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Women who were passed over – Prussia

Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The Kingdom of Prussia existed from 1701 to 1918, and it operated under the principle of salic law, which barred women from the throne entirely. So, if we assume absolute primogeniture (where the eldest child inherits regardless of sex), which women were passed over? Princess Wilhelmine of Prussia Princess Wilhelmine was born on 3 July [read more]

Empress Jianming and Empress Erzhu – The Erzhu sisters who both became Empresses of the Northern Wei Dynasty

Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 0

Empress Jianming and Empress Erzhu were sisters.[1] They were the daughters of Erzhu Zhao, who was regent and the unofficial ruler of the Northern Wei Dynasty from 530 C.E. to 532 C.E.[2] Empress Jianming was the Empress to Emperor Jianming of the Northern Wei Dynasty.[3] [4]Empress Erzhu was the Empress to Emperor Jiemin of the Northern [read more]

Who would be Queen of Laos today?

Monday, 26 January 2026, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The Kingdom of Laos existed from 1946 to 1975. King Sisavangvong was its first King, and he was also the last ruler of the Lao Kingdom of Luang Prabang. Laos had had several Kingdoms over the centuries, but we are focusing on the most recent one. The Queens mentioned here are consorts. Any titles following [read more]

Book News Week 5

Saturday, 24 January 2026, 16:00 Moniek Bloks 0

*contains affiliate links* Book News Week 5 – 26 January – 1 February 2026 The Real Wallis Simpson Hardcover – 30 January 2026 (UK) Lost Heirs of the Tudor Crown Hardcover – 30 January 2026 (UK) The Wives of Henry VIII Hardcover – 30 January 2026 (UK) Mary of Modena: James II’s Dazzling Queen Hardcover [read more]

Grand Empress Dowager Lou Zhaojun – The Grand Empress Dowager who married the man she was smitten with at first sight

Saturday, 24 January 2026, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 0

Grand Empress Dowager Lou Zhaojun was the posthumous Empress of Emperor Gao Huan. She came from a wealthy family.[1] However, she became smitten at first sight with Gao Huan, who was originally a low-ranking military officer.[2] She married him against the wishes of her parents.[3] Gao Huan would eventually become one of the most powerful men [read more]

The Luxembourg Diamond Butterfly Tiara

Friday, 23 January 2026, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

This delicate Diamond Butterfly tiara could possibly have been a wedding gift to its wearer, Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg. She first wore the tiara during the 2014 National Day gala and again in 2016, and combined it with butterfly earrings. The set was made by Van Cleef & Arpels. They are quite delicate and [read more]