King Charles III raised an
interesting question. The Countess chose a gown in a shade of deep
green – a hue that we learned…
The Mancini sisters are famous for their
connections to the French court, thanks to the work of their uncle,
Cardinal Jules Mazarin. This is the first post in the series about
the seven Mazarinettes. This post will explore the brief life of
Laura Mancini, Duchess of Mercœur, but first, we must learn how the
women came into the French court. Cardinal Mazarin’s Power Cardinal
Jules…
It was a wedding that made royal history
and brought cheer to a nation still recovering from the Second
World War. When Elizabeth, then heir to the British throne, married
Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, hundreds of thousands turned out to
celebrate with them. Royalty from around…
The ultimate floral symbol of love that starred in Queen Elizabeth II's royal wedding bouquet
20th November 2022
Royal weddings tend to have a lot in
common. They usually take place in huge, historic churches with
brides decked in acres of white fabric and heirloom tiaras and
grooms in military uniform, followed down the aisle by hoardes of
bridesmaids and pageboys. Traditions must be…
It was the beginning of a royal chapter
which would make history time and time again. Seventy five years
ago today, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were married at
Westminster Abbey. It’s the first anniversary of that moment since
both died. On November 20th 1947, the ceremony which joined
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip as wife and husband was
described by one of the clergy…
The simple present Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip gave to their wedding guests
20th November 2022
It’s 75 years since the royal wedding
that built the modern House of Windsor. On November 20th 1947, at
Westminster Abbey, Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip in a
ceremony that would lead to one of the most successful royal unions
in history. And in the run up to…
After the wedding of Princess Elizabeth
and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at 11:30 am in Westminster Abbey
on 20 November 1947, the bridal gifts given to Princess Elizabeth
were exhibited at St James’s Palace, numbering over 2,500. Like the
gifts, Princess Elizabeth’s…
On the morning of Thursday, 20 November
1947, thousands lined the streets of London along the processional
route between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey; crowds
thronged down the Mall, pressing against the Palace gates. Millions
listened to the radio broadcast that was made. Post-war Britain
took an enormous interest in the royal wedding and many thousands
watched the film of the event…
