Queen Margrethe of Denmark celebrated her 77th Birthday at Marselisborg Palace in Aarhus. The Danish Royal Family appeared on the veranda of the Palace at noon, to wave to the crowds, and to see the changing of the guard. Continue reading
Members of the British Royal Family attended the Easter Service at St George’s Chapel on Easter Sunday, April 15th, in Windsor Castle. The younger Royals walked to the Chapel from the Castle while the Queen and Duke were driven. It was the first time the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have attended the Easter Service at Windsor. Continue reading
Happy Easter to all of our readers and followers who celebrate the holiday! In honour of the occasion, we are taking a look at the stunning Imperial Fabergé Eggs, given by the Tsars of Russia to their Tsarinas on Easter between 1885 and 1917. Made under the supervision of celebrated Russian jeweller, Peter Carl Fabergé, these jeweled eggs are one of the finest examples of Imperial wealth and design, famous for their surprises. Of the 50 Imperial Eggs that were created, 43 are still extant. Take a look below at some of them-
Princess Eléonore of Belgium gave a birthday surprise to her father, King Philippe on his 57th birthday today, as she played two songs on the violin. The Princess will celebrate her 9th Birthday tomorrow. Click HERE to learn about King Philippe of Belgium. There is one French version of the surprise, and one Dutch version. Both have different endings. Enjoy the videos below- Continue reading
Queen Victoria’s Strawberry Leaf Tiara was designed by Prince Albert and inherited by their youngest daughter, Princess Beatrice, being worn by her daughter, Queen Ena of Spain, and daughter-in-law, the Marchioness of Carisbrooke, before disappearing from public view after the 1930s. Continue reading
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh attended the Royal Maundy Service at Leicester Cathedral on Maundy Thursday, April 13th, in Leicester. Maundy Thursday is the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Maundy and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. The Queen commemorates Maundy by offering ‘alms’ to senior citizens in recognition of service to the church and to the local community. Continue reading
Later today, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will attend the Royal Maundy Service at Leicester Cathedral, where she will distribute ceremonial Maundy money to 91 men and 91 women from the local community. Maundy Thursday is the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Maundy and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. The Queen commemorates Maundy by offering ‘alms’ to senior citizens in recognition of service to the church and to the local community. take a look below at the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at the Maundy Thursday Service 65 years ago, on April 10, 1952, at Westminster Abbey, which was also the Queen’s first public engagement since her accession that February. Continue reading
While last year’s group picture from the Annual Diplomatic Reception was a first, it wasn’t the first time cameras had been at Buckingham Palace during the event. In 1991, the BBC were given special access to the Queen, when they filmed her for a whole year for a Special documentary released in honour of her 40th Jubilee in 1992. Among the many events they covered was the Reception. Take a look at some of the scenes (and Tiaras) below- Continue reading
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh opened the new Centre for Elephant Care at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and opened the Priory View Independent living scheme in Bedfordshire on April 11th. Continue reading
Members of the Swedish Royal Family attended an official ceremony and a minute of silence to commemorate the victims for the Stockholm Attack on April 10th at the Stockholm City Hall. Continue reading
An early and illustrious contender for this years Royal Jewels at Auction, this Diamond Bow Brooch is going be be auctioned at the Christie’s “Magnificent Jewels” sale on April 26th in New York. It belonged to Queen Marie-Jose, the last Queen of Italy, the Belgian Princess who became the last Queen of Italy, who possessed the vast jewellery collection of the House of Savoy!
Happy Wedding Anniversary to Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan, who got married in traditional and western ceremonies on this day in 1959. The Crown Prince of Japan and the daughter of a Japanese Industrialist, the couple received a lot of opposition from the Imperial Household Agency but won the love and support of the Japanese people. They have three children and acceded to the Throne in 1989. Despite the continued pressures of the Imperial Household Agency, Empress Michiko is very popular among the people of Japan, and is said to be the embodiment of traditional values such as modesty and purity. Take a look below at some scenes from the wedding- Continue reading
