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. The day’s events took
place mainly in two venues: the Royal Palace’s Royal Chapel, in the
centre of Stockholm, and Drottningholm Palace, where the bride and
groom decided to hold…
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…
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 Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al
Saif. “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the…
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…
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…
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 time one of The
Queen’s children got married, but it would mark the first time she
was the mother of the bride. The…
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.
Former Princess Mako and husband Kei hold press conference following wedding
26th October 2021
Former Princess Mako and her new husband
Kei Komuro have held a press conference following their wedding
today. Although a question and answer session had been planned, it
was changed at the last minute to the couple answering questions
that had been submitted beforehand. The two both also read out a
statement. Princess Mako, now known as Mrs Mako Komuro, spoke first
at the press conference…
