Tuesday 25 April 2017

Tiara Time!!!

It's Tiara time!!! There were three Tiara events recently. In Spain, In The Netherlands and in Denmark. 

 22nd February - Spain 



Queen Letizia of Spain wears the Fleur de Lys Tiara. This one dates back to 1906 and probably ranks 3rd in the importance of Spanish tiaras. I think the tiara is just too big for her. Letizia is tiny and should've gone with a smaller tiara. In addition you kind of lose her in the black dress. I would've given her something a bit more colourful to wear.

27th March - The Netherlands



Queen Maxima wears the Diamond Bandeau Tiara, The Tiara is not so old, and dates back to 1937. Maxima wears it every now and then. I think Maxima looks beautiful. I love her dress and the pattern. The tiara is a good choice, as it's quite subtle. The First Lady of Argentina is not royal so she won't be wearing a tiara, so a smaller tiara is quite appropriate.

28th March - Denmark. 


L-R:  Crown Princess Mary wearing the Ruby Parure Tiara. This is one of her favourites. It dates back to 1804 and is one of the eldest in the Danish Collection. It is Mary most frequently worn tiara.

Queen Margrethe II wears the Pearl Poire tiara. This one dates back to 1825 and is also one of the eldest in the collection. It also happens to be Margrethe's favourite tiara.

Queen Mathilde wears the Nine Provinces Tiara in all it's glory. Usually Mathilde just wears the base. This is the second eldest, but most important tiara in Belgium's collection.


Another shot of Mary in the Ruby Parure. I love the simplicity of her dress, the gold is stunning and the red ribbon works beautifully with the tiara. Just stunning!


Not a fan of Princess Marie's dress. She is wearing what looks like (it's hard to tell) the Diamond Floral Tiara. The tiara is owned by Princess Marie and she wears it most frequently of her two tiaras.

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Death of Richard, 6th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg

on March 13th Richard, 6th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg died suddenly. There were no signs of ill health prior to his death. Prince Richard died at the age of 82.

 Richard was married to Princess Benedikte of Denmark, making him brother-in-law to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and to Queen Anne-Marie of Greece. He is uncle to their children (Crown Prince Frederik, Prince Joachim, Princess Alexia, Crown Prince Pavlos, Prince Nikolaos, Princess Theodora and Prince Philippos).

 Richard and Benedikte were married for 49 years (as of February 2017) and have three children together; 

 1). Gustav, 7th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg
2). Princess Alexandra
3). Princess Nathalie

 Prince Richard was also blessed to see four grandchildren;

 1). Count Richard (aged 18) - Son of Alexandra
2). Countess Ingrid (aged 14) - Daughter of Alexandra
3). Konstantin (aged 7) - Son of Nathalie
4). Louisa (aged 2) - Daughter of Nathalie

 The funeral was held on March 21st 2017 and attended by royal representatives from Greece, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands and of course The Danish royal family attended.


A grieving widow, Princess Benedikte


Gustav, 7th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg carries medals received by his father.


Princess Alexandra with her husband Count Jefferson and daughter Countess Ingrid


The family (L-R): Princess Benedikte, Count Richard, Carina Axelsson, Princess Alexandra and Countess Ingrid. (at the back on the right) Princess Nathalie and her husband Alexander.


Princess Nathalie and her husband Alexander


Ever supportive big sister; Queen Margrethe II and Consort Prince Henrik


Crown Princess Mary & Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark


Princess Marie & Prince Joachim of Denmark


Younger sister; Queen Anne-Marie of Greece & King Constantine II of Greece


King Constantine II of Greece & Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece


Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine of Sweden


King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima & Princess Beatrix of The Netherlands


Princess Martha Louise of Norway
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March Birthdays!!!



1). Lady Rose Gilman (1st March) turns 37. Lady Rose is the third child and younger daughter of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his wife Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester. Lady Rose is a 1st cousin, once removed from Queen Elizabeth II and is currently 31st in line to the throne.

