http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/ The Royal Forums - The noblest of all Royal forums! The place to exhange information about your favorite royal. Join FREE today! en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:22:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.theroyalforums.com/ugala/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/ http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f114/school-25879-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:47:16 GMT Has it been announced where Lady Louise will be going to school? Also, anyone have any newer pictures of Louise and James--since Windsor Horse Show or Trooping the Colour? Has it been announced where Lady Louise will be going to school? Also, anyone have any newer pictures of Louise and James--since Windsor Horse Show or Trooping the Colour? ]]> The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Family Hopewell http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f114/school-25879.html http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f21/xixth-ibero-american-summit-estoril-portugal-nov-30-to-dec-1-2009-a-25878-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:41:35 GMT XIX Cumbre Iberoamericana de Jefes de Estado...]]> November 30 and December 1

King and Queen

The XIXth Ibero-American Summit of Chiefs of State and of Government Estoril (Portugal)

XIX Cumbre Iberoamericana de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno. Casa de Su Majestad el Rey de España


XIXth Ibero-American Summit
XIX Cimeira Ibero-americana ]]> Royal Family of Spain lula http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f21/xixth-ibero-american-summit-estoril-portugal-nov-30-to-dec-1-2009-a-25878.html http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f21/state-visit-to-the-tunisian-republic-and-official-visit-to-malta-november-2009-a-25877-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:18 GMT Viaje de Estado de Sus Majestades los Reyes a la República Tunecina. Casa de Su Majestad el Rey...]]> November 24 and 25

State Visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen to the Tunisian Republic

Viaje de Estado de Sus Majestades los Reyes a la República Tunecina. Casa de Su Majestad el Rey de España

November 25 and 26

Official Visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen to the Republic of Malta

Viaje Oficial de Sus Majestades los Reyes a la República de Malta. Casa de Su Majestad el Rey de España ]]> Royal Family of Spain lula http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f21/state-visit-to-the-tunisian-republic-and-official-visit-to-malta-november-2009-a-25877.html http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f14/were-back-unexpected-forums-outage-25875-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:34:56 GMT An exploit in our software was taken advantage of by some hackers who linked to a malicious site. It appears there was a little over 4 hours between the time it happened and the time we took the servers offline Thursday. In an effort to minimize damage to the board we opted to shut everything... An exploit in our software was taken advantage of by some hackers who linked to a malicious site. It appears there was a little over 4 hours between the time it happened and the time we took the servers offline Thursday.

In an effort to minimize damage to the board we opted to shut everything down while we investigated the issue and formulated a game plan. Our team (server admins, programmers, and software vendors) coordinated and developed a plan to remove the malicious files and secure the servers. We believe that forum members should not have any system issues associated with this so long they didn't visit the malicious site AND install anything.

While the service interruption was unfortunate, it was important to us to make sure this issue was fully addressed before returning to business as usual. Protecting our community from this kind of intrusion is paramount and we'll post more info here as it becomes available. It's possible that we may need to continue tweak the forum setup and if so, we may have another service interruption.

We thank you for understanding:flowers: ]]> Announcements Andy R http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f14/were-back-unexpected-forums-outage-25875.html http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f184/who-is-alec-juandicimo-carlos-25851-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:30:06 GMT I was looking at King Juan Carlos' Wikipedia entry today, and it refers to him and Queen Sofia as having "two daughters, Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina, and two sons, the heir apparent, Felipe, and younger brother Alec Juanducimo Carlos."

Is this a child who died or some prank entry on Wikipedia? ]]> King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia kalnel http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f184/who-is-alec-juandicimo-carlos-25851.html http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f119/louis-pauline-and-camille-their-future-roles-in-monaco-25849-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:38:56 GMT http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...aco-24999.html *thread,* *the role of Louis, Pauline and Camille was briefly discussed. * *Do you think that they should participate in...]]> In the http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...aco-24999.html thread, the role of Louis, Pauline and Camille was briefly discussed.

