Royal News

The scandalous princess whose tiara starred in the French State Banquet

King Charles and Queen Camilla have hosted French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, at a State Banquet at Windsor Castle and Her Majesty chose the Belgian Sapphire Tiara, a jewel that belonged to one of the most scandalous princesses of the nineteenth century.  The tragic story of a scandalous princess Queen Elizabeth II purchased the Belgian Sapphire Tiara from Van Cleef…
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Royal News

Pope Leo calls for peace and unity at inauguration mass attended by royalty in St. Peter's Square

The Inauguration Mass for Pope Leo XIV has been held in St. Peter’s Square with tens of thousands gathered to see the first American Pope. Several royal families were represented at the service in which the Pope was presented with the Fisherman’s Ring, a symbol of his Pontificate. Pope Leo gave a short sermon in which he called for unity and peace and promised he would not…
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European Royals

This king wants you to ask him anything at all - and he's set up a website to make it easier

Have you ever wanted to ask a king a question?  You will finally have your chance as King Philippe of the Belgians is taking questions to celebrate his 65th birthday!  Well, we think he is. It was actually his four children who made the announcement as their papa marked his big day. Heir to the throne, Princess Elisabeth, along with her siblings, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, and Princess…
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Belgium

Queen Mathilde makes a bold fashion choice for State Dinner

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are currently carrying out a State Visit to Vietnam, the first visit by Belgian royals in over 50 years. Vietnamese President H.E. Luong Cuong hosted the royal couple at a State Dinner, complete with the required sparkle and elegance. Queen Mathilde reached for one of her favourite designers for the State Dinner, Dries van Noten. She wore a full-length…
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