A look at the Royal Palace of La Almudaina
As the Spanish royals spend their time in Palma de la Mallorca, the Royal Palace of La Almudaina has been the setting for several royal…
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What countries still have monarchies?
While not as popular as they used to be, monarchies still exist in many countries across the globe with varying power. The most well-known monarchies…
The Hitachi Pearl Fringe Tiara
The Hitachi Pearl Fringe Tiara is a diamond and pearl tiara worn by Hanako, Princess Hitachi. The diamond fan form features a row of pearl toppers…
Queen Alexandrine’s Fringe Tiara
Queen Alexandrine’s Fringe Tiara was a gift to Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna of Russia upon her marriage to the future Friedrich Franz III, Grand Duke…
The Monaco line of succession
As one of the smallest countries in the world, Monaco is a principality with a constitutional monarchy, and we are taking a look at the…
Taking a look at Hanako, Princess Hitachi as she celebrates her 85th birthday
The future Hanako, Princess Hitachi was born on 19 July 1940 as the fourth daughter of Count Yoshitaka Tsugaru and Hisako Mōri. Hanako was born…
Taking a look at the wedding of Prince Bernhard of Orange-Nassau & Annette Sekrève
On 8 July 2000, Prince Bernhard of Orange-Nassau married his college sweetheart, Annette Sekrève. Prince Bernhard is the second son of Princess Margriet of the…
Bond between Princess Sofia and Princess Estelle
The bond between Princess Sofia and Princess Estelle was cemented at the christening of Princess Ines last month. When Princess Estelle was named godmother to…
The Golden Poppies
The Golden Poppies is a very interesting and unusual tiara. It was commissioned by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark in 1976, and it was made…
V&A Museum to host exhibition on Marie Antoinette’s fashion
The V&A Museum will host the exhibition “Marie Antoinette Style.” The exhibition will feature 250 objects, including loans which have never been outside of Versailles…