Do you think that they should participate in official state events, should Stephanie shield them from the press and finally what role do you think they will play in the future of Monaco.

Please remember to be civil and respect the opinions of those who you might disagree with.

Zonk
Monaco Forums Moderator ]]> Princess Stephanie and Family Zonk http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f119/louis-pauline-and-camille-their-future-roles-in-monaco-25849.html http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f235/which-royal-was-born-in-the-same-year-as-you-25848-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:13:17 GMT I am just 25 days older than Archduchess Gabriella of Austria. We both were born in March 1994. I am just 25 days older than Archduchess Gabriella of Austria. We both were born in March 1994. ]]> Royal Chit Chat Shikha Pal http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f235/which-royal-was-born-in-the-same-year-as-you-25848.html http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f61/royal-polar-expedition-scandinavian-heirs-trips-to-svalbard-and-greenland-25847-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:47:08 GMT The Royal House of Norway informs the edition of a new book, "Royal Polar Expedition", a book on the Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Prince Haakon or Norway and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden trips to Svalbard in 2008 and to Greenland in 2009.

Money from the book will go to charity.

Google Traductor ]]> Royal Library Paty http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f61/royal-polar-expedition-scandinavian-heirs-trips-to-svalbard-and-greenland-25847.html http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f76/a-boy-for-the-the-duke-and-duchess-of-vend-me-prince-gaston-19-november-2009-a-25846-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:35:58 GMT www.gensdefrance.com]]> TRH the Duke and Duchess of Vendôme are happy to announce the birth of their son, HRH Prince Gaston, on November 19, 2009.

www.gensdefrance.com ]]> French Royalty Princess Robijn http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f76/a-boy-for-the-the-duke-and-duchess-of-vend-me-prince-gaston-19-november-2009-a-25846.html http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f97/are-these-outfits-suitable-for-official-events-25840-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:24:27 GMT This thread is to discuss whether or not outfits worn by royals are suitable for official events they attened to. Is it too casual, to dressy etc... Please remember this is a discussion thread and not a picture posting thread with no comments made :flowers: Nov 15, 2009 - Princess Mathilde... This thread is to discuss whether or not outfits worn by royals are suitable for official events they attened to. Is it too casual, to dressy etc...

Please remember this is a discussion thread and not a picture posting thread with no comments made :flowers:

Nov 15, 2009 - Princess Mathilde at the occasion of the King`s Day at the Cathedral of Brussels.
Picture

Nov 18, 2009 - Princess Letizia visited a traditional Students Residence in Madrid.
Picture ]]> Royal Style File dazzling http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f97/are-these-outfits-suitable-for-official-events-25840.html http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f175/visit-of-prince-and-princess-of-asturias-to-morocco-19-november-2009-a-25817-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:02:58 GMT ولي عهد إسبانيا وقرينته يزوران الرباط الخميس لافتتاح معهد ثيربانتيس, أخبــــــار chick on here...]]> Letizia and Felipe will visit Morocco thursday to open the new Cervantes Intitute of Rabat
ولي عهد إسبانيا وقرينته يزوران الرباط الخميس لافتتاح معهد ثيربانتيس, أخبــــــار
chick on here too to know more: http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...ml#post1018406 ]]> Royal Family of Morocco shrifia http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f175/visit-of-prince-and-princess-of-asturias-to-morocco-19-november-2009-a-25817.html http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f167/what-if-hawaii-was-inherited-by-the-japanese-imperial-family-25814-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:56:51 GMT This "what if" scenario has always been tantalizing for me:

In 1881, King Kalakaua of Hawai'i attempted to arrange an international marriage for his niece and eventual heir, the Crown Princess Victoria Ka'iulani Cleghorn (daughter of Princess Likelike). His choice was the Japanese Prince Higashifushimi Yorihito. The arrangement didn't work out, as the prince was previously engaged in Japan, but Queen Liliuokalani later suggested that her niece as crown princess marry his half brother, Prince Komatsu Akihito.

