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Swedes Host Representation Dinner at Royal Palace

February 11, 2015 at 8:30 pm by JessRulz

The Swedish Royal Family tonight attended the first representation dinner of the year at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia led their three children in greeting the 120 guests in the White Sea ballroom of the Palace. The guest list was made up of members of the Swedish parliament and government, members of the diplomatic corps, as well as individuals who have contributed to … Continue reading →

2014 Nobel Prize Ceremony in Sweden

December 10, 2014 at 9:25 pm by JessRulz

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden tonight presented the Nobel Prize awards in a glittering ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall. The 2014 laureates were for physics Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura, for chemistry Eric Betzig, Stefan W. Hell and William E. Moerner, for physiology/medicine John O’Keefe, May-Britt Moser and Edvard I. Moser, for literature Patrick Modiano, and for economic sciences Jean Tirole. Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria … Continue reading →

Posted in Swedish Royals | Tagged Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Christopher O'Neill, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Fashion, Jewellery, Nobel Prize, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Princess Sofia of Sweden, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Tiaras | 1 Comment

Dutch Monarch Begins State Visit to Japan

October 29, 2014 at 10:25 pm by JessRulz

The Dutch King and Queen today began their state visit to Japan, which will last until Friday. On hand for the welcoming ceremony at Imperial Palace were Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako. Both Queen Máxima and Crown Princess Masako wore shades of orange – the Queen in a burnt-orange silk dress paired with her signature turban-style headwear, the Crown Princess in a traditional peach … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutch Royals, Japanese Royals | Tagged Bilateral Relations, Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan, Crown Princess Masako of Japan, Emperor Akihito of Japan, Empress Michiko of Japan, Fashion, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Order of the Chrysanthemum, Order of the House of Orange-Nassau, Order of the Precious Crown, Orders, Prince Akishino of Japan, Princess Kiko of Japan, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, State Visit, Tiaras | Leave a comment

Queen Elizabeth Hosts Historic Irish State Visit

April 9, 2014 at 5:27 am by JessRulz

The President of the Republic of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, is currently on a state visit to the United Kingdom, upon the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II. It is the first official visit by an Irish head of state to the United Kingdom. Having arrived into the country on Monday, the President and his wife Sabina were collected by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall from the … Continue reading →

Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Ireland, Jewellery, President Higgins of Ireland, Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom, State Visit, The Duke of Edinburgh, Tiaras | Leave a comment

Dutch King and Queen Welcome Chinese President

March 23, 2014 at 6:37 am by JessRulz

The Dutch King and Queen yesterday welcomed the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, for a two-day state visit that is the first state visit by a Chinese President to the Netherlands. President Xi and his wife, Mrs Peng Liyuan, arrived yesterday morning at Amsterdam Schipol International Airport, and were greeted with the traditional military guard of honour. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima headed the welcoming committee. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutch Royals | Tagged Bilateral Relations, China, Fashion, Jewellery, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, President Xi of China, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, State Visit, Tiaras | 2 Comments

Queen Margrethe Hosts Parliament Dinner

March 13, 2014 at 6:32 am by JessRulz

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark last night hosted a gala dinner at Christiansborg Palace for members of the Danish parliament. The Queen, Prince Henrik, the Crown Prince Couple, Prince Joachim, Princess Marie and Princess Benedikte each greeted the attendees – members of the parliament, the government and the Danish members of the European Parliament – before proceeding into the Great Hall for the banquet. On the menu was grilled tuna … Continue reading →

Posted in Danish Royals | Tagged Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Government, Margrethe II of Denmark, Parliament, Prince Henrik the Prince Consort, Prince Joachim of Denmark, Princess Marie of Denmark, Tiaras | 3 Comments

Swedish Royals Attend 2013 Nobel Prize Awards

December 10, 2013 at 10:16 pm by HereditaryPrincess

On December 10, King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Christina attended the Nobel Prize Awards. Also present were Countess Bettina Bernadotte and her husband Philipp Haugg. The Nobels are in memory of the Prizes’ founder, Alfred Nobel, and are a tradition for the Swedish Royal Family since 1901. Usually, Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine attend the ceremony, but due to other reasons were … Continue reading →

Posted in Swedish Royals | Tagged Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Countess Bettina Bernadotte af Wisborg, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Nobel Prize, Philipp Haugg, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Christina of the Netherlands, Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Tiaras | Leave a comment

