Tsar Nicholas II, one of the most disastrous rulers in modern history, ascended the throne on 1 November 1894.
Grand Duke Nicholas was born in May 1868 to the Tsarevitch, Alexander Alexandrovitch, and the Tsesarevna, Maria Feodorovna. During his childhood, he would develop a lifelong friendship with his cousin, the future King George V of the United Kingdom.
Nicholas was not…
Queens and witchcraft aren’t words that go together. In books and in films, witches are the wicked women who stand in the way of pretty princesses as they search for a happy ending. In the history of royalty, witchcraft was a tool to use against women who might…
Marie Antoinette is without a doubt one of the most tragic figures in royal history. And part of her downfall was due to a diamond necklace that she never owned.
King Louis XV commissioned a diamond necklace for his beloved mistress, Madame du Barry. He chose two…
Princesses on parade: why future queens of Europe on military training has become big news
30th October 2024
Europe’s future queens are taking a different path to their thrones in the twenty first century with more and more female heirs carrying out the military training that was historically only given to their brothers.
Leonor, Princess of Asturias, is in the midst of her military training and has perhaps had the highest profile of all future queens in this role . She is in her second year…
This is the stunning ruby tiara that was given to a future queen by one of the world's richest men
29th October 2024
It’s a striking and colourful tiara that has only ever been worn publicly by one royal and it has a fascinating history. For it was presented to a princess to mark her marriage to a man who hoped to become a king but had no guarantee he would ever wear a crown. Their…
While the idea of receiving a piece of jewellery could be the ultimate gift, sometimes it comes with more baggage than it is worth. And for one opal ring, it seems that it may have come complete with a curse for one royal family.
Virginia Oldoini, Countess of…
Australia has served as the backdrop for many iconic fashion moments over the decades, with Queen Elizabeth II, the Princess of Wales, and Queen Mary of Denmark all making sartorial statements while visiting.
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II wore a gold tulle Norman Hartnell gown during her 1954 tour to Australia that would become known as the “Wattle Gown” due to the gold…
While The King has inherited a number of stunning tiaras that he can loan out to the members of his family, the other branches of the British Royal Family have their own jewels. The Duchess of Gloucester has a substantial tiara, the Teck Turquoise Tiara, that she wears…
Balmoral Castle could soon open its doors to weddings. The royal residence has put in an application to its local council to be able to host celebrations.
The plans would see the Queen’s Building on the estate, not far from the main castle, hosting weddings and…
The law that stopped a king and queen marrying in a favourite castle
24th October 2024
It was a marriage for the history books but the bride and groom soon discovered that even royalty has to play by some rules.
When King Charles and Queen Camilla announced their engagement in February 2005, they said almost straight away that they would marry in April in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle. They also announced they would have their union blessed later that same day in a service…
