Articles by Brittani Barger

About Brittani Barger

My name is Brittani, and I am from Tennessee, USA. I have a B.A. in Political Science and History from the University of Tennessee: Knoxville, and I’m currently pursuing my master’s degree at Northeastern University. I’ve been passionate about history since I was a child. My favorite areas to study and research are World War II through the Cold War, as well as studying the ancient Romans and Egyptians. Aside from pursuing my passion for writing about history, I am the Deputy Editor for Royal Central. I am also an avid reader who believes you can never stop learning! On any weekend in the fall, you can find me watching college football (American football) and cheering on my Tennessee Volunteers! You can contact me on Twitter @brittani_91 .

Don’t compare the Princess Mako situation to Harry and Meghan – they are not similar

Tuesday, 2 November 2021, 6:00 Brittani Barger 0

Since the former Princess Mako of Japan wed her college sweetheart, Kei Komuro, last week, endless comparisons have been made with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as both couples have decided to settle in the United States. However, their situations could not be more different. One was forced out of the Imperial Family by [read more]

Princess Gabriella – Monaco’s youngest princess

Friday, 1 October 2021, 6:00 Brittani Barger 0

Born on 10 December 2014, Princess Gabriella is Monaco’s youngest princess. She is the only daughter of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco and holds the full title of Her Serene Highness Princess Gabriella Thérèse Marie of Monaco, Countess of Carladès. Gabriella was born in Monaco’s Princess Grace Hospital Centre, two minutes ahead [read more]

A look at Queen Rania of Jordan

Tuesday, 31 August 2021, 12:00 Brittani Barger 0

*contains affiliate links* Born in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on 31 August 1970, Rania Al-Yassin is the daughter of Palestinians, Faisal Sedki al-Yassin, a pediatric doctor, and Ilham Yasmin. It was before the 1967 Arab-Israeli War that her parents moved from the West Bank to Kuwait. Rania has an older sister, Dina, and a younger brother, [read more]

The Duchess of Windsor’s style

Monday, 30 August 2021, 6:00 Brittani Barger 0

While Wallis spent the majority of her royal life outside of the United Kingdom, that did not prevent her from wearing some of the most fashionable items during her time. Wallis was always on top of the current trends and even ahead of her time in some instances. For example, Vogue reported how when most [read more]

Sweden’s temporary first lady – Princess Christina, Mrs Magnuson

Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 6:00 Brittani Barger 0

Before King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden married Queen Silvia, his youngest older sister, Princess Christina, stepped into the role and served as an unofficial ‘first lady’ for Sweden. So when Carl Gustaf met Silvia at the Olympics, Christina was the first to welcome her and showed her the ropes once she became Queen Silvia. [read more]

A look at Princess Claire of Luxembourg

Monday, 21 June 2021, 6:00 Brittani Barger 0

Born in Filderstadt, West Germany, to Hartmut and Gabriele Lademacher, the future Princess Claire was their second child after their son, Felix. Claire Margareta Lademacher was born on 21 March 1985 into a wealthy German family. Her father is the founder of LHS Telekommunikation and made his fortune by investing in the software industry. Until [read more]