Royal Guests from around the world joined the Greek Royal Family for the the Funeral of King Constantine II of Greece at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens at noon on January 16th, which will be followed by the Burial in the Royal Cemetery at Tatoi Palace. The former King Constantine II was an Olympic Gold Medalist before becoming the Sovereign for nine years and then being exiled for over 40 years, returning to Greece only a decade ago. Continue reading
Queen Mathilde
Queen Mathilde’s Diamond Floral Bracelet
Queen Mathilde of Belgium will be celebrating her 50th Birthday this week! With one of the smallest jewellery collections among her European counterparts, Queen Mathilde is frequently seen in just a few limited pieces, so today, we are launching our series on her jewels by covering Queen Mathilde’s versatile Diamond Floral Bracelet!
Funeral of Pope Benedict XVI
Violence against Women and Girls Reception at Buckingham Palace
Queen Camilla hosted a reception to raise awareness of violence against women and girls as part of the UN 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence at Buckingham Palace on November 29th, for which she was joined by Queen Rania of Jordan, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, and the Countess of Wessex.
Swiss State Visit to Belgium
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are hosting the President of the Swiss Confederation, Ignazio Cassis, and First Lady Paola Rodoni Cassis on a State Visit to Belgium on November 24th, at the invitation of the Belgian Government to celebrate and build diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties.
Belgian State Visit to Lithuania
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are on a 3-Day State Visit to the Republic of Lithuania at the request of the Belgian Government to celebrate and build diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties in a year marking 100 years of diplomatic relations between Belgium and Lithuania. Continue reading
Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Foreign Royal Guests and Relatives and Heads of State and Representatives of 121 Countries joined the British Royal Family for the Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19th, followed by a Procession to Marble Arch and a Committal Service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The late Queen, who passed away at Balmoral Castle earlier this month, had been Lying-in-State first at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh and then at Westminster Hall in London for the past week.
Heads of State Reception at Buckingham Palace
Ahead of the Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey tomorrow, the British Royal Family hosted a Reception for visiting Heads of State and Representatives at Buckingham Palace, which is stated to be one of the largest gatherings of Heads of State in History. The late Queen, who passed away at Balmoral Castle earlier this month, has been Lying-in-State first at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh and then at Westminster Hall in London for the past week, with the Funeral at Westminster Abbey tomorrow to be followed by a Procession to Marble Arch and a Committal Service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. Continue reading
Wedding of Princess Maria Laura of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este
Princess Maria Laura of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este, daughter of Prince Lorenz, Archduke of Austria-Este and Princess Astrid of Belgium, married William Isvy at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels on September 10th, following a Civil Ceremony at the Brussels City Hall.
Queen Elisabeth’s Diamond Bandeau
Princess Maria Laura of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este, daughter of Prince Lorenz, Archduke of Austria-Este and Princess Astrid of Belgium, will be marrying William Isvy in Brussels tomorrow, and since we have already featured the Savoy-Aosta Tiara and the Austria-Este Tiara, today, we will feature Queen Elisabeth’s Diamond Bandeau, which could be worn by Princess Maria Laura tomorrow!