I wasn’t planning to read Prince Harry’s new memoir, Spare, but the leaks and press narrative surrounding the book prior to launch compelled me to pick it up so that I could judge the book in context and give Harry a fair shot at telling his story. I went into this book with an open […]
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Kate in sparkles & Camilla finally wears something new to first State Banquet of Charles reign
Popping out of my hidey-hole because TIARAS!!! Tonight was the first State Banquet of King Charles III reign – hosting the President of South Africa. The Princess of Wales turned out in a sparkly white dress with cape sleeves – which looks beautiful – but the main event is Queen Camilla who finally wore a […]
King Charles III addresses the UK for the first time
King Charles III returned to London on September 9, 2022 after spending his first night as king at Balmoral in Scotland. Embed from Getty Images Upon return to Buckingham Palace, The King and Queen Camilla greeted members of the public outside BP and looked at the flowers and such that had been left in front […]
King Charles III releases first statement on death of The Queen
On September 8, 2022, shortly after the announcement that Queen Elizabeth II had died, Buckingham Palace released a statement from His Majesty King Charles III on the death of his mother. The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my […]
Queen Elizabeth II has died, age 96
Queen Elizabeth II has died today, September 8, 2022. She was 96 years old and reigned for over 70 years on the British throne. Buckingham Palace released the statement: The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. […]
Prince George turns 9
I can’t believe it’s been 9 whole years since we all stared at a door for a month waiting for the birth of Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge’s first child. So much has changed in those 9 years! Today, July 22, marks Prince George‘s 9th birthday. To mark George’s 9th birthday, Kensington Palace […]
Kate wears Diana’s earrings for Royal Ascot
After a week filled with other events, Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge made an appearance on the final day of Royal Ascot 2022 (Friday, June 17). Embed from Getty Images Kate brought out a pair of Princess Diana’s diamond and pearl earrings – the c-shape pair with south sea pearls (that Kate changed […]
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3 new tiara wearers on the scene for Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday gala
My tiara-loving heart is so full! We had three new tiara debuts last night (June 17) during the 18th birthday gala for Princess Ingrid Alexandra, from the birthday girl herself and the other two newly 18 year old princesses of Europe: Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange; and Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant. Embed from Getty […]
First tiara portraits of Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra
Ahead of a gala dinner tonight in Norway to celebrate Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18 birthday, the Royal Court released three new portraits of Ingrid wearing her great-great-grandmother’s tiara, which was a gift for her 18th birthday. Ingrid is wearing Princess Ingeborg’s Diamond and Pearl Tiara, which was given to Princess Ingeborg of Sweden by her […]
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Kate in blue & Camilla in velvet robes for Order of the Garter 2022
Today, June 13, was the Order of the Garter ceremony at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle; held for the first time since 2019. Queen Elizabeth II missed the ceremony itself but did invest the new Companions (as Sovereign of the Garter) and attended the lunch. One of the new Companions this year is The […]