The Haga princesses
In Sweden, there were four princesses dubbed “the Haga Princesses” who grew up at Haga Palace. Who were the four Haga princesses (or Hagasessorna in…
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The Lannoy Tiara
Countess Stéphanie of Lannoy wore the Lannoy Tiara when she married Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg on 20 October 2012. Rather than wear one…
OBITUARY: Princess Désirée of Sweden, Baroness Silfverschiöld
The Swedish Royal Court has announced that Princess Désirée of Sweden, Baroness Silfverschiöld, died today at the age of 87. Princess Désirée of Sweden was…
Royal Book News Week 4
*contains affiliate links* Royal Book News Week 4 – 19 January – 25 January 2026 Nationalism and Royal Women in Early Modern England: The Queen’s…
OBITUARY: Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark
The Spanish royal family has announced the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Irene. The late Princess died at Zarzuela Palace this morning at the age…
Royal Book News Week 3
*contains affiliate links* Royal Book News Week 3 – 12 January – 18 January 2026 Ethiopian History After the GUNs of March 1st: Emperor Menelik…
Who would be the Shah of Iran today?
With Iran currently in the news due to sweeping protests against the authoritarian Iranian regime, who would be the Shah of Iran today if the…
Who are the multiple claimants to the defunct Italian throne?
Italy hasn’t had a king since 1946. Back then, people voted in a referendum to end the monarchy after World War II and set up…
History of Royal Palace in Oslo spans union with Sweden to modern residence
The Royal Palace in Oslo sits high on Bellevue Hill. From there, it overlooks Karl Johans gate all the way into downtown Oslo. People in…
Future monarchs of Asia
Asia has six monarchies, two of which are elective. The Royal News Organisation takes a look at the future monarchs of Asia. Bhutan The youngest…