Time To Vote For Best Dressed Royal At The Dutch Inauguration

May 6, 2013 at 11:35 am by dazzling

It was a good two days where royals gathered in The Netherlands to farewell Queen Beatrix and welcome King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. The royals pulled out their best evening dresses and jewelry. Royals were seen in seen-before outfits, new outfits and borrowed outfits and some royals even stayed very traditional. It’s time for you to vote and discuss who you thought was the best dressed. Vote and discuss in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutch Royals | Tagged Dutch Abdication 2013, Dutch Inauguration 2013, Fashion, Jewellery, Tiaras | Leave a comment

Bea Hosts Black-Tie Dinner Ahead of Abdication

April 29, 2013 at 11:12 pm by JessRulz

Ahead of her abdication tomorrow, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands tonight hosted a black-tie dinner at the recently renovated Rijksmuseum for foreign guests. Guests, which included foreign heirs to the throne, members of the Dutch government and former Dutch territory governments, began arriving at around 7:30pm, for the 8pm dinner. The Dutch Royal Family gathered at the Dam Palace beforehand, and left together en route to the dinner. For her … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutch Royals | Tagged Dutch Abdication 2013, Dutch Inauguration 2013, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Tiaras | 1 Comment

Nobel Prize Ceremony in Stockholm

December 11, 2012 at 9:08 am by JessRulz

Just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded in Oslo, it was Stockholm’s turn to initiate several individuals into the Nobel family. The 2012 awards ceremony took place, as it does annually, at the Stockholm Concert Hall, before a gala banquet was held at Stockholm’s City Hall. The Nobel Prizes are awarded in five categories (excluding the Peace Prize) each year: physics, chemistry, physiology/medicine, literature and economic sciences. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Swedish Royals | Tagged Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Fashion, Nobel Prize, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Tiaras | Leave a comment

The State Banquet: Jewels, Orders and Decorations

November 28, 2012 at 10:47 pm by Artemisia

As with all State Visits, the hosts and the guests pay special attention to the Orders and Decorations they are wearing. The rule of thumb is to wear the highest honour available from the other country, and the Banquet in honour of the Kuwaiti State Visit was no exception in that respect. The Queen already held the Collar of the Order of Mubarak the Great and is also Member Special … Continue reading →

Posted in British Royals, Kuwaiti Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Jewellery, Order of Kuwait, Order of Mubarak the Great, Order of the Bath, Orders, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, State Visit, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, Tiaras, Windsor Castle | 1 Comment

Jewel of the Day: The Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara

September 5, 2012 at 8:07 pm by Artemisia

The tiara was named after its original owner Maria Pavlovna, Grand Duchess Vladimir of Russia, the wife of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich (third son of Alexander II and brother to Alexander III). The Grand Duchess had impeccable taste in sparkling gems and wore them to great effect. Maria Pavlovna never tried to hide her disdain for Empress Alexandra, wife of Nicholas II, and went as far as to establish a … Continue reading →

Posted in British Royals, Historical Royals, Russian Royals | Tagged Cambridge Emeralds, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara, Jewellery, Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Mary of Teck, Tiaras | 17 Comments

Princess Christina’s Jewellery Stolen from Palace Apartment

June 14, 2012 at 5:45 am by JessRulz

Princess Christina has been the victim of theft recently, as a number of her jewels were stolen from her apartment at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. The jewels were stolen by a 19-year-old friend of the Princess’s husband, Mr Tord Magnuson, who was being mentored by Magnuson. According to Aftonbladet, the man also lived with the couple briefly in their Palace apartment. He reportedly sold the jewellery to two men … Continue reading →

Posted in Swedish Royals | Tagged Jewellery, Legal Matters, Princess Christina Mrs Magnuson, Theft, Tiaras, Tord Magnuson | 8 Comments

Queen Margrethe Receives Jubilee Tiara

June 12, 2012 at 11:46 pm by JessRulz

In an audience earlier today at Amalienborg, Queen Margrethe II was presented with her jubilee gift from Greenland’s parliament and home rule government. The gift consists of a tiara and earrings set, made by Greenlandic goldsmith Nicolai Appel. The tiara, named Nassut and meaning ‘Flowers from Greenland’, was made of melted gold coins, the gold of which was mined from the Kirkespirdalen mine in Greenland. The specific coins used were designed … Continue reading →

