March 2023 - Page 3 of 5 - History of Royal Women

Jewel House in the Tower of London transforms with new Crown Jewels display

Friday, 17 March 2023, 10:05 Moniek Bloks 0

The Jewel House in the Tower of London is set to transform with a new display about the history and significance of the Crown Jewels. The new display will be the first major change in ten years and will explore the origins of some of the items for the very first time. This will include [read more]

The Diamond Diadem

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

The Diamond Diadem, also known as the King George IV State Diadem, is one of the British monarchy’s most recognisable pieces of jewellery. Embed from Getty Images It was ordered from the jeweller Rundell in 1820, and it was completed in May 1820. The design, probably made by their chief designer Philip Liebart, incorporates the [read more]

The daily life at Versailles

Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Daily life at Versailles went by a strict set of rules of etiquette and routine. Marie Antoinette wrote her own account of the “maddening” and “ridiculous” routine to her mother in Austria in 1770. She woke up between nine and ten and dressed informally. She would then say her morning prayers, eat breakfast, and visit [read more]

A reigning Princess for Liechtenstein – A distant dream

Monday, 13 March 2023, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The principality of Liechtenstein is the only European monarchy which completely bars the succession of women to the throne. Karl I, the first Prince of Liechtenstein and his brothers Maximilian and Gundakar signed a Family Convenant in 1606 agreeing that the “firstborn son of the oldest line would have the hereditary title and would represent [read more]

Princess Iman of Jordan holds henna party ahead of wedding

Sunday, 12 March 2023, 8:21 Moniek Bloks 0

As the eldest daughter of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan prepares for her wedding, a henna party was held for her. Princess Iman is set to marry Mr Jameel Alexander Thermiotis on Sunday. The party was held at the Al Husseiniya Palace on Tuesday. Among those in attendance were several princesses and [read more]

Book Review: The Empress in the Pepper Chamber: Zhao Feiyan in History and Fiction by Olivia Milburn

Saturday, 11 March 2023, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

*review copy* *contains affiliate links* Zhao Feiyan, also known as Empress Xiaocheng, was an Empress during the Han Dynasty. She has been known in history for being so wanton that she has been the main character in many lewd Chinese pieces of literature. Her notorious reputation has remained alive for two millennia, but is it [read more]