*contains affiliate links* Susan Symons is the author of several books involving Queen Victoria and books about German castles, appropriately named “Schloss.” The book “Queen Victoria in Cornwall” focuses on Queen Victoria’s visit to Cornwall in 1846 with her husband, Prince Albert, and their two eldest children, Victoria, Princess Royal, and the Prince of Wales [read more]
The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92. A statement from Buckingham Palace read, “It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family. “The King and Queen [read more]
Read part one here. In 1942, the defence of Tonga became the responsibility of the United States and Queen Sālote agreed that the Americans could have a base in Tonga during the war. A United States warship and seaplane arrived on 3 March 1942, followed by two reconnaissance officers at the end of the month. [read more]
As the Second World War loomed large, the British government asked for the support of all the countries within the British Empire. Queen Sālote told the British High Commissioner that Tonga would place all of its resources at Great Britain’s disposal. On 3 September 1939, Tonga officially declared war on Germany. The government immediately called [read more]
The Kingdom of Bulgaria existed from 1908 until 1946. The kingdom operated under Salic law, which did not allow for the succession of women. The Queens mentioned are, therefore, consorts and not reigning Queens. Any claimed titles since the end of the kingdom are titular. The last King of Bulgaria was King Simeon II, who [read more]
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