The remains of Emma of Normandy – an 11th-century Queen of England (twice!) – have possibly been found in a mausoleum discovered in Winchester Cathedral. The names of eight kings, two bishops and that of Emma of Normandy were found on six mortuary chests and now scientists from the University of Bristol are assessing the [read more]
Anne de Mowbray was born on 10 December 1472 at Framlingham Castle as the only surviving child of John de Mowbray, 4th Duke of Norfolk and Lady Elizabeth Talbot. Anne’s father died suddenly when Anne was just three years old, and Anne became one of the greatest heiresses of the time. Though she could not [read more]
I can’t even remember how long ago I spotted this book. Excitedly, I went to the publisher’s website only to find…nothing. Then last February it was suddenly released in the UK without much fanfare and I was finally able to order it. Forgotten Royal by Erin Lawless covers the lives of 30 women. They are: [read more]
Elisabeth Hildebrand (or Hillebrand) was born in 1757 as the daughter of an Adam (Rupert?) Hildebrand and an Ursula (Eva?) Berner. She was the youngest of ten siblings. The family was of humble origin, the family either ran a small farm in Berchtesgaden or they sold goods on a market. On 4 June 1787, the wife [read more]
In October 1937, the German government paid for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to visit Germany. They went against the advice of the British government, but there was little they could do to prevent it. Just before the trip, King George VI’s private secretary wrote, “Eden had discussed the matter with the Prime Minister, [read more]
The Walloon Church in Delft is attached to a far more famous building – the Prinsenhof where William, Prince of Orange was assassinated. Before this, it was part of a convent and used as a court chapel by the Prince of Orange and his family. Louise Juliana, William’s first daughter with Charlotte of Bourbon, was [read more]
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