February 2023 - Page 2 of 4 - History of Royal Women

The History of Queen Mary’s Crown

Sunday, 19 February 2023, 0:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Queen Mary’s Crown was made in 1911 by Garrad’s for the coronation of King George V and his wife, Queen Mary. The design was inspired by Queen Alexandra’s Crown, which had been created in 1902. The famous Koh-i-Noor diamond featured in both crowns, which is now in Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s Crown. It can [read more]

Book News March 2023

Saturday, 18 February 2023, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

*contains affiliate links* Charlene: In Search of a Princess Paperback – 5 January 2023 (UK) & 14 March 2023 (US) Journalist Arlene Prinsloo sifts fact from fiction in this revealing unauthorised biography of Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene. Prinsloo traces her life from humble beginnings in Zimbabwe, Johannesburg and Durban to the Olympic Games, her [read more]

The New Zealand Silver-fern Brooch

Friday, 17 February 2023, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The New Zealand Silver-fern brooch is “set with brilliants and baguettes as a frond of silver tree fern.” It is one of the most recognisable national emblems of New Zealand, and it was given to Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 by the women of Auckland. This happened during her visit to New Zealand, which was [read more]

Empress Xiaoxian Donggo – The Shunzhi Emperor’s true love

Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 0

Empress Xiaoxian Donggo was one of the most controversial figures in Chinese history. She was the third Empress of The Shunzhi Emperor. She was also his greatest love. Empress Xiaoxian Donggo was originally the wife of the younger brother of Emperor Shunzhi. Yet, Emperor Shunzhi was so besotted with her that it didn’t stop him [read more]

Queen Charlotte’s Bridgerton story comes to Netflix

Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 17:34 Moniek Bloks 0

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story will soon be released on Netflix. The release date has been set for 4 May 2023. According to Netflix, it will be “Centered on Queen Charlotte’s rise to prominence and power, this Bridgerton-verse prequel tells the story of how the young Queen’s marriage to King George sparked both a great [read more]

Queen Mary’s Crown removed from the Tower

Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 16:08 Moniek Bloks 0

Queen Mary’s Crown has been removed from the Tower of London for modification work ahead of the coronation. Queen Mary’s Crown will be used for the coronation of Queen Camilla. It is the first time in recent history that an existing crown will be used for the coronation of a consort. Some minor changes will [read more]