Charles II, the Merry Monarch, had
several different mistresses. However, one of these mistresses
stands out from the rest for several reasons- Barbara Villiers.
John Evelyn pronounced her the “curse of the nation”, and she would
hold sway over the Restoration court for decades, exerting huge
influence on the king. Barbara Villiers was born in St.
Margaret’s, Westminster on 27 November…
King James II tends to be largely
ignored. Following his brother’s long Restoration reign and removal
during the Glorious Revolution for his Protestant daughter and
son-in-law, his reign can feel like a footnote in a lot of
discussions. And unfortunately, those in his life…
As she turns 71 years old, The Princess
Royal remains one of the busiest royals. In 2020, despite a global
health crisis, the Princes attended 148 official engagements. A
year prior in what one could consider “normal times,” the Princess
carried out 506 official…
Crown Prince Frederik helps with preparation for 2021 Royal Run
13th August 2021
On Thursday, the Danish Royal House
published a picture of Crown Prince Frederik preparing for the
Royal Run on their Instagram account. The Royal Run is an
initiative created by the Crown Prince to encourage people of all
ages to get moving and exercise while also exploring parts of the
country. It stretches for 10 kilometres and in this 2021 edition
will go through Aalborg, Sønderborg…
While some royal christenings appear to
be very formal, others are more relaxed, as in the case of the
Danish, Dutch and Swedish royal families. Of course, we see these
royal children more relaxed in christening settings because the
baptisms are aired live on television…
It is a truth, universally acknowledged,
that I have very, very little in common with royalty. I love
writing about them but the ruling dynasties of the world, past and
present, are a long way removed from my origins in the East End.
However, as the eighth month of the year…
Taking a look at the christenings of Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Madeleine
12th August 2021
With the christening of Prince Julian of
Sweden, on 14 August, we are taking a look back at the christenings
of his father and his aunts. Crown Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice
Désirée, Duchess of Västergötland, was born on 14 July 1977 to King
Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. She was christened on
23 September 1977 in the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace in
Stockholm. Back in…
Royal mistresses were, for centuries, a
fixture in royal courts. Some were loved, others hated and some
became amongst the most important advisers at court. One of the
most influential royal mistresses of all was Madame de Pompadour.
Born in Paris in December 1721 as…
Louise Renée de Penancoët de Kéroualle,
Duchess of Portsmouth was born 5 September 1649 and is the daughter
of Guillaume de Penancoët, Seigneur de Kéroualle and Marie de
Ploeuc de Timeur. Nobles in Brittany, France, the family name is
derived from an heriess whom an…
All big royal events have symbolism
attached to them and when Prince Julian of Sweden is baptised, on
August 13, 2021, at the Royal Chapel at Drottningholm Palace, he
will find himself wrapped in one of his family’s best-known
traditions. The little royal, youngest child of Prince Carl Philip
and Princess Sofia, will be christened wearing the gown that has
been used by Bernadotte babies for over…
