Royal Couples That Were Not To Be: Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy & Marie Antoinette of Württemberg & Isabella of Savoy-Genoa

The Württemberg Duchess and Savoy Princess  Who Were Linked To The Prince of Naples A report on the Prince of Naples’ purported engagement Article (c) La Stampa On 12 June 1967, the Italian newspaper La Stampa carried the following report: “The promised wife of Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy finally has a face: the girl who,…

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The Royal Hellenic Dynasty: The History of the Greek Royal Family in Pictures and the Written Word

A Book Review by Coryne Hall of The Royal Hellenic Dynasty (co-authored by Prince Michael of Greece, Mrs Helen Helmis-Markesinis and Arturo E. Beéche)   [Note: This book review by Coryne Hall was originally published in Volume 10.5, Issue LIX of the European Royal History Journal of October 2007.] A few years ago a wonderful picture book of the…

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Princess Sofia of Bulgaria Graduates from Swiss University

Princess Sofia with her parents, Prince Konstantin and Princess Maria, with her brother Prince Umberto at the release of her grandfather King Simeon’s autobiography, 2016.Photo (c) Shutterstock. Princess Sofia of Bulgaria recently graduated with a bachelors from EHL Hospitality Business School at Lausanne, Switzerland. The name of the princess appeared on her diploma as Sofia Sajonia…

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Princess Beatrice of York and Fiancé Attend Fundraising Event for Northwood African Education Foundation

Photograph (c) NAEF On Tuesday, 3 December, Princess Beatrice of York and Count Edoardo Mapelli-Mozzi attended the annual Carols by Candlelight at St. Luke’s Church. This yearly occasion seeks to garner funds for the Northwood African Education Foundation (NAEF), of which Princess Beatrice is Patron. Photograph (c) NAEF This year, £14,500 was raised for NAEF….

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