The Canadian Maple-Leaf Brooch is a much-worn piece, especially during Canadian engagements – no surprise there! Embed from Getty Images The brooch was a gift from King George VI to his wife, Queen Elizabeth, to mark their first State Visit to Canada. It was made by Asprey and “is in the form of a leaf [read more]
A new portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has been released. It is the first official joint portrait of the Duke and Duchess, and it was painted by British portrait artist Jamie Coreth. The portrait was commissioned in 2021 by the Cambridgeshire Royal Portrait Fund as a gift to Cambridgeshire. The portrait can [read more]
Empress Xiaoshengxian was one of the most respected empresses in Chinese history. She was given many privileges that very few imperial Qing women ever held. She was the mother of Emperor Qianlong. Empress Xiaoshengxian’s relationship with her son was very warm and close. Emperor Qianlong ensured that his mother was provided with honour and comfort. [read more]
*Part of a press trip* While the Netherlands seems to have forgotten the 250th anniversary of the birth of King William I of the Netherlands, the city of Fulda in Germany has embraced it as an opportunity to showcase its links to the Dutch King. William ruled the Kingdom of the Netherlands between 1815 and [read more]
On 20 June 1897, Queen Victoria became the first British monarch in history to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee. She had surpassed her grandfather, King George III, the previous year as the longest-reigning British monarch, but she celebrated that privately. She wrote in her journal, “Today is the day on which I have reigned longer, by [read more]
Empress Zhangsun was the wife of Emperor Taizong of Tang. She has been the role model of a virtuous empress for many centuries. She gave her husband constructive advice that would help him run the nation effectively. Empress Zhangsun was also a prolific writer and poet. She wrote a ten-volume book called The Principles of Women. [read more]
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