Although Crown Princess Ka'iulani never married and died at the age of 23 following the annexation of her kingdom to the United States, it is interesting to consider how different history might have been had one of the Japanese matches come to fruition.

This would have meant that the Kingdom of Hawai'i would eventually have been inherited by members of the Japanese Imperial House of Fushimi no miya (via one of the dynastic Shinnoke branches). Presumably this would have lead the Japanese Empire to safeguard its succession rights in Hawai'i, disallowing the small number of American businessmen to seize control of the government and overthrow the Hawai'ian monarchy. This scenario would also have had profound impact on the subsequent history of the United States and Pacific: either the inevitable conflict between these two empires might have occurred several decades earlier in the 1890s, or the conflict that brought the Americans into WWII never might have occurred at all. ]]> Japanese Royal History Prince of Chota http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f167/what-if-hawaii-was-inherited-by-the-japanese-imperial-family-25814.html http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f21/the-royal-family-and-nuevo-futuro-25791-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:30:12 GMT The mother of the King, the Countess of Barcelona, was a member of honor of the organization Nuevo Futuro and now is Infanta Pilar. Every year, the association celebrates a market in Madrid, " El Rastrillo". The women of the Royal Family and of the Family of the King collaborate or attending shops of the market or with their visits and purchases.

http://www.nuevofuturo.org/index.php

"Nuevo Fututo is an association dedicated to the creation and maintenance of homes of reception for children deprived of familiar environment, that is to say, children that for different motives (orphanhood, abandon, lack of resources, etc.) they cannot live in a family. "

http://www.hola.com/noticias-de-actualidad/16-11-2009/69943/

One more year the infanta Pilar has been the manager of opening the doors of the "Rastrillo Nuevo Futuro" that will be celebrated in Madrid from November 20 to November 29 by the aim to collect funds for 137 homes for children that the organization has distributed all over the world.

]]> Royal Family of Spain lula http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f21/the-royal-family-and-nuevo-futuro-25791.html http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f76/madame-de-pompadour-25788-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:34:46 GMT What a charming lady... Jean Fish was .......well brought up, trained in singing and the arts. She became the Mistress of Louis 15th in 1745. Alas.... the King must have been easily bored as they only remained lovers for 5 short years. Perhaps the King was easily bored ? perhaps there... What a charming lady... Jean Fish was .......well brought up, trained in singing and the arts.
She became the Mistress of Louis 15th in 1745.
Alas.... the King must have been easily bored as they only
remained lovers for 5 short years.
Perhaps the King was easily bored ? perhaps there were
too many ravishing young females on offer and Jean Fish just could nt compete with their charms ?
go here................
celebheaven :: Madame de Pompadour



. ]]> French Royalty silverstar http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f76/madame-de-pompadour-25788.html http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f186/talaith-aberffraw-the-royal-house-of-gwynedd-and-wales-25784-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:36:50 GMT Following some recent research it has become apparent that these is a native Welsh pretender to the long dormant throne of Wales. Welsh royalty is quite complex for a number of reasons; there has not been an acknowledged Welsh prince of king - under English law - since the Statute of Rhuddlan... Following some recent research it has become apparent that these is a native Welsh pretender to the long dormant throne of Wales.

Welsh royalty is quite complex for a number of reasons; there has not been an acknowledged Welsh prince of king - under English law - since the Statute of Rhuddlan abolished native Welsh royal title in 1284; there has not been a serious Welsh claimant since Owain Glyndwr in 1400; Welsh succession laws are different to English succession laws, and basically follow the Salic principles; there were a number of small, competing realms in medieval Wales.

To get a full understanding there now needs to be a bit of a history lesson...

