“Harry and I feel that our mother lives
on in the countless acts of compassion and bravery that she
inspires in others.” – The Duke of Cambridge It’s hard to imagine
what the world might be like if Diana, Princess of Wales, was still
with us on her 59th birthday today. Although her life was cut
short, her legacy lives on through The Diana Award, the
organisation created…
King Philippe of the Belgians had offered
his “deepest regrets” for the horrors done to the people of the
Congo during the reign of his predecessor King Leopold II. King
Philippe spoke out in a letter to President Félix Tshisekedi in
which he wrote to…
The King and Queen of Bhutan have
revealed the name of their second son. He has been named Jigme
Ugyen Wangchuck and His Royal Highness will be referred to as
Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck. The King and Queen attended the Trelda
Tsechu prayer ceremony at Thimphu Tashichodzong…
King Olav’s Gift Tiara [getty
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Louise received this tiara as an 18th birthday present from her
grandfather, King Olav, in 1989. This delicate tiara features
diamonds and pearls in an ‘ears of wheat’-style setting that sits
upon a fine band. This is the only tiara that…
‘Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced,
beheaded, survived.’ That sad little rhyme, summing up the fates of
Henry VIII’s six wives, is familiar to many. But while just about
everyone knows that the monarch with a thing for wedding cake said
‘I do’…
Richard III was declared King of England
on June 26th 1483 – thanks to a royal romance which had all but
been forgotten. She was the long dead widow who was used by a king
to overthrow his own nephew and yet her name is all but forgotten
today. Eleanor Butler was…
We are taking a look at some of the
Swedish Royal Family’s best pearls in our June series. While the
Swedish pearls may not be as prominent as the diamonds, there are
still some beautiful sets in the Swedish vaults. Cameo Set The
Cameo Tiara is famous for being worn by both Crown Princess
Victoria and Queen Silvia at their weddings. Before that, it was
worn by Princesses Birgitta and…
History is scattered with monarchical
milestones which tell the story of the reigns that have shaped a
realm. June, that sunniest of months, is no different. Some of the
most famous rulers in British history had landmark moments in its
midsummer days. Here’s a Calendar…
Born into a wealthy British aristocratic
family and later marrying the heir to the throne, Diana, Princess
of Wales, had an enviable jewel collection. However, the late
princess had a fondness for pearls, particularly chokers. In June,
the month where the precious stone…
This year brings another special
anniversary for the Queen’s long and historic reign. This summer
marks 65 years since Queen Elizabeth’s first State Visit. It took
place in June 1955 and saw the new Monarch travel to the the
Kingdom of Norway. So, why was Norway the first nation that the
Queen visited after her coronation? The first reason was that the
British and Norwegian Royal…
