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About Moniek Bloks
My name is Moniek and I am from the Netherlands. I began this website in 2013 because I wanted to share these women's amazing stories.
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Wilhelmine Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Austria

Wilhelmine Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg – The duties of my class (Part one)

Monday, 6 September 2021, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0
Wilhelmine Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg was born on 21 April 1671 as the daughter of John Frederick, Duke of Brunswick-Calenberg, and Princess Benedicta Henrietta of the Palatinate. She was one of four daughters, although her eldest sister did not survive to adulthood. Her father died when she was six years old, and as she did not [read more]
revealing britain's systemic racism
Book Reviews

Book Review: Revealing Britain’s Systemic Racism by Kimberley Ducey and Joe R. Feagin

Friday, 3 September 2021, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 1
*review copy* *contains affiliate links* I have to admit that I was immediately intrigued by the title of this book – ‘The Case of Meghan Markle and the Royal Family.’ A lot has been said in the last few years about whether or not Meghan faced racism and although as a white woman, I am [read more]
House Doorn
Henriette of Schönaich-Carolath

Special Tour: The Attic of House Doorn

Wednesday, 1 September 2021, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0
Huis Doorn, or House Doorn, in the Netherlands is perhaps best known as the last residence and final resting place of the exiled German Emperor Wilhelm II. While most of the House is open to the public, its attic was not open. Huis Doorn is now offering a special tour twice a week where you [read more]
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Royal News

Alexander Farnese and wife Maria of Portugal reinterred after poisoning theory investigation

Sunday, 29 August 2021, 12:00 Moniek Bloks 0
Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma and his wife Maria of Portugal were reinterred yesterday after having been exhumed in 2020 to investigate a theory that the Duke had been poisoned. They were both exhumed, as they were buried together. Their remains were returned to the crypt of the Santa Maria della Steccata around 4 P.M. [read more]
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Liechtenstein

[GALLERY] The funeral of Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein

Sunday, 29 August 2021, 11:42 Moniek Bloks 0
Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein was laid to rest yesterday. See the images below:
marie liechtenstein
Liechtenstein

Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein laid to rest

Saturday, 28 August 2021, 17:35 Moniek Bloks 0
Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein, was laid to rest following a service in St. Florin’s Cathedral. The Princely Family of Liechtenstein was well represented at the funeral service today, with most senior members of the family in the front row seats. Royal guests of reigning houses included Queen Sofia of Spain and Princess Caroline of Monaco, [read more]

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