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Royal Book News Week 31

*contains affiliate links* Royal Book News Week 31 – 27 July – 2 August 2026 The Little Book of Roman Emperors Kindle – 30 July…


The Crown Jewels of Sweden

The historic Swedish Regalia is housed in the Royal Treasury under the Royal Palace in Stockholm. While the jewels have not been worn by the…


Princess Mabel’s Wedding Tiara

When Mabel Wisse Smit married Prince Friso of the Netherlands, she did so wearing a tiara with diamonds in three cascading rows. Embed from Getty…


Royal Book News Week 30

*contains affiliate links* Royal Book News Week 30 – 20 July – 26 July 2026 Bapji: The King Who Would be Man Hardcover – 21…


The Cartier Pearl Drop Tiara

The Cartier Pearl Drop Tiara is part of the Monegasque princely collection. Embed from Getty Images The tiara features diamonds, gold and platinum. It has…


A look at Solliden Palace

As Sweden marks Victoria Day today, the first events will be held at Solliden Palace on the island of Öland. Solliden Palace is the personal,…


Royal Book News Week 29

*contains affiliate links* Royal Book News Week 29 – 13 July – 19 July 2026 Henry VIII (Routledge Historical Biographies) Paperback  – 13 July 2026…


The Diamond Daisy Bandeau

The Diamond Daisy Bandeau is part of the collection of the Norwegian royal family. It is currently in the possession of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who…


Royal Book News Week 28

*contains affiliate links* Royal Book News Week 28 – 6 July – 12 July 2026 Mary Queen of Scots’ Secretary: William Maitland – Politician, Reformer…


Declaration to a king

On this day, 250 years ago, the American Colonies declared their independence from the British Empire and King George III. The British monarch is known…