In 410AD the Romans left Britain. In their stead were a range of Romano-British territories ruled by kings. The Anglo-Saxons invaded Britain in c.450AD and drove the Britons - who spoke Welsh - into the mountains of the west and it is here that the character of the Welsh nation developed. The two most important kingdoms in Wales were Gwynedd and Powys. The House of Gwynedd claimed descent from a Cumbrian warlord called Cunedda Wledig who drove the Irish from Wales in the late 5th Century. The House of Powys claimed descent from the marriage of High King Vortigern of Britain and Princess Severa, the daughter of Emperor Magnus Maximus (a Roman usurper in the 4th Century known to the Welsh as Macsen Wledig).

In 825AD the House of Cunedda died out and the throne was awarded to Merfyn Frych who claimed descent from Llywarch Hen, a king of Northern Britain). Llywarch Hen claimed descent from High King Beli Mawr - a legendary figure who existed before the Romans came to Britain in 43AD.

Merfyn Frych reigned from 825-844AD. His son, Rhodri Mawr (Roderic the Great) married the daughter of the king of Powys - Princess Nest - and then kindly deposed her father. After securing Powys he went on to conquer the south of Wales and was finally acknowledged as "king of the Britons". When Rhodri died his realm was split between his sons; his eldest Anarawd ap Rhodri ruled as King of Gwynedd, his other sons taking Powys and Deheubarth (south Wales). It is important to note, that from this stage the King of Gwynedd was acknowledged as overlord by the other kings who paid an annual tribute.

The House of Aberffraw - the kings of Gwynedd - continued in the male line (with a few interruptions) down to the time of Owain ap Gruffudd (ruled 1137-1170). King Owain ap Gruffudd chose to abandon the style "king" during his reign, preferring the title "Prince of Aberffraw" - which deferred to the king of England but reminded the other princes in Wales that he was still their senior. Eventually, Owain's great-great grandson, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd (ruled 1246-1282) came to the throne.

Llywelyn ap Gruffudd is known to most of us as "Llywelyn the Last". After he was killed in battle in 1282 his kingdom, Gwynedd, was abolished as were the other realms of Wales. Llywellyn only had an infant daughter so his brother, Dafydd ap Gruffudd, briefly succeeded him (1282-1283). However, he was soon captured and executed by order of King Edward I of England of Braveheart fame. The two sons of Dafydd - Llywelyn ap Dafydd and Owain ap Dafydd - were put in prison where they died (in 1288 and 1325 respectively).

The next person to contest the throne of Wales was a man called Owain ap Tomas ap Rhodri, the great nephew of Llywelyn the Last, who claimed the title in 1378. However, he was soon assassinated. After him, Owain Glyndwr - distantly related - made a claim between 1400 and c.1415. He died in obscurity and his children were murdered. After this there was a series of purges and many Welshmen with royal blood were massacred.

And that seemed to be the end of it. However, in 1611 a man called Sir John Wynn proved his descent from Owain ap Gruffudd and as such was the de jure King or Prince of Gwynedd. His descendants continued in the male line until 1719.

This is where the research comes in. Among the ancestors of Sir John Wynn were several brothers, and by following the descendants of the younger brother (not John Wynn's ancestor) a line begins that became known as the Anwyl Family.

This family survive in the male line to this day. The current head of the family is Evan Vaughan Anwyl of Tywyn. He is listed in Burke's Peerage. More to the point, he, his son and two cousins are the only people who can prove a direct male line ancestry to any reigning Welsh prince. Other people who had this distinction all expired in the male line in the 18th Century. Under native Welsh Law the crown can only pass in the male line, and it is only under native law that any native title can be considered. It should be noted that neither Evan Vaughan Anwyl nor his son, Dafydd, make any public claim to royal title.

A fully referenced description of the Anwyl family pedigree is explained here;

Anwyl of Tywyn Family - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ]]> Other Non-Reigning Houses and Historical Monarchies James Frankcom http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f186/talaith-aberffraw-the-royal-house-of-gwynedd-and-wales-25784.html