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Book News Week 39

Saturday, 19 September 2026, 10:00 Moniek Bloks 0

*contains affiliate links* Book News Week 39 – 21 September – 27 September 2026 Catherine & Diana: The inside story of how the Princesses of Wales shaped the modern monarchy Kindle Edition – 24 September 2026 (US) Hardcover – 24 September 2026 (UK) Cleopatra: Histories, Dreams and Distortions Paperback – 22 September 2026 (US) Swan [read more]

Princess Ingeborg’s Boucheron Circle Tiara

Friday, 18 September 2026, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Princess Ingeborg’s Boucheron Circle Tiara is part of the Norwegian royal family’s collection. It was purchased in 1900 by Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland, at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. He gave it to his wife, Princess Ingeborg of Denmark. Three large pearl elements were later added to it. It wasn’t one of Princess Ingeborg’s [read more]

Empress Shirindari – Temur Khan of Yuan Dynasty’s overlooked first Empress

Thursday, 17 September 2026, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 1

Empress Shirindari was one of China’s most forgotten empresses.[1] She was the first empress of Temur Khan (also known as Emperor Chengzong of the Yuan Dynasty). She was a granddaughter of the famous Kublai Khan.[2] She was an empress for five years.[3] She died young and childless.[4] The birthdate of Empress Shirindari is unknown.[5] She was a member of [read more]

Who would be Empress of Russia today?

Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The Russian Empire came to an end in 1917 following the February Revolution, which led to the abdication of Emperor Nicholas II, and the formation of the Russian Provisional Government. Nicholas II, his wife, Alexandra Feodorovna, and their children were killed by the Bolsheviks in 1918. So, who would be the Empress (consort) of Russia today? [read more]

Imperial Consort Li Ye – Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty’s Imperial Consort who became a famous poet

Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 0

Imperial Consort Li Ye was one of the most famous poets of the Tang Dynasty.[1] She was Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty’s imperial consort.[2] She was chosen for her literary talent.[3] However, Imperial Consort Li Ye became a tragic victim of imperial politics.[4] However, Imperial Consort Li Ye’s greatest legacy is her poems.[5] The birthdate of Imperial Consort [read more]

Empress Bulughan – The Empress who brought peace and stability to her empire

Monday, 14 September 2026, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 0

Empress Bulughan was one of the most powerful empresses of the Yuan Dynasty. She was the second empress consort of Temur Khan (also known as Emperor Chenzong of the Yuan Dynasty). Because Temur Khan was often ill, Empress Bulughan was the unofficial ruler.[1] During her time as the unofficial ruler, Empress Bulughan brought peace and [read more]