Read part one here. In the early 1860s, Emperor Napoléon III wished to turn Mexico into a satellite state and needed a figurehead for the empty throne. He chose Maximilian, who needed a challenge, and he accepted the throne against his brother’s advice. There were many doubts about this, but he believed that he could [read more]
With the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary was created. Count Gyula Andrássy, who shared Empress Elisabeth’s devotion to Hungary, became its first Prime Minister and a coronation for the King and Queen of Hungary was arranged for 8 June 1867. During a prior visit to Hungary, Elisabeth had been a huge [read more]
Charlotte of Belgium was born on 7 June 1840 as the daughter of Leopold I of Belgium and Louise of Orléans. Though her childhood was considered to be happy, she had little contact with her parents. Charlotte was separated from her brothers and was given an entirely different education. She grew up fast, and Charlotte was just [read more]
Empress Yuan remains one of China’s most controversial monarchs. She has often been considered one of the world’s shortest-reigning monarchs in history.[1] At only fifty days old, she ruled as a female empress for only one day.[2] For centuries, she has been overlooked as a ruler by ancient historians simply because she was a girl who [read more]
On 5 June 1962, a day before her father’s birthday, Princess Astrid was born as the daughter of the then Prince and Princess of Liège, later King Albert II and Queen Paola of the Belgians – with a grand total of seven names – Astrid Josephine Charlotte Fabrizia Elisabeth Paola Maria – and weighing 3,3 [read more]
*contains affiliate links* The Queen: 70 Glorious Years is just one of many books being released to celebrate The Queen’s platinum jubilee, but this is the official souvenir publication from the Royal Collection Trust. The book highlights the memorable events during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign in photographs. These photographs are accompanied by quotes and context [read more]
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