Ernestine Charlotte of Nassau-Siegen was born on 23 October 1623 as the daughter of John VIII, Count of Nassau-Siegen and Ernestine Yolande of Ligne. She was probably born in Brussels. Her siblings were: Maria (1619-1620). an unnamed sister (born and died 1620), Claire Marie (1621 -1695), Lamberta Albertine (1625-1635) and Johann Franz Desideratus (1627-1699). Her [read more]
The coronation portrait of Queen Camilla has been revealed. It is to form part of the royal collection and was painted by Paul S. Benney. The portrait will hang in the National Gallery until June 5th. It will then move to the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, where it can be seen during the summer [read more]
Princess Margaret of the United Kingdom and Antony Armstrong-Jones were married on 6 May 1960 at Westminster Abbey in the first-ever televised British royal wedding. As her father, King George VI, had already died, she was escorted to the altar by her brother-in-law, the Duke of Edinburgh. They had arrived in the Glass Coach, travelling [read more]
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Artwork from significant moments of the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla has been revealed for the first time. The second anniversary of the coronation is coming up. Five artists were commissioned by King Charles to capture moments of the coronation weekend. Four alumni from the Royal Drawing School were selected for positions along [read more]
Lakshamilavan, Princess consort of Siam, was one of the four wives of King Vajiravudh or Rama VI of Siam. Long after her glittering tenure, she met a tragic fate at the hands of her gardeners. She was born Princess Wanphimon Worawan on 3 July 1899 as the daughter of Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong, one of [read more]
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