The Swedish Royal family gathered for their annual photoshoot at Solliden Palace, the Summer Residence of the Family, on July 15th, the day after Crown Princess Victoria celebrated her birthday at Solliden last week. The photos were released on July 20th. The whole Swedish Royal Family posed this year. This was one of the first occasions we got to see Prince Oscar and Prince Alexander, the newborn babies of the family.
HM the Queen hosted other members of the Royal Family and senior members of the Royal Household at a Private Party at Draper’s Hall, London. This was the last event to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday, which started in April and continued in May and June. This was one of the Queen’s last appearances in London, before she goes to Balmoral for the rest of the summer. Continue reading
This glittering Diamond Kokoshnik Tiara was worn by a series of women that spent their lives in exile. Princess Nicholas of Greece spent parts of her life exiled from Russia and Greece due to politics. Her daughter, Princess Paul of Yugoslavia, was exiled with her husband after the Allies took-over Yugoslavia during WWII. Her daughter-in-law, Princess Maria-Pia, was exiled from her native Italy at an early age. Continue reading
TRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall started their annual 3-day visit to Cornwall and Devon on July 18th. They visited a framers market, watched a performance of a Midsummer’s night’s dream, and attended a reception. Continue reading
Today, July 17, 2016, is the 98th anniversary of the execution of the Romanovs, Russia’s last Imperial Family. The last emperor and his family were shot in Ekaterinburg, while other members of the family were thrown down a well. Continue reading
The Danish Royal family posed for their Summer Photoshoot at Grasten Castle on July 16th. This is an annual event that marks the start of royal summer vacation. Usually, the Queen, Prince Henrik, the Crown Prince’s family, Prince Joachim’s family, and Princess Bendikte’s family are also present. This year, the Queen and Prince Henrik were accompanied by the Crown Prince’s family and Princess Bendikte’s children. Continue reading
HM the Queen hosted a reception for the recipients of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion on July 14th at Buckingham Palace. The Queen was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and other members of the Royal Family. Continue reading
HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden turned 39 on July 14. There is an annual holiday, Victoriadagen, held in Sweden every year, to celebrate the birthday of their Crown Princess.Earlier in the day, Crown Princess Victoria, along with her parents, husband, and children, greeted the public outside Solliden Palace. In the evening, the rest of the Royal Family joined them for a Birthday Concert in Öland. Continue reading
HM The Queen appointed Theresa May as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on July 13th. This comes after the previous PM, David Cameron, resigned after Brexit. The Queen also opened the East Anglia Air Ambulance Base, where the Duke of Cambridge is an helicopter pilot. Continue reading
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a Reception for the National Osteoporosis Society at Clarence House on July 12th. Originally, the Duchess was hosting a Garden Part to mark the Society’s 30th Anniversary, but the Garden Party was cancelled because of the rain. The Duchess has been patron of the National Osteoporosis Society since 1997,following the deaths of her mother and grandmother as a result of the illness. She has been the President of the Society since 2001. Continue reading
