Looking back at the wedding of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde
On 10 September 1999, the Belgian royal court announced the engagement between Prince Philippe, the Duke of Brabant and Jonkvrouw Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz. Their wedding…
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December Babies: Princess Aiko
Princess Aiko was the long-awaited child of the then Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Japan. Born on 1 December 2001, her parents chose her…
The Duchess of Sussex is a Princess – Here’s why
Here’s the deal: Meghan became royal by marriage when she married Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex. Her status is that of a Princess of…
Queen Mother’s Coronation gown toile goes on display
The Queen Mother’s Coronation gown toile will go on display at Hillsborough Castle. The new exhibition “Royal Style in the Making” will feature the Queen…
Marie Antoinette’s watch to go on display
A watch made for Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, is going on display at London’s Science Museum. The watch features rubies, sapphires, platinum and gold….
Looking at the Princely Palace of Monaco
As Monaco marks its national holiday, we take a look at the Princely Palace where the Sovereign Prince resides. The Princely Palace was built in…
The Prince killed at Hiroshima
Amidst the many deaths from the US bombing of Hiroshima in World War II was an Asian royal. The Prince who died in the Hiroshima…
The Brunei Flower Diamond Tiara
The Brunei Flower Diamond Tiara is one of the newer tiaras in royal circles but has already been worn at two royal weddings. Originally commissioned…
Empress Eugenie’s Pearl Tiara
Empress Eugenie’s Pearl Tiara was a gift to Empress Eugenie from her future husband, Emperor Napoleon III. It was made by Alexandre-Gabriel Lemonnier with stones…
OBITUARY: Yuriko, Princess Mikasa
Yuriko, Princess Mikasa was born on 4 June 1923 as the daughter of Viscount Masanari Takagi and Kuniko Irie. She had an older sister, Kinuko,…