Taking a look at the wedding of Crown Prince Akihito & Michiko Shōda
On 10 April 1959, Michiko Shōda married the future Emperor Akihito of Japan. They had met on a tennis court in 1957, and the engagement…
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Is the King of Thailand’s disowned son trying to be brought back in the royal fold?
One of the King of Thailand’s disowned sons has been making news by returning to his home country, undertaking what some have considered royal duties…
Queen Mary’s Women of Hampshire Brooch
Queen Mary’s Women of Hamshire Brooch consists of a “pavé-set top with claw-set collet brilliants in the form of a foliage spray, with hinged loop…
How the royal families celebrate Easter
As Christians across the world mark Easter today, how do the royal families of Europe mark the holiday? The royal families of Europe all have…
Meghan is a Princess – Here’s why
When Rachel Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in 2018, she became known as Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex as Prince Harry was created…
The Cullinan V Brooch
The Cullinan V Brooch consists of a “heart-shaped stone in a pierced collet and claw setting, mounted on a fine radiating platinum web, in symmetrically…
The Cullinan IX Ring
The Cullinan IX ring consists of a “pear-shaped diamond in open-work 12-claw setting, with plain loop.” Embed from Getty Images The Cullinan IX was the…
“Not bloody likely” – the statement of a Princess during kidnapping attempt
It was 50 years ago today that Princess Anne told her attempted kidnapper, “Not bloody likely,” outside Buckingham Palace. On the evening of 20 March…
EXCLUSIVE: Luxembourg’s Prince Gabriel talks about future plans and what he’s learned from his parents
For his 18th birthday, Luxembourg’s Prince Gabriel of Nassau has spoken to Royal News about his future plans and what he has learned from his…
The Duchess of Teck’s Emperor of Austria Brooch
The Duchess of Teck’s Emperor of Austria Brooch is “formed as a plaited circle, with pearl centre and 12 brilliant in cut-down collet settings around…