The Lily Brooch was made for Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) in 1938 by Cartier from six drops and 197 brilliants, which were already in the Queen’s collection. The result was quite a large and interesting brooch in the form of “a stem of lilies, with two open flowers, claw- and pavé-set with brilliants, [read more]
The Platinum Queen: Over 75 Speeches Given by Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch Hardcover – 5 May 2022 (UK) & 1 July 2022 (US) For the first time, all 70 of the Queen’s Christmas speeches are published together in full, along with six additional feature speeches made at significant points in her life. Elizabeth I’s Final Years: [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]
*contains affiliate links* The Times Queen Elizabeth II: Her 70 year reign Hardcover – 14 October 2021 (UK) & 1 February 2022 (US) Discover how the reign of Britain’s longest-serving monarch unfolded, as seen through fascinating Times articles and photography. Published to commemorate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this full-colour book is a detailed profile of [read more]
As Queen Margrethe II of Denmark celebrated the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne, the day was also be tinged with sadness for her as it also marked the anniversary of the loss of her beloved father. Embed from Getty Images Queen Margrethe went to visit the grave of her parents, King Frederik [read more]
Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born on 9 January 1982 as the daughter of Michael and Carole Middleton in Reading at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Her younger sister Pippa was born in 1983, and her younger brother James was born in 1987. Catherine was baptized at the parish church of St. Andrew’s Bradfield on 20 June [read more]
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