The Dutch Aquamarine Parure Tiara
The Dutch Aquamarine Parure Tiara was given to the future Queen Juliana in 1927 as a birthday present from her parents, Queen Wilhelmina and Prince…
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Queen Sonja’s pacemaker surgery successful
Queen Sonja of Norway’s pacemaker surgery has been successful. The Norwegian Royal Court stated, “Her Majesty The Queen had a pacemaker inserted today. The procedure…
Taking a look at Princess Michael of Kent
As she celebrates her 80th birthday, we take a look at the life of Princess Michael of Kent. Baroness Marie-Christine Anna Agnes Hedwig Ida von…
Princess of Wales becomes joint patron of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Princess of Wales has become the joint patron of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, where she underwent her own cancer treatment. She became…
Queen Sonja to receive pacemaker
Queen Sonja of Norway will have a pacemaker inserted. The Queen of Norway was recently admitted to the hospital after having atrial fibrillation while on…
Prince of Liechtenstein hosts New Year’s reception
Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein has hosted a New Year’s reception at Vaduz Castle. He was joined by his son and daughter-in-law, Alois, Hereditary Prince…
Princess Mabel and the Duke of Edinburgh attend funeral of U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau and the Duke of Edinburgh attended the funeral of U.S. President Jimmy Carter. The former president died on 29 December 2024…
The King and Queen of Bhutan welcome in the new year with schoolchildren
The King and Queen of Bhutan have welcomed in the new year with schoolchildren from Thimpu, who recited Lolay, the traditional verses of good wishes….
The Alexandrine Diamond Drop Tiara
The Alexandrine Diamond Drop Tiara originally belonged to Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Queen of Denmark and Iceland. It was given to the future Queen Margrethe II…
Remembering those we lost in 2024
As we reflect on the year that has passed, we remember those we lost. Thomas Kingston (22 June 1978 – 25 February 2024) Embed from…