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Royalty and the Olympics: Host Nations

July 25, 2012 at 8:29 am by JessRulz

With the Games of the XXX Olympiad kicking off on Friday in London, the TRF Blog will be looking at the connection between Royal Families and the Summer Olympic Games throughout history over the next few days. Our first blog entry focuses on royal nations which have hosted a Summer Olympic Games. Greece: Athens 1896 The first Games of the Modern Olympiad were held in the traditional home of the … Continue reading →

British Royal Wedding Look-Back: Edward VII and Alexandra

April 22, 2011 at 6:00 am by JessRulz

As part of The Royal Forums’ lead up to the marriage of Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton on Friday April 29th, the TRF Blog will be taking a journey through time, giving our readers a look at past British royal weddings. We begin in 1863, when His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales married Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra of Denmark. The couple first met in 1861, … Continue reading →

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100th Anniversary of the Historical Meeting of Nicholas II and Edward VII

August 3, 2009 at 5:58 pm by Marsel

Today is the 100th anniversary of the historical meeting between Emperor Nicholas II of Russia and King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. The meeting significantly improved the relationships between the two countries. The Russian Emperor, accompanied by his wife and all 5 children, arrived at the Isle of Wight on the Imperial Yacht Standart, which was escorted by Russian Cruisers and Destroyers. King Edward VII prepared a no-less impressive … Continue reading →

Posted in British Royals, Historical Royals, Russian Royals | Tagged Anniversary, Edward VII, Isle of Wight, Nicholas II, Standart, Victoria and Albert III | 7 Comments