On 13 August, Romania commemorated four
years since the funeral of Queen Anne, Romania’s first royal
funeral since the burial of Queen Marie in July 1938. Queen Anne of
Romania, born Princess of Bourbon-Parma in 1923, died on 1 August
2016, and Romania and Moldova, two republics, held national
services in her honour. A graduate of the New York Parsons School
of Design and a former sales…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway
might not be the first name that comes to mind in terms of
fashionable royals, but she flies under the radar with her
laid-back Scandinavian style and bold evening looks. We’re taking a
look at some of our favourite outfits from the…
It has been a mixed week on the royal
front. The families of Scandinavia are returning to duties while
other dynasties continue their summer breaks in a time when no one
knows how the regal autumn will look. Here’s the royal week just
past, in pictures. Mary’s…
There are many people who, throughout
history, have pretended to be royal. The desire for power and
wealth have enticed many to falsely pretend to be a royal who has
either died or disappeared. Not many of them are women; however, a
ship once came to Norway with a woman who wanted to be the nation’s
queen. That woman has been known as “False Margrete.” She was a
Norwegian woman who…
On 21 August 1930, one of the most famous
royal stories of the 20th century began with the birth of Princess
Margaret. The Princess lived an eventful life and died in 2002. On
what would have been her 90th birthday, Royal Central rounds ups
some of the most fascinating facts…
Princess Margaret, younger sister to
Queen Elizabeth II, passed away in 2002, shortly before their
mother. The later years of her life were quiet and difficult, due
to strokes, surgeries, and accidents. However, she was a popular
royal and led a busy life as sister to The…
It’s the book everyone is talking about
right now, and a week after its release, Finding Freedom by Omid
Scobie and Carolyn Durand is topping bestseller lists and
dominating the royal conversation on social media. Readers are
taken through the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Sussexes’
journey, but even if they’ve found “freedom,” this is a story where
no one…
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark may be the
most paradoxical personality of today’s European royals. At formal
events—balls, banquets, galas and dinners—she is always dressed in
lavish, elaborate dresses that mimic 19th-century ballgowns, and
wears her stunning jewellery.
Spanish royals visit Ibiza as Royal Household confirms former King’s location
18th August 2020
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia took a
day trip to Ibiza, the last of their official engagements during a
stay in the Balearic Islands. Their two daughters, Princess Leonor
and Infanta Sofía, stayed behind in Mallorca. The King and Queen
toured Ibiza, meeting local…
When it comes to style, Jordan’s Queen
Rania manages to look edgy and modest at the same time, which isn’t
an easy thing to do. A fan of solid colours and elegant workwear,
this queen mixes traditional Jordanian looks with very modern
fashion. As she is set to celebrate her 50th birthday, here’s a
look at some of our favourites. Kristin Contino, Chief Reporter
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