A Death and an Engagement for the Dutch Royal Family

Death

Sadly, Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau the second son of Princess Beatrix and the late Prince Claus passed away yesterday. As many of you may recall, Friso was trapped in an avalanche last year and lacked air while he was trapped; since then, he was in a coma. In November, he showed signs of consciousness. But yesterday, her passed away at the age of 44. He’s survived by his wife, Princess Mabel, his two daughters, Luana and Zaria; as well as his brothers, their spouses, his nieces and nephew, mother, cousins, and aunts and uncles.

Engagement

It was announced that Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Parma (the son of the late Carlos Hugo, Duke or Parama and Princess Irene of the Netherlands) is engaged to his Hungarian girlfriend, Viktória Cservenyák. They are set to marry on October 5^th in  Apeldoorn.

Charlotte Casiraghi is Pregnant and Engaged

For sometime, people have thought that Charlotte was pregnant. Especially when she went shopping with her fiancé, Gad Elmaleh. Sources say that they are to marry in the fall. 

That's not the only wedding for the Monegasque Princely Family. Sources also say that Andrea Casiraghi and his fiancée, Tatiana Santo Domingo will wed later this month. They became engaged last year in July. That was until Tatiana became pregnant with Andrea's son. When he was born in March of this year. 

Wedding Date Announced!

Mark your calendars everyone! A Luxembourg Wedding is on it's way!

Back in December, it was announced that Prince Felix, the second son of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, was engaged to German-born Claire Lanemacher.

Today, the Marshall of the Court announced that their civic wedding is to be held on September 17th, 2013 at the Königstein in Taunus in Germany. Meanwhile, the religious wedding will be held on September 21, 2013 at the Sainte Marie-Madeleine de Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume basilica in France.

Photos: MyRoyals
Information: The Royal Correspondent

3 Luxembourg Birthday and a Royal Anniversary

I just realized that 3 Luxembourg Royal Women have their birthdays in a row. Also, that Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa had their Wedding Anniversary!

February 14 was the 32nd Wedding Anniversary of Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and Grand Duke Henri.

February 16 was Princess Alexandra's 21st birthday. Alexandra is the only daughter and second youngest child of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg.

February 17 was Princess Marie Astrid of Austria's 59th birthday. Don't be confused by the Austria part. She's the sister of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg.

February 18, or today, is Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie's 29th birthday. Stephanie married Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume last year in October.

Photos: The Royal Calendar, Google (Key words: "Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa", "Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg 2012", "Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg"
Information: The Royal Calendar, Wikipedia

Two More Royal Weddings This Year!

There weren't any Royal engagements recently. I was looking on Royal Calendars and I found out that there are two more Royal Weddings this year!

Prince Leka of Albania and Elia Zaharia were engaged in May of 2010 and are getting married this year, possibly. 

Princess Iman bint Al Hussein to to be married to Zaid Azmi Mirza in March of 2013. Their engagement was announced in December of 2012.


Zaid Azmi Mirza and Princess Iman on the day of their engagement



Information: The Royal Calendar
Photos: Google (Key terms: "Zaid Azmi Mirza", "Elia Zaharia", Prince Leka of Astria"

Royals Love: Elie Saab

Elie Saab is an incredible fashion brand, created by a Lebanese designer. It's praised by many people around the world (including me) for the embroidery, designs, and cut of the dresses. Elie is an impedible designer, and his work is loved by many royals:

On October 20th of 2012, Elie created the wedding dress of Stephanie, Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg (formerly, Countess Stephanie de Lannoy). The wedding guests wore a lot of amounts of Elie Saab (probably due to the fact that the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg is a big fan).

Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden is a very big Elie Saab fan, she wore a dress by Elie (above) to her pre-wedding concert on June 18, 2010. Victoria wore Elie Saab to other important events, the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Monaco, the Nobel Prize Awards last year and in 2010, her daugther's christening in May of last year.

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg is a big fan, like Victoria. She's worn Saab at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the wedding of her son, Guillaume (above, Civic service), a visit to Germany, and to the Nobel Prize awards in 2011 (same dress, different occasion).

