Palaces & BuildingsSweden

Taking a look at Villa Solbacken

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5th June 2021
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden’s home, Villa Solbacken, is a beautiful estate located along the outskirts of the KungligaDjurgården (“Royal Game Park”) in Stockholm.Djurgården has been owned the Swedish Royal Family since the 15th century.It originally served as the royals’ hunting groundsbut is home to many attractions…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Northern Ireland village first to be given royal status by The Queen

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3rd June 2021
The Queen has made a historic designation to a village in Northern Ireland, making it the first in the country to receive Royal Status.The village of Hillsborough, where Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Her Majesty’s official Northern Ireland residence is located, received the honour earlier this week in an announcement by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis.The…
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DenmarkPalaces & Buildings

Fredensborg Palace Garden presented with prestigious award

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27th May 2021
The palace garden at Fredensborg Castle in Denmark, one of Queen Margrethe’s many residences, has received the prestigious Europa Nostra award. The Europa Nostra Prize was awarded to the castle garden for an excellent achievement in preserving, improving and adapting to new uses of cultural heritage in connection with the restoration of the garden.Prince Joachim is the patron of Europa…
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FashionHistoryInterests

Fashion Favourite: The Queen Mother and Madame Handley-Seymour

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24th May 2021
Some royals are fashion trendsetters, like Princess Alexandra (future Queen Alexandra). Others gravitate towards a specific designer or two and work to create styles and a wardrobe that works for them as an individual. The Duchess of York, later Queen Elizabeth, was one of the latter. As we continue with our Fashion Favourite series, we will be looking at Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Madame…
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