Every time we choose a topic to develop in one of our books, we take a huge risk. Surely, some of our books have been instant hits, others, with more esoteric topics, have taken longer to sell as we introduce these lesser-known royal personages to our avid and knowledgeable readership. When we first mail out…
The full film of the funeral of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg may be viewed at the link below. Aged ninety-eight, the grand duke died on 23 April surrounded by his family. The celebration of his live was in the same vein: the children, grandchildren, and at least one great-grandchild of Grand Duke Jean…
Dear All, This year’s Royal Gatherings in London will take place on 18th & 19th April 2020. As usual it will take place in the auction room of Spink at 67-69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B 4ET. Here is the list of who will be speaking at the conference :- Hugo Vickers — Departing Dukes: Windsor…
Photo (c) David Nivière Photo (c) David Nivière Photo (c) David Nivière Along with Christmas wishes to all, Crown Prince Leka and Crown Princess Elia of the Albanians have released three new pictures of the couple together with their daughter Princess Geraldine of Albania. The images were taken by David Nivière. ______________ For further news and…
The Crown Prince and Princess of Serbia were interviewed by KTVU Channel 2 recently during a visit to Oakland, California. Alexander and Katherine were invited to the area by Steve Wozniak, one of the co-founders of Apple, after Mr Wozniak had paid a trip to Belgrade. During their stay, Crown Prince Alexander and his wife…
Prince Pedro Alberto and Princess Alessandra at the altar. Photo (c) Princess Maria Gabriela of Orleans and Bragança. Over the weekend, members of the Brazilian imperial family gathered at Petropolis as Prince Pedro Alberto de Orleans e Bragança and his wife Princess Alessandra renewed their wedding vows. Pedro Alberto and Alessandra celebrated their marriage on 3…
Recently, HSH Fürstin Hildegard zu Stolberg-Roßla passed away at the age of ninety-seven in the MathildenHospital at Büdingen. The princess had been admitted to hospital due to a broken bone. Due to her fragile state of health, the Fürstin zu Stolberg-Roßla was not able to recover. Mayor Ulrike Pfeiffer-Pantring of Ortenberg once said of the late…
Prince Nicholas of Romania and his wife Alina-Maria have welcomed the arrival of their first child. Maria-Alexandra of Romania was born at the Polizu Hospital in Bucharest at 8:05pm on Saturday, 7 November 2020. Mother and daughter “are both well and healthy.” Among others, the couple have received congratulatory messages from Prince Jean d’Orléans, Count…
In 1956, a row between Dowager Duchess Viktoria Luise of Brunswick, born a Princess of Prussia as the only daughter of German Emperor Wilhelm II, and her children erupted into public view. Princess Viktoria Luise of Prussia, Dowager Duchess of Brunswick. The issue began in 1953 upon the death of Prince Ernst August of Hannover,…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex presented their first child to the world today at St George’s Hall in Windsor Castle. Held by his father, the couple’s son was wrapped in a white shawl and remained calm throughout his parents’ interaction with the reporters present. The Duke and Duchess confirmed that they were going to…