Obituary: Queen Sirikit of Thailand
Queen Sirikit of Thailand died on 24 October 2025 at the age of 93. The future Queen Sirikit was born on 12 August 1932 as…
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Princess Kako’s Tiara
Princess Kako’s Tiara is worn by Princess Kako of Akishino. She received the diamond fleur-de-lis tiara for her 20th birthday in 2014, which is the…
Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie distribute meals
Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg helped to distribute meals at the “Vollekskichen” social restaurant in Bonnevoie. They were joined by Minister…
Prince Albert renews euro coin effigy to mark jubilee
Albert II, Prince of Monaco, has renewed his effigy on the 1 and 2 euro coins. The coins will bear the date 2025, and the…
Copy of Pride and Prejudice read to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert goes on display
A copy of Pride and Prejudice read to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert will go on display as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary…
King Charles and Queen Camilla begin historic state visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla have begun their historic state visit to the Holy See. They arrived at Ciampino Airport on Wednesday evening. Embed from…
Taking a look at the wedding of Prince Floris of Orange-Nassau & Aimée Söhngen
On 23 February 2005, the engagement of Prince Floris of Orange-Nassau and Aimée Söhngen was announced at the Loo Palace in Apeldoorn. His father jokingly…
Princess Alexandra gives birth to baby boy
Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg has given birth to a baby boy. He was born last Friday, 17 October, and will be named Hélie. Princess Alexandra…
Royal Book News Week 43
*contains affiliate links* Book News Week 43 – 20 October – 26 October 2025 Marie Antoinette Style Hardcover – 21 October 2025 (US) Eleanor of…
Louvre closed following jewellery robbery
The Louvre Museum in Paris is closed today following a jewellery robbery earlier this morning. Details are still emerging, but French media are reporting that…