The Mysterious Diana Battye: the Beautiful Bride of an Asquith Scion Who Vanished Before Their Wedding

Michael Asquith and Diana Battye, 1938. On 5 September 1915, Diana “Didi” Eveline Montagu Battye was born at Kensington, London. Diana was the only child of Lieutenant Colonel Percival “Percy” Lawrence Montagu Battye (1886-1945) and Elisabeth (also known as “Elise” and “Elsie“) Rodocanachi (1891-1982), who married at All Saints Church, Binfield, on 23 June 1914.  The marriage…

Read More

100 Years Since the Marriage of Prince René of Bourbon-Parma and Princess Margrethe of Denmark

One hundred years ago today, on 9 June 1921, Princess Margrethe of Denmark married Prince René of Bourbon-Parma (1894-1962), one of the sons of Duke Roberto of Parma and Infanta Maria Antonia of Portugal. Princess Margrethe of Denmark (1895-1992) was the only daughter of Prince Valdemar of Denmark (1858-1939) and his wife Princess Marie (1865-1909; née…

Read More

Welcome the Newest Additions to the Belgian Royal Family: HRH Princess Delphine of Belgium and Her Children

HRH Princess Delphine of Belgium   The Brussels Court of Appeals has handed down its verdict in the case of Delphine (formerly Boël) and her father King Albert II. As of today, Delphine’s surname is “van Saksen-Coburg/de Saxe-Cobourg” (of Saxe-Coburg). Furthermore, the court has found that she is entitled to the Belgian royal title and…

Read More

The Count and Countess of Dreux Are Expecting Their Third Child

Prince François and Princess Therese d’Orléans, 2014. In an interview with Ultima Hora, Prince François and Princess Theresa d’Orléans revealed that they are expecting their third child. The Count and Countess of Dreux live in Mallorca with son Prince Philippe (b.2017) and daughter Princess Marie Amélie (b.2019). Prince François d’Orléans (b.1982), youngest child of Prince…

Read More