Lilian Baels

Did King Baudouin of Belgium have a relationship with his stepmother, Lilian, Princess of Réthy?

Did King Baudouin of Belgium have a relationship with his stepmother, Lilian, Princess of Réthy? Former Prime Minister Achille Van Acker certainly thought so. His diaries which describe the relationship are now available to view in the archives. Rumours first reached Van Acker in November 1952, and he worried about them, so he wrote in [read more]

Royal News

China bans several palace dramas

Chinese state media have attacked the popular historical palace dramas for their extravagance and “negative influence on society” and some have subsequently been taken down from TV channels. The series Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace, which features Empress Ulanara, has been replaced by a reality show. Newspapers attacked the “sins” of these palace dramas and claimed they encourage [read more]