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 of Kings for June. Birth of a
King June is a busy month for kingly arrivals. Edward I was the
first male English monarch…
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…
It is the high point of summer and a high
point in the royal history books. For June 22nd, in the very heart
of midsummer, has seen some of the most celebrated and sparkling of
all regal events. And all of them are milestones in famous
reigns. Here are four special royal events for one midsummer’s
day of regal dreams. The First Diamond Queen – June 22nd 1897,
London On June 22nd 1897…
Crown Princess Mary’s Wedding Tiara
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Princess Mary received a small wedding tiara, fashioned from
diamond hearts and fleur-de-lis motifs, as a gift from Queen
Margrethe and Prince Henrik.
The first month of summer has brought
many new beginnings for some famous queens and it’s been a moment
of crowning glory for others. June is also the month when five
English queens said farewell. Here’s a calendar of queens for June.
Birth of a Queen Just two…
If ever a royal wedding dress summed up
its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her
marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel,
Windsor. Subtle, elegant and classic, this was the final Windsor
bridal dress of the 20th century and it saw in a new era with
style. Sophie and Edward’s big day might have been a modern
marriage but it had an air of the…
It was the day that the first of a new
wave of queens in waiting in Europe got married. Crown Princess
Victoria of Sweden has been a royal revolution in her own right and
her wedding day was just as groundbreaking. Join Lydia Starbuck,
Moniek Bloks and Brittani Barger for a…
On the 19th of June 2010, the wedding of
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling took place.
To celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary, we are taking a look
back on this special day. Let’s take a look at the bridesmaids and
page boys who accompanied the…
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel release private photos of their wedding
19th June 2020
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and
Prince Daniel have released four private photos of their wedding to
celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. In an additional post on
Instagram, they said, “The 19th of June 2010 was a special and very
happy day in our lives. Among the absolute strongest memories are
all the people who chose to celebrate it in different ways with us
– out on the…
