Marking the fifth anniversary of Emperor Naruhito’s accession
As we mark the fifth anniversary of Emperor Naruhito of Japan’s accession, we take a look back at that historic day. It was announced on…
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Looking back at the Queen’s Day 2009 attack
What was meant to be a lovely day turned into a nightmare. On Queen’s Day 2009, a man drove his car through the celebrating crowds…
Taking a look at the wedding of Princess Irene of the Netherlands & Prince Carlos Hugo of Bourbon-Parma
On 29 April 1964, Princess Irene of the Netherlands married Prince Carlos Hugo of Bourbon-Parma, future titular Duke of Parma, without her family by her…
Taking a look at Princess Benedikte as she turns 80
Princess Benedikte of Denmark was born on 29 April 1944 as the second daughter of King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid of Denmark (née of…
Who’s who of the Danish Royal Family
The Danish Royal Family has been in the news quite a lot this year after the abdication of Queen Margrethe, and we are breaking down…
Taking a look at Lady Helen
Lady Helen Taylor was born Lady Helen Windsor on 28 April 1964 as the daughter of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and the Duchess of…
Taking a look at Princess Rajwa of Jordan
As the wife of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Princess Rajwa is on track to be the next Queen of Jordan. Let’s take a look…
Queen Mary’s Bangles
Queen Mary’s Bangles each consist of “39 brilliants, the gold sides finely engraved.” The traditional Indian ornaments were a wedding present to the then Princess…
The special hidden meanings behind tiaras of Jordanian Royal Family
The Jordanian Royal Family has three tiaras featuring Arabic scroll designs, each with a special meaning. Queen Rania was the first Jordanian royal to have…
Taking a look at the wedding of Prince Friso of the Netherlands & Mabel Wisse Smit
On 30 June 2003, the engagement between Prince Friso, the second son of the then-reigning Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, and Mabel Wisse Smit was…