2). Prince Oscar of Sweden (2nd March) turns 1! Prince Oscar is the son, and younger child of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her husband Prince Daniel. Oscar is also a grandson of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. Prince Oscar is currently 3rd in line to the Swedish throne.

3). Prince Paul Louis of Nassau (4th March) turns 19. Prince Paul Louis is the son of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg, and his wife Princess Sibilla. Paul Louis is a nephew of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and is currently 8th in line to the throne.

4). Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (10th March) turns 53. Prince Edward is the youngest child and third son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Edward is currently 9th in line to the throne.

5). Prince Albert II of Monaco (14th March) turns 59.


6). Alexandre 'Sasha' Casiraghi (21st March) turns 4. Sasha is the elder child and only son of Andrea Casiraghi and his wife Tatiana. Sasha is a grandson of Princess Caroline of Monaco & Hanover, and his great uncle is Prince Albert II of Monaco. Sasha is currently 5th in line to the throne.

7). Count Claus-Casimir of Orange (21st March) turns 13. Claus-Casimir is the only son of Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands. Claus is also the only grandson of Princess Beatrix. His uncle is King Willem Alexander II of The Netherlands. Claus is currently 6th in line to the throne.

8). Princess Claire of Luxembourg (21st March) turns 32. Princess Claire is married to Prince Felix of Luxembourg, and is a daughter-in-law of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria-Teresa of Luxembourg.

9). Grand Duchess Maria-Teresa of Luxembourg (22nd March) turns 61. Maria-Teresa is the wife of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg.

10). Princess Eugenie of York (23rd March) turns 27. Princess Eugenie is the younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. Eugenie is also a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Princess Eugenie is currently 8th in line to the throne.


11). Isla Phillips (29th March) turns 5. Isla Phillips is the daughter of Peter & Autumn Phillips. She is a granddaughter of Princess Anne, Princess Royal and a great granddaughter to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Isla is currently 15th in line to the throne.

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1). Prince Gabriel of Nassau (12th March) turns 11. Prince Gabriel is the son of Prince Louis of Luxembourg, and his ex-wife Princess Tessy. Gabriel is a grandson of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria-Teresa of Luxembourg.

2). Xan Windsor, Lord Culloden (12th March) turns 10. Xan is the elder child and only son of Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster (heir to the dukedom of Gloucester). Lord Culloden is a grandson of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his wife Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester. Xan is a 1st cousin, twice removed of Queen Elizabeth II and is currently 26th in line to the throne.

3). Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein (15th March) turns 45. Constantin is a the third child and son of Prince Hans Adam II of Liechtenstein and his wife Marie. Constantin is currently 7th in line to the throne.


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February Celebrations!!!


1). King Willem-Alexander & Queen Maxima of The Netherlands celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary (2/2/2002). The couple have three beautiful daughters together, Catharina-Amalia, Alexia and Ariane.

2). Princess Benedikte of Denmark married Prince Richard, 6th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg on February 3rd 1968. They celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. They have three children, Gustav, Alexandra and Nathalie as well as four grandchildren (Count Richard, Countess Ingrid, Konstantin & Louisa)


1). Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom ascended to the throne on 6th February 1952. She has been reigning for 65 years!!!

2). Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg married Grand Duchess Maria-Teresa on 14th February 1981. They are celebrating their 36th wedding anniversary. The couple have 5 children; Guillaume, Felix, Louis, Alexandra and Sebastien. They also have four grandchildren (Gabriel, Noah, Amalia & Liam)
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Monday 24 April 2017

February Birthdays!!!


A belated happy Birthday to all these Royals who celebrated a birthday in the month of February;


1). Princess Stephanie of Monaco (1st February) turns 52. Stephanie is the sister of Prince Albert II of Monaco and is 11th in line to the throne.

2). Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (5th February) turns 45. Princess Mary is the wife of heir to the Danish throne, Crown Prince Frederik.

3). Princess Louise of Belgium (6th February) turns 13. Louise is the daughter of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire of Belgium. She is a granddaughter of King Albert II and Queen Paola, and a niece of current monarch, King Philippe. Louise is currently 13th in line to the throne.

4). Princess Marie of Denmark (6th February) turns 41. Marie is the wife of Prince Joachim of Denmark, 6th in line to the Danish throne. Marie is a daughter-in-law of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.

5). Prince Hans Adam II of Liechtenstein (14th February) turns 72.


6). Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg (16th February) turns 26. Alexandra is the only daughter of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Marie-Therese. She is currently 5th in line to the throne.

7). Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg (18th February) turns 33. Stephanie is the wife of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, and a daughter-in-law of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Marie-Therese of Luxembourg.

8). Prince Andrew, Duke of York (19th February) turns 57. Prince Andrew is the second son and third child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke of York is currently 6th in line to the British throne.

9). Princess Leonore of Sweden (20th February) turns 3. Princess Leonore is the eldest child and only daughter of Princess Madeleine of Sweden and her husband Christopher O'Neill. Princess Leonore is also a granddaughter of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. She is currently 7th in line to the throne.

10). King Harald V of Norway (21st February) turns 80 years old!


11). Prince Amedeo of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este (21st February) turns 31. Prince Amedeo is the eldest son and child of Princess Astrid of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este and her husband Prince Lorenz. Amedeo is also a grandson of King Albert II and Queen Paola, and a nephew of current Belgian Monarch, King Philippe. Prince Amedeo is currently 6th in line to the throne.

12). Katharine, Duchess of Kent (22nd February) turns 84. The Duchess is married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. The Duke is a 1st Cousin of Queen Elizabeth II and is currently 34th in line to the British throne.

13). Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan (23rd February) turns 57. Prince Naruhito is the elder son of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan, he is heir apparent to the Chrysanthemum Throne.

14). Princess Estelle of Sweden (23rd February) turns 5. Princess Estelle is the eldest child, and only daughter of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her husband Prince Daniel. Estelle is also a granddaughter of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. Princess Estelle is 2nd in line to the Swedish throne.

15). Prince Ernst August of Hanover (26th February) turns 63. Prince Ernst August is the husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco and Hanover.

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Princess Angela of Liechtenstein born on February 3rd turns 59. Angela is the wife of Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein (5th in line to the throne) and is a daughter-in-law of Prince Hans Adam II of Liechtenstein.

Prince Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa of Bahrain turns 2 years old on February 6th. Abdullah is the second son of Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and a grandson of King Hamad of Bahrain. Abdullah is currently 15th in line to the throne of Bahrain.

Princess Sahab bint Abdullah Al Saud of Bahrain turns 24 on February 14th. Princess Sahab is the daughter of the late King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, and wife of Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, son of King Hamad of Bahrain. Her husband is 13th in line to the Bahraini throne.
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Sunday 23 April 2017

30th January and 21st January Birthdays!!!


A very happy Birthday to King Felipe VI of Spain who celebrated his 49th Birthday on January 30th. Congratulations!



 A very happy Birthday to Princess Beatrix, the former Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands. Beatrix celebrated her 79th Birthday on January 31st. I wish her many more years of good health and happiness!!!

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Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia expecting Baby #2!!!

Some wonderful news from the Swedish Royal Family. Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and his wife Princess Sofia are expecting their second child in September of this year.

 Carl Philip and Sofia already have one child, Prince Alexander who recently celebrated his 1st birthday. The new bub will be 6th in line to the Swedish throne.
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It's a boy for Prince Faisal & Princess Zeina of Jordan!!!


Another belated congratulations. This time it goes to Prince Faisal bin Hussein of Jordan and his wife Princess Zeina. On April 8th they welcomed their second son, Prince Muhammad bin Faisal. Prince Faisal also has four other children with his first wife. 

