Empress Michiko – A fairytale gone wrong
The future Empress of Japan was born as Michiko Shōda as the daughter of Hidesaburō Shōda and Fumiko Soejima on 20 October 1934 at the […]
Articles by Moniek
Book News May 2019
The Young Victoria Hardcover – 14 May 2019 (UK) & 7 May 2019 (US) This beautiful, extensively researched volume investigates the birth and early life of […]
Queen Victoria in her Journal – 18 April 1839
Queen Victoria in her Journal – 18 April 1839 Lord M. then said, “Now Ma’am, for this other matter.” I felt terrified (foolishly) when it […]
500: Catherine de’ Medici & her daughters
To celebrate the 500th birthday of the formidable Catherine de’ Medici, we will be posting seven articles over the next seven days about her. This […]
500: Catherine de’ Medici & her daughters-in-law
To celebrate the 500th birthday of the formidable Catherine de’ Medici, we will be posting seven articles over the next seven days about her. This […]
From Queen Victoria to the Princess Royal – 14 April 1858
From Queen Victoria to the Princess Royal – Buckingham Palace, 14 April 1858 And now I must again come with a little scold; you have […]
