must read Archives - History of Royal Women

Book News Week 7

Saturday, 7 February 2026, 11:00 Moniek Bloks 0

*contains affiliate links* Book News Week 7 – 9 February- 15 February 2026 Rebel of the Regency: The Scandalous Saga of Caroline of Brunswick, Britain’s Uncrowned Queen Hardcover – 10 February 2026 (US) Audible – 10 February 2026 (US & UK) Kindle – 10 February (US) Love Letters of Kings and Queens Paperback – 12 [read more]

The Luxembourg Belgian Scroll Tiara

Friday, 6 February 2026, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The Belgian Scroll Tiara arrived in Luxembourg as part of the trousseau of Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium when she married the future Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg in 1953. The tiara was a wedding present from the Société Générale, a bank from France. It was made by Henry Coosemans. Joséphine-Charlotte wore the Belgian Scroll tiara [read more]

Princess Sun Luyu – The Princess who was murdered by her own sister

Thursday, 5 February 2026, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 0

Princess Sun Luyu has often been overshadowed by her more famous and ruthless sister, Grand Princess Sun Luban.[1] She lived during the Three Kingdoms era. Princess Sun Luyu was the daughter of Emperor Sun Quan of the Wu Dynasty. Princess Sun Luyu was very influential.[2] However, she supported a prince, whom her sister strongly disliked, [read more]

The Year of Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz – Princess Marie of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach – “Angel from heaven” (Part one)

Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Princess Marie of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach was born on 3 February 1808 as the daughter of Charles Frederick, future Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach and Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia. She was their eldest surviving child as her elder brother, Charles, had died in infancy two years earlier. She also had two younger siblings: Augusta (born 1811) [read more]

Book News Week 6

Saturday, 31 January 2026, 8:00 Moniek Bloks 0

*contains affiliate links* Book News Week 6 – 2 February – 8 February 2026 The Last Empress of France: The Rebellious Life of Eugénie de Montijo Paperback – 5 February 2026 (UK) Cleopatra: A Reference Guide to Her Life and Works (Significant Figures in World History) Hardcover – 5 February 2026 (US) The Lives and [read more]

Princess Xian – The tribal Chieftain who made a peaceful relationship with the Sui Dynasty

Saturday, 31 January 2026, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 0

Princess Xian was a tribal chieftain of the Li tribe in Southern China. She was a loyal supporter of the Chen Dynasty. When the Chen Dynasty fell, Princess Xian lent her support to Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty.[1] Emperor Wen greatly admired Princess Xian.[2] He awarded her with many honours.[3] In return, she helped keep her [read more]