Princess Birgitta of Sweden was born on
19 January 1937 as the second child of Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of
Västerbotten and Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Her
elder sister is Princess Margaretha (born 1934), and her younger
siblings are Princess Désirée (born 1938), Princess Christina (born
1943) and King Carl XVI Gustaf (born 1946). Birgitta and her
sisters have no succession…
Will Platinum Jubilee year produce a new generation of Elizabeths?
18th January 2022
It was one of the most used baby names of
the 20th century but fell from favour as a new millennium dawned.
However, interest in the Platinum Jubilee has led to claims that a
whole new generation of Elizabeths are about to make their dedbuts.
New research from a leading…
On January 18th 1919, the ringing of a
telephone in Buckingham Palace signalled a tragedy for the Royal
Family. The call brought news of the death of Prince John, youngest
son of King George V and Queen Mary, who had passed away in his
sleep at the age of 13. John had been…
Artist who created modern image of The Queen to be celebrated in London Exhibition
18th January 2022
Mary Gillick, who modelled The Queen’s
head for coins in 1953, will take centre stage in a unique display
at the British Museum this summer. In-room 3 of the Asahi Shimbun
Displays, the exhibition will feature the life and work of sculptor
Mary Gillick (1881-1965), who enjoyed a burst of fame in her
seventies when she was invited to model The Queen’s head for UK
coinage.
It was a quiet country house, described
by several who knew it as ‘’little’’ and a ‘’pied a terre’, given
as a wedding present to a royal couple who were expected to linger
on the fringes of regal life. Yet on July 2nd 1903, it became the
birthplace of one of…
One of the most interesting – and
controversial – members of the British Royal Family has always been
tied to royalty. We’re taking a look at the early life of Princess
Michael of Kent, an accomplished author, interior designer, mother,
grandmother, and wife to The…
Sometimes we gloss over the men and women
who were in the background, making decisions and participating in
some rather wicked behaviour. The following are just a few who made
the cut of those who behaved poorly in English history. Queen
Isabella of France and Roger Mortimer First in the queue is Queen
Isabella of France and Roger Mortimer. The Queen, often referred to
as the She-Wold of…
Today, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
celebrates 50 years on the Danish throne. Let’s take a look back at
the life of Denmark’s colourful queen. Born Margrethe Alexandrine
Þórhildur Ingrid on 16 April 1940, Margrethe was the first child of
Crown Prince Frederik and…
The Royal Family washes its hands of Prince Andrew saying he is a "private citizen" and can no longer use HRH title
13th January 2022
Buckingham Palace released an
extraordinary statement on Thursday evening in which it completely
washed its hands of the Duke of York, saying he was a “private
citizen.” The 42-word bulletin settled the contentious issue of
Prince Andrew’s status within…
The Queen's decision to strip Andrew of his HRH status is a major move for both Andrew and for the House of Windsor
13th January 2022
He was the first child born to a reigning
Monarch for over a century and yet now, the prince they called
Andrew will no longer be styled HRH in any official capacity. In a
short, swift statement on January 13th 2022, The Queen signalled a
final walk into the royal wilderness for her second son. The Duke
of York has had his military titles and royal patronages removed, a
decision communicated in…
