Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is on a 3-day visit Vietnam in her role as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development from May 30th to June 1st. This page will be updated with the events of Day 3. Continue reading
Month: May 2017
King Felipe and Queen Letizia at 60th Anniversary of Europa Press
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the 60th Anniversary of Europa Press Agency in Spain on May 30th. Continue reading
Duke of Edinburgh hosts London Youth event at Buckingham Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron of London Youth, hosted an afternoon reception in the Gardens of Buckingham Palace on May 31st, to celebrate the charity’s 130th Anniversary. London Youth is a diverse network of over 300 community youth organisations who work to support young people of all backgrounds across the capital to become the best that they can be. The Duke became Patron of London Youth in 1947 – it was his first charity patronage. Continue reading
Queen at Drapers’ Hall
Queen Elizabeth II visited the Drapers’ Hall in London for a Luncheon on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of her Admission to the Freedom of the Company on May 31st. Continue reading
Victoria & Abdul
Featuring the relationship between Queen Victoria and her Munshi Abdul Karim, the trailer for the upcoming British-American biographical drama film, Victoria & Abdul was released yesterday. Based on the book of same name by Shrabani Basu (a personal favourite of mine), the plot focuses on an older Queen Victoria’s relationship with her Indian bearer, Abdul Karim, who eventually became her Munshi (tutor), and taught her Urdu and the Quran, as well as introduced her to the country of which she was Empress. Dame Judi Dench reprises her role as Queen Victoria from the 1997 film Mrs Brown, while Abdul is played by Indian actor, Ali Fazal. The movie premieres in the UK on September 15. Take a look at the trailer below- Continue reading
Sotheby’s Fine Jewels- 1 June 2017
After their large Magnificent and Noble Jewels Sales in Spring, auction houses have a couple of smaller jewelry sale, which include pieces with illustrious provenance, in the early summer. Sotheby’s Fine Jewels Sale in Geneva on June 1st includes a few objects with a Noble provenance, including two brooches and a bracelet. Continue reading
British State Visit to Denmark, 1979
A couple of days ago, we featured Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh’s 1957 State Visit to Denmark. Today, we will feature their 1979 State Visit, when they were hosted by Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik, which according to Getty Images took place on this day in 1979, but instead took place on May 16 and 17. Take a look below at highlights from the State Visit- Continue reading
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary in Sweden- Day 2
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark are on a two-day business visit to Sweden as the heads of ‘Liveable Scandinavia’ campaign with more than 60 Danish companies. The campaign focuses on Intelligent Healthcare, Sustainable Cities and Modern Lifestyle. Click HERE to take a look at Day 1. Continue reading
Not Forgotten Association Garden Party
Prince Harry hosted the annual Not Forgotten Association Garden Party in the Gardens of Buckingham Palace on May 30th. The Not Forgotten Association is a national tri-service charity which provides entertainment, leisure and recreation for the serving wounded, injured or sick and for ex-service men and women with disabilities. Continue reading