Empress Zhenyi as portrayed by Wan Qian in the 2017 Chinese television series, Glory of the Tang Dynasty
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Empress Zhenyi – Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty’s greatest love

Empress Zhenyi was the second empress of Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty. She was originally his imperial consort.[1] Emperor Daizong did not appoint an empress.[2] Therefore, Empress Zhenyi was posthumously made his empress.[3] She was Emperor Daizong’s greatest love.[4] The birthdate of Empress Zhenyi is unknown.[5] Her personal name is unknown.[6] She was from the Jingzhao Dugu clan.[7] Her clan’s [read more]
Bejaratana Rajasuda

Queen Sirikit’s Fringe Tiara

Queen Sirikit’s Fringe Tiara is one of the gems in the Thai royal collection. The tiara was reportedly first owned by Queen Saovabha Phongsri, who was the half-sister and wife of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). It is in the traditional Russian Kokoshnik style. After her death, it was worn by her daughter-in-law, Queen Rambai Barni, [read more]
Auguste von Harrach

The Year of Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz – Auguste von Harrach – “A sunny, gentle and kind old lady” (Part five)

Read part four here. Over the next few years, Auguste travelled to Switzerland several times. In 1844, Auguste moved into a house on the edge of Sanssouci Park, which is now called Villa Liegnitz. She was often visited by Princess Marie, the wife of her stepson, Prince Charles. While travelling in 1847, she received an [read more]