Explained: Why Empress Masako wore a mask at the beginning of the state visit
Empress Masako was spotted wearing a white mask while riding in a carriage with Queen Camilla at the beginning of the Japanese state visit to…
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Who’s who of the Japanese Imperial Family
As the Japanese State Visit to the UK begins, here is your breakdown of who’s who of the Japanese Imperial Family. Emperor Naruhito Naruhito was…
A look at Princess Carolina of Bourbon-Parma as she turns 50
Princess Carolina of Bourbon-Parma was born on 23 June 1974 as the daughter of Princess Irene of the Netherlands and Carlos Hugo, the titular Duke…
Who’s who of the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg
The only grand duchy remaining in the world has recently added two new members. From Grand Duke Henri to Prince Sebastian, we are looking at…
Taking a look at Queen Mother Tshering Yangdon as she celebrates her 65th birthday
Tshering Yangdon was born on 21 June 1959 as the daughter of Yab Dasho Ugyen Dorji and Yum Thuiji Zam. Her names mean long life…
Looking back at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh
On 19 June 1999, Sophie Rhys-Jones married Prince Edward, the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II. Sophie and Edward met at a tennis event in…
Who’s who? The Buckingham Palace balcony explained
The balcony of Buckingham Palace is usually a family gathering. So, who was there yesterday? From left to right, you’ll first find the Duke of…
Princess Amalia of Nassau turns ten
As Princess Amalia turns ten, we look at her young life so far. Princess Amalia Gabriela Maria Teresa was born on 15 June 2014 at…
Who’s who of the British Royal Family
Ahead of Trooping the Colour, we are taking a look at the members of the British Royal Family. If you want to know who’s who…
Righteous Among the Nations – Elisabeth of Bavaria
“The Righteous Among the Nations, honored by Yad Vashem, are non-Jews who took great risks to save Jews during the Holocaust.” Elisabeth of Bavaria was…