When the news broke that Prince Carl
Philip of Sweden was dating former reality show participant and
model Sofia Hellqvist, a flood of criticism followed. Many doubted
that this most unlikely romance would be sealed by marriage. Today,
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia celebrate nine years of
marriage. A hidden romance In the summer of 2009, Prince Carl
Philip met Sofia Hellqvist through…
If ever a wedding dress summed up a royal bride, it was the gown worn by Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh
12th June 2024
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 20thcentury…
The tragic empress, the princess bride and a priceless tiara that became a symbol of royal romance
12th June 2024
It’s among the most unusual pieces in any
royal collection and, in recent years, it’s acquired a reputation
as the go to tiara for Sweden’s royal brides. The diadem now known
as ‘the Cameo’ has a long and romantic history. And since Queen
Silvia…
The Prince of Wales has attended one of
the biggest society weddings of the year as he watched his friend,
the Duke of Westminster, marry Olivia Henson. The new Duchess of
Westminster wore a classic gown for the Chester Cathedral
ceremony. [getty src=”2156635062″ width=”594″ height=”398″
tld=”com”] Henson turned to designer Emma Victoria…
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of
Japan will be in the United Kingdom for a state visit from 25 to 28
June. The visit has been scaled back due to the upcoming UK general
election but the schedule is fairly busy. On the morning of June
25, The Prince of Wales…
Horses injured in an April London bolt likely to take part in Trooping the Colour
7th June 2024
After several royal horses were injured
during a bolt through London in April, The Household Cavalry
Mounted Regiment (HCMR) announced the horses are continuing to make
progress in their recovery. Three of the five horses injured are
now back on duty and are likely to…
he birthstone of June is the pearl and
it’s been a favourite gem in royal collections for centuries. It
stars in some of the best known pieces used by European ruling
dynasties and in Spain it has a central part in some very famous
jewels. Asturias Fleur-de-Lys Tiara [getty src=”469827298″
width=”396″ height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Queen…
We’re used to seeing royal brides with
white flowers. Many a regal wedding has featured a posy of pretty
cream flowers, dotted with hints of green and matching the dress to
perfection. Bright bouquets are a rarity but they make their mark.
Here’s a rainbow of…
There are a few pieces of jewellery that
became completely symbolic of the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth
II. The tiara known as the Grand Duchess Vladimirovna remained one
of her favourite pieces throughout her 70 years as Monarch. The
tiara originally belonged to one…
King George V led the Royal Family
through the First World War, oversaw the transition to the House of
Windsor, and recognised the British Empire’s Dominions as
independent nations. However, his birth in 1865 was that of a spare
rather than an heir. Prince George Frederick Ernest Albert
was born on 3 June 1864 to the then Prince and Princess of Wales.
Princess Alexandra, wife of Albert…