After the royal wedding in Luxembourg, the Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor showed different royals who wore Elie Saab and it looks awesome!
Pictures: Google (Key Words: "Crown Princess Victoria Elie Saab", "Grand Duchess Maria Teresa Elie Saab",  "Princess Stephanie Wedding Dress")

Best of 2012 - Others: Weddings

Pretty in Pink

Wedding of Prince Hamzah bin Al Hussein and Basma Al-Atoum
January 12, 2012

Amman, Jordan

 

Best in Lace

Wedding of Princess Felipa of Bavaria and Christian Dienst

May 12, 2012

Southern Germany

 

Best in Simple

 Wedding of Princess Carolina of Bourbon-Parma and Albert Brenninkmeijer

June 16, 2012

Florence, Italy

 

Best in... Smiles

Wedding of Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala of Tonga and Sinaitakala Fakafanua

July 12, 2012

Tuku'alofa, Tonga

Best in Bling

Wedding of Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Boliah of Brunei and Penigran Haji Muhammad Ruzaini

 September 23, 2012

Brunei

 Best in Dress



Wedding of Princess Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Countess Stephanie de Lannoy

October 20, 2012

Luxembourg, Luxembourg



Other Weddings This year:

Archduke Christoph of Austria and Adélaïde Drapé-Frisch

December 29, 2012

Weddings Next Year:

Andrea Casiraghi and Tatiana Santo Domingo

Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Christopher O'Neil

Prince Felix of Luxembourg and Claire Lademacher

Wedding Date Announced!



The wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Chris O'Neil will take place on June 8, 2013 at the Palace Church in Stockholm, Sweden.
We've already looked at some tiara possibilites. In a few months (or so), we'll look at possible wedding dress makers.
Wedding Fun!

Princess Madeleine: Wedding Tiara Guesses

The engagement was announced not that long ago, it doesn't hurt anyone to show tiara options, though. Madeleine has worn a fair amount of tiaras (like any other Swedish Princess). Her engagement ring is rather lovely as well, so I wonder what tiara she'll chose. The wedding is to be in the summer of 2013 in Sweden. Update: The wedding will take place on June 8, 2013.

Princess Madeleine's engagement ring

 



Diamond Bandeau Tiara

The Diamond Bandeau Tiara, Madeleine and her older sister, Victoria (above) have both worn this tiara. This is a choice that will probably not be likely for Madeleine. It's a very simple piece, I won't be surprised if she will wear it as a necklace.

Bragança (Brazilian) Tiara

Bragança (Brazilian) Tiara was created in the 18th century in France. It once belonged to Empress Amelie of Brazil. The tiara is a large piece, and I like it very much. Madeleine has never worn it, I'm sure that it won't be used for her wedding. If she does, I will be very happy. Queen Silvia wears this tiara often (not all the time), and I'll be happy if Madeleine wears this.

Aquamarine Bandeau Tiara

The Aquamarine Bandeau Tiara was a 18th birthday present from her parents. It was made long ago, Queen Louise of Sweden used to wear that, and she lived from 1851-1926, so it's a very old piece.

Connaught Diamond Tiara

This tiara was acquired by Crown Princess Margaret, born as a princess of Connaught, on her wedding day in 1905.  The tiara was given to Margaret by her parents, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Princess Luise Margarete of Prussia. Madeleine's aunt, Princess Christina, wore the tiara on her wedding day. Madeleine wore it to her sister, Crown Princess Victoria's wedding in 2010. It looks very nice on Madeleine, so it's probably in favour for the tiara on her wedding.

Diamond Four Button Tiara



The first diamond button tiara of the Swedish collection. The tiara is normally worn by Madeleine and Victoria. This diamond buttons used on this tiara were reportedly used on the crown at the coronation of King Carl XIV Johan in 1818. I'm not very fond of this tiara, same with the one below, but it isn't my choice. Whatever Madeleine choses, I'm fine with.

Diamond Six Button Tiara

The second diamond button tiara of the Swedish collection. The tiara is normally worn by Victoria. This diamond buttons used on this tiara were reportedly used on the crown at the coronation of King Carl XIV Johan in 1818. In recent years, there has been an alteration of having three rows of diamonds on its base. Again, I'm not fond of this tiara, it's not my choice, and I have no say in it.