 I wish the family much joy and happiness with their little prince. Prince Muhammad is currently 6th in line to the Jordanian throne. He is a nephew of King Abdullah II.
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It's a Boy for Pierre Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo!!!


A belated congratulations to Pierre Casiraghi and his wife Beatrice Borromeo on the birth of their baby boy. Pierre and Beatrice welcomed a son on 28th February of this year. They named him Stefano Ercole Carlo, his first name is a tribute to Pierre's late father.

 We wish the new parents much happiness with their new little family. Stefano is the fourth grandchild for Princess Caroline of Monaco and Hanover and is currently 8th in line to the throne of Monaco. His Great Uncle is the current monarch, Prince Albert II.
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A Royal Easter

Easter is a big deal for The Royal Families of Europe. Here are some highlights;

In Britain


Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh


Front - Princess Eugenie of York, Princess Beatrice of York,
Back - Prince William, Duke of Cambridge & Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge


Prince Andrew, Duke of York


Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex


Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise Windsor


Sophie, Countess of Wessex and James, Viscount Severn


Princess Anne, Princess Royal and Sir Vice Admiral Timothy Lawrence


Peter & Autumn Phillips

In Denmark there was a double celebration of Queen Margrethe II's birthday and Easter


Queen Margrethe II and Consort Prince Henrik


Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent, Prince Christian and Princess Josephine


Queen Margrethe II, Prince Joachim, Princess Athena and Prince Henrik

In Spain


Queen Letizia, King Felipe VI, Queen Sofia, Infanta Leonor & Infanta Sofia
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Weekly Round up 17th April-23rd April

Monday 17th April 2017

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King Felipe VI meets with Cuba's foreign minister

Tuesday 18th April 2017

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attends the screening of BBC's 'Mind over Marathon'


Prince Albert II visits an exhibition celebrating his Great Grandfather Louis II.


Queen Letizia of Spain attends the Literature Awards

Wednesday 19th April 2017 


Prince Harry opens the London Marathon Expo


Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge met with 'Heads Together' London Marathon Runners


Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko of Japan attend the Japan Science Prize Ceremony


Prince Albert II attends a Quarter Final Soccer match between Monaco and Russia


Louis Ducruet attends a Quarter Final Soccer match between Monaco & Russia


Prince Constantijn of The Netherlands opens the Robobusiness Europe Fair


King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia attend an official lunch for the Literature Awards


King Felipe VI attends the 1st world forum on Urban Violence and Coexistence Education

Thursday 20th April 2017 


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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium invite diplomats to the Royal Greenhouses


Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko of Japan host a Spring Garden Party in the Imperial Palace to celebrate Spring.


Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko with (L-R), Prince Akishino, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Princess Kiko and Princess Mako attend the Garden Party in the grounds of the Imperial Palace to celebrate Spring.


King Willem Alexander attends a reception in honour of his 50th Birthday


King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia attend the presentation of the Literature Award


King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain attend the 25th anniversary of the Seville Universal Exhibition


King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia attend a reception for the World Scout Foundation

Friday 21st April 2017 



Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan meet in Tokyo


King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima attend the King's Games Breakfast


King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima participate in King's Games Youth Sports Day



King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden attend the World Scout Foundation

Saturday 22nd April 2017 



Prince Hans Adam II, Princess Marie, Hereditary Prince Alois and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein meet Pope Francis in Vatican City


Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands attend the World Press Photo Award Ceremony



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Changes to Blog Format

Wow! It's been a while since I've written anything here. With a new full time job I just haven't had the time. So what I'm going to do is change the format. Instead of blogging everyday with 'what's Happening' I'll do a weekly round up feature. This means on a Sunday (Sydney time) I will do a round up of what's been happening in the lives of the Royals. Hopefully this will give me more time to write on my blog, but at the same time not be so time consuming.

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