Queen Mary of Denmark has stayed incredibly busy since Queen Margrethe’s abdication in the middle of January. The Danish King and Queen will be celebrating a notable anniversary in the coming weeks- 14 May marks their 20th wedding anniversary. The Australian born Mary wore a never-before-seen tiara for her royal wedding.
The soon-to-be Crown Princess received her wedding tiara from her…
Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill got married ten years ago in a ceremony that symbolised hope and love that triumphs over darkness, following her breakup with her previous fiancé just two years prior.Â
The day’s events took place mainly in two venues: the Royal…
Luxembourg gets ready to celebrate the royal wedding of the year
21st April 2023
Luxembourg seems to be on a streak of happy celebrations. After helping Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie in welcoming Prince François at the end of last month, the Grand Duchy is getting ready to celebrate the wedding of Princess…
The historic background of the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels - setting for many royal weddings
29th November 2022
In September, Princess Maria Laura of Belgium married William Isvy at the historic Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels, with the whole Belgian Royal Family in attendance. It was just the latest royal wedding in Belgium to be held in the famous venue.
The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula was built in the Brabantine Gothic style and is dedicated to both of the patron…
There’s double wedding joy in Jordan as King Abdullah and Queen Rania’s eldest child, Crown Prince Hussein, has announced his engagement.
The Royal Hashemite Court made the announcement on 17 August, saying that the Crown Prince is engaged to Saudi Arabian…
A slice of royal history has been bought at auction twice by the same man, and he’s determined to have his cake and eat it, too.
When Gerry Layton of Alwoodley, Yorkshire, saw a piece of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer’s wedding cake for sale at a 2021…
Five-tier wedding cake of Queen Victoria's granddaughter is recreated
27th April 2022
It’s been more than a century since restaurateur and caterer Searcys created the extravaganza that was Princess Maud of Wales’s wedding cake. It was such a big occasion that it brought the company’s founder, John Searcy, out of retirement. Now, the company is recreating the cake with a modern twist.
The original cake was adorned with leaves, cherubs, and flowers when it was…
The Queen's Reign in Style Moments: Mother of the bride for the first time
9th April 2022
On 14 November 1973, Princess Anne, the only daughter of Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey in London to wed Mark Phillips, a British Army cavalry officer, and a skilled equestrian and horseman. Not only would this mark the first…
In 2001, Kate Middleton was just a young woman from Reading who was studying the History of Art at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. It was here where she met her future husband, Prince William. Since her relationship with the future King first became public…
Craft expert who helped make the Duchess of Cambrige's wedding dress retires
11th November 2021
A lace-maker who helped create one of the most famous wedding dresses in the world is now retiring.
Ian Palfreyman, 72, from Sawley, Derbsyhire has worked as a twist hand for nearly 57 years. A twist hand is someone who operates machines that specialise in making lace. Palfreyman started his work in 1965 at Birkin’s in Long Eaton. At the time, the fresh out of school student was on a…