 

Modern (Carl XVI Gustaf) Fringe Tiara

The Modern Fringe (Carl Gustaf XVI) Fringe Tiara is a newer piece in the Swedish collection. The diamond tiara was given to Queen Silvia by King Carl XVI Gustaf (hence the name) in 1986 to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. The tiara can also be worn as a necklace (see the Diamond Four Button tiara, the necklace is this tiara). I like this piece, and it looks good on Madeleine, but I'm putting my money on the tiara below:

 



Cameo Tiara

 

The antique gold and pearl tiara, was likely a gift from Nepoleon to Joséphine in 1809. She gave the tiara to her granddaughter, Queen Josephine of Sweden. The large cameos, show scenes from Greek mythology, weren't originally made for the tiara. The piece has become something of an unofficial wedding tiara for the Swedish royal women. Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, and two of the king's sisters, Princess Birgitta and Princess Désirée. So, I'm putting my money on it, it's a tradition to wear it!

Update:

Napoleonic Amethyst Tiara

Madeleine wore this tiara at the Nobel Prize awards, 2012. It was the first time she ever wore it. I wouldn't think it would be a wedding tiara. I think that I'll be a tiara choice for Silvia or Victoria to wear.

Prince Guillaume and Countess Stephanie’s Wedding: Religious Guests

So, somehow I forgot to post the guests at the Royal Wedding yesterday. How could I forget? Also, the reception will be updated, there are more guests I found.

I must say, Princess Caroline looks fabulous! I usually don’t use that word, but it’s so true! Princess Tessy wore a nice hat, the colour of the dress was fine, however. It doesn’t fit her properly, I looks terrible on her. Queen Anne-Marie wore a repeat hat from the 2011 Royal Wedding in London. I like the outfit, she looks good. I am totally LOVING Lalla Salma here, I love her hair, the colour of blue is gorgeous! Also, I am LOVING the sapphires.

Princess Marie-Chantal looked Iffy, I don’t hate it but, I don’t like it. The colour doesn’t look great, I do like the length, the hat and I am in LOVE with the earrings. Princess Letizia, on the other hand, looks amazing! The detail on the coat is beautiful, the hat, isn’t my style but she totally pulls it off!

Mary looked a lot better than last night’s gala, I can’t say the same about the headwear. I preferred the tiara, I don’t like the colour of the hat, but the shape isn’t bad. Then, there’s Queen Margrethe, wearing a lovely shade of purple that she wore earlier this year. I do really love the hat, and everything about this outfit.

Princess Mathilde looks good, I like the hat, the brooch, and the colour of the coat. The only thing I don’t like is the way the coat looks on her, it doesn’t look great. Astrid, looks actually amazing! The type of coat isn’t bad, I don’t prefer the hat, but either than that, it’s amazing! I must say, lately, Princess Claire at Royal Weddings, she dresses like that very often. I like it last time, this time, I dislike it very much. The brooch is far too big, the colour is terrible and the hat isn’t helping. Paola, doesn’t look bad, I don’t like the hat, but I like the dress – very fitting.

Call me crazy, although, I already know. I like Maxima’s outfit. I don’t know why, I just am in love with it, the only thing that I dislike is the colour of the top. Either than that, I love the look – I’m crazy. Beatrix, went with Margrethe and wore purple for the event. I must say she does look good in purple. The only thing I dislike is the hat, I never liked that type of hat.

The Swedish ladies! Are the queens following a purple dress code? Well, Silvia is totally making that streak great. She looks fantastic here! I like Victoria, I like her hat, I don’t like the coat though. It doesn’t fit good, and the colour isn’t good as well.

Sophie, is sooo on the ball this wedding. Her hats are sophisticated, yet crazy at the same time. I totally love that. Also, I will give Sophie props for this: Her dress has horses on it! I am so in love with her right now.

The Norwegian Ladies, I like all of them, I don’t think there’s anything to hate. Sonja looks good, the coat and dress look great on her. Mette-Marit is rocking the black lace coat, although,it doesn’t fit her well. And Martha Louise is totally on the ball lately, her style is superb this year! There’s only one thing that bugs me with Mette-Marit, her hats are either, headbands or are in the back of her head. I wish she would wear hats like Maxima, above. Ok, maybe not that crazy, but you get where I’m going with this.