Posted in Danish Royals | Tagged Audience, Greenland, Jewellery, Margrethe II of Denmark, Margrethe II's Ruby Jubilee, Nassut Tiara, Tiaras | 2 Comments

Danish Ruby Jubilee – Balcony Appearance, Church Service, Gala Banquet

January 16, 2012 at 10:21 am by JessRulz

The Ruby Jubilee celebrations of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark continued yesterday, with a full day of events to mark the Queen’s anniversary. It began with the Queen’s 500th State Council meeting at Christiansborg Palace in the morning. The Danish Prime Minister, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, and her ministers were in attendance as per usual, as was Crown Prince Frederik. Immediately after the meeting, Prince Henrik and Crown Princess Mary joined the … Continue reading →

Posted in Danish Royals | Tagged Accession, Margrethe II of Denmark, Margrethe II's Ruby Jubilee, Tiaras | Leave a comment

Queen Margrethe’s Ruby Jubilee Festivities

January 15, 2012 at 4:47 am by JessRulz

Following their visit to Roskilde Cathedral yesterday, the Danish Royal Family continued with the celebrations marking Queen Margrethe II’s fortieth anniversary as monarch in Copenhagen. The Danes were joined by their Greek and Berleburg relatives, as well as the Kings and Queens of Norway and Sweden and the President of Iceland, at the Copenhagen Town Hall for a reception in the early afternoon. Queen Margrethe travelled from Amalienborg Palace through … Continue reading →

Posted in Danish Royals | Tagged Accession, Concert, Margrethe II of Denmark, Margrethe II's Ruby Jubilee, Tiaras | 1 Comment

Danish New Year’s Court 2012

January 2, 2012 at 6:26 am by JessRulz

The first of the 2012 Danish New Year’s Court took place yesterday evening in Copenhagen. The New Year’s Court for the members of the Order of the Elephant, Denmark’s highest order, was held at Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg. HM Queen Margrethe II and TRH Prince Henrik, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary and Prince Joachim attended the gala banquet. HRH Princess Marie did not attend due to her advanced stage … Continue reading →

Posted in Danish Royals | Tagged Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Fashion, Margrethe II of Denmark, New Year's Court, Order of the Elephant, Orders, Prime Minister Thorning-Schmidt of Denmark, Prince Henrik the Prince Consort, Prince Joachim of Denmark, Princess Elisabeth of Denmark, Tiaras | Leave a comment

Nobel Prize Awards Fashion 2011

December 25, 2011 at 6:33 am by Dierna23

The year is coming to an end and one of the last big events in the royal calender has been the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Oslo and Stockholm. Let’s take a look back at the royal ladies’ Nobel Prize fashion 2011! Oslo: For the Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony in Oslo, December 10, Queen Sonja chose a coral red skirt suit and quite an outstanding hat in matching … Continue reading →

Posted in Luxembourg Royals, Norwegian Royals, Swedish Royals | Tagged Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Fashion, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Nobel Prize, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Queen Sonja of Norway, Tiaras, Valentino | Leave a comment

Wedding of Zara Phillips to Mike Tindall: 30th July 2011

July 30, 2011 at 4:32 pm by Lumutqueen

Buckingham Palace announced on the 21st December 2010, the engagement of Zara Phillips to rugby union player Mike Tindall, who plays for Premiership side Gloucester and the England national team. On the 9th March 2011, they chose a date and location 30th July and, surprisingly for some, Canongate Kirk on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. After pre-wedding events, rehearsals, checks and quite possibly some jitters the couple were married this afternoon … Continue reading →

Posted in British Royals | Tagged Greek Meander Tiara, Mike Tindall, Scotland, Tiaras, Wedding, Zara Tindall | 4 Comments

The Fashion of the Danish New Year’s Court 2011

January 9, 2011 at 8:21 am by Dierna23

On January 1, HM Queen Margrethe, TRH Prince Henrik, Crown Prince Frederik, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie attended the New Year’s Court and Banquet for members of the Order of the Elephant at Amalienborg. With the absence of Crown Princess Mary due to her maternity leave, all eyes were on Queen Margrethe and Princess Marie this year. The Queen recycled the lime green dress which she had worn to her … Continue reading →

Posted in Danish Royals | Tagged Fashion, Jewellery, Margrethe II of Denmark, New Year's Court, Princess Marie of Denmark, Tiaras | Leave a comment

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