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Taking a look at Princess Michael of Kent

Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Baroness Marie-Christine Anna Agnes Hedwig Ida von Reibnitz was born on 15 January 1945 as the youngest daughter of Günther-Hubertus Freiherr (Baron) von Reibnitz and his second wife, Countess Maria Anna Szapáry von Muraszombath, Széchysziget et Szapár. She has an older full brother, Friedrich and an older half-sister, Margarita (died 2012). Marie-Christine was born in [read more]

Queen Ada I of Caria – The adopted mother of Alexander the Great

Monday, 13 January 2025, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 0

Queen Ada I of Caria was the last ruler of the Hecatomnid Dynasty.[1] She co-ruled with her brother, King Idrieus. After his death, she became queen regnant. Queen Ada I of Caria lost the throne to her younger brother, King Pixodarus. However, she became the adopted mother of Alexander the Great, who restored her throne. [read more]

Book News Week 3

Sunday, 12 January 2025, 0:00 Moniek Bloks 0

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Five royal uncle-niece marriages (Part three)

Saturday, 11 January 2025, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Read part two here. Royal uncle-niece marriages happened several times over the years. These marriages often happened for strategic reasons, such as land or power, but also because of rank and status. There simply weren’t enough others of high enough rank for marriage. The offspring of such marriages often suffered from genetic abnormalities, such as [read more]

The Dutch Aquamarine Parure Tiara

Friday, 10 January 2025, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The Dutch Aquamarine Parure Tiara was given to the future Queen Juliana in 1927 as a birthday present from her parents, Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry. The tiara consists of pear-shaped briolette and square-cut Brazilian aquamarines and diamonds. It was made by van Kempen, Begeer and Vos Jewellers. Embed from Getty Images The tiara has [read more]

Princess Huai Ying – The Princess who helped her hostage husband escape captivity from her father

Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 0

Princess Huai Ying was the wife of Duke Huai of Jin. During the year of 638 B.C.E., Princess Huai Ying was forced to choose between her father and her husband.[1] In the end, Princess Huai Ying handled the tough predicament wisely.[2] Her decision earned her praise from ancient chroniclers for being unbiased.[3] Princess Huai Ying was also known [read more]