Looking back at the wedding of Antoinette Avril Gardiner & King Hussein of Jordan
On 25 May 1961, British-born Antoinette Avril Gardiner married King Hussein of Jordan. He had been married once before, to Dina bint Abdul-Hamid, but this…
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Royal Book News Week 22
*contains affiliate links* Royal Book News Week 22 – 25 May -31 May 2026 Emperor Maxentius: The Last Great Roman Kindle Edition – 30 May…
Princess Laurentien turns 60
Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, the sister-in-law of King Willem-Alexander, turns 60 years old today. Born on 25 May 1966 in Leiden, Petra Laurentien Brinkhorst…
The Norway Maltese Cross Circlet
The Maltese Cross Circlet made its way into the Norwegian royal family through Queen Maud, who was born as Princess Maud of Wales. The piece…
Looking back at the wedding of Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands & Laurentien Brinkhorst
Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands and Laurentien Brinkhorst married on 19 May 2001. Prince Constantijn is the younger brother of the current King Willem-Alexander of…
Royal Book News Week 21
*contains affiliate links* Royal Book News Week 21 – 18 May – 24 May 2026 Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee: The brand-new hilarious history from comedy…
The Liechtenstein Habsburg Fringe Tiara
The Liechtenstein Habsburg Fringe tiara was made around 1890. It was most likely made for Infanta Maria Theresa of Portugal, the wife of Archduke Karl Ludwig…
Royal Book News Week 20
*contains affiliate links* Royal Book News Week 20 – 11 May – 17 May 2026 Charles IV: Portrait of a Medieval Ruler Paperback – 15…
The Luxembourg Diamond Vine Leaves Tiara
The Luxembourg Diamond Vine Leaves Tiara was made in the second half of the 19th century, but its creator is unknown. The tiara is made…
Languages spoken by the British Royal Family
The British Royal Family all speak English, as one would expect, but some can speak multiple languages. We take a look at the languages spoken…