Palaces & Buildings

The story behind one of the Royal Family's favourite residences, Windsor Castle

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25th September 2023
Located in the English county of Berkshire is Windsor Castle, a long-time favourite residence of the British Royal Family. Hundreds of years old, the castle has withstood some of Europe’s most challenging times and some of the happiest moments for the Royal Family. The original castle was built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. Since the…
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State & CeremonialSweden

The Regalia of Sweden: a hidden treasure that tells a story

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1st September 2023
Like many other monarchies, Sweden also has a patrimony of crown jewels, each with its own history and precious metals and stones. Since 1907, however, the regalia has not been worn by members of the family but rather put on display during important moments like coronations, christenings and weddings. The monarch’s regalia mainly consist of the set of crown jewels made for King…
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George V and his role in modernising the Palace of Holyroodhouse

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13th August 2023
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. While its history dates back to the 12th century, it is still well-used by today’s generation of the royal family. King George V ruled from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936. This made him one of the first members of the British Royal Family to implement modern advances in royal households.
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Palaces & BuildingsSweden

Taking a look at Haga Palace

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7th August 2023
Haga Palace, the current home of the Crown Princess Family of Sweden, is located in Haga Park in Solna, Sweden. It was built in 1802 and designed by King Gustav IV Adolf’s commissioned architect, Carl Christoffer Gjörwell. Haga Palace (or Haga Slott), located just…
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Why do Swedish royals use a French surname? The origins of the first Bernadotte

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31st July 2023
Sweden was a monarchy long before its current ruling house arrived on the throne. However, it was the last dynasty to accede to the throne that made it famous.  Its founder was born in France, and the Kingdom of Sweden was his reward for a well-conducted campaign during the Napoleonic wars.  Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte was born in Pau, southern France, on the 26th of January 1763, the…
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