They announced their engagement on February 14, 2009. The couple married back on September 12, 2009.
Photos: Google (Key Words: "Sophie Winkleman marriage", "Sophie Winkleman and Freddie"
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Another British Royal Baby Coming!
Lord Frederick Windsor and his wife, Sophie Winkleman announced that they will have their first chikd in August. Frederick is the son of Prince Michael and Princess Michael of Kent. Sophie is the daughter of Barry Winkleman and Cindy Black.
They announced their engagement on February 14, 2009. The couple married back on September 12, 2009.
Information: Wikipedia
Photos: Google (Key Words: "Sophie Winkleman marriage", "Sophie Winkleman and Freddie"
They announced their engagement on February 14, 2009. The couple married back on September 12, 2009.
Photos: Google (Key Words: "Sophie Winkleman marriage", "Sophie Winkleman and Freddie"
Monday, February 18, 2013
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
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 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.
Information: The Royal Calendar
Photos: Google (Key terms: "Zaid Azmi Mirza", "Elia Zaharia", Prince Leka of Astria"
Prince Leka of Albania and Elia Zaharia were engaged in May of 2010 and are getting married this year, possibly.
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| Zaid Azmi Mirza and Princess Iman on the day of their engagement
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Photos: Google (Key terms: "Zaid Azmi Mirza", "Elia Zaharia", Prince Leka of Astria"
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Abdication Schedual
Program for April 30
10.00-10.30
Abdication of Her Majesty the Queen in the Moseszaal of the Royal Palace Amsterdam. Those present will include the Presidents of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Council of Ministers for the Kingdom and members of the Royal Family. The Queen signs the instrument of abdication, which is read aloud by the Director of the Queen's Office.
10.30-10.50
His Majesty the King, Her Majesty the Queen and Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands appear on the balcony of the Palace. Princess Beatrix and the King will both give a short address. Her Royal Highness the Princess of Orange and Their Royal Highnesses Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane will then join their parents on the balcony.
13.55
The King and his retinue proceed to the Nieuwe Kerk.
14.00-15.30
Swearing in and investiture of the King at a joint session of the two Houses of the States General in the Nieuwe Kerk. The King delivers an address and is sworn in. The President of the two Houses, Fred de Graaf, delivers an address and makes a solemn declaration, after which every member of the States General and the States of Aruba, Curaçao and St Maarten swears an oath or makes an affirmation.
16.13-17.30
Reception for authorities and members of the States General in the Royal Palace Amsterdam.
Information: MyRoyals
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Royals Love: Belts
I've noticed looking through royal maternity wear, that many royal women love belts. So, here are some Crown Princesses wearing belts (note, there's not a lot of pictures):
Everyone knows that Catherine loves her belts! Last year, she wore 27 belts on 88 engagements (there could be more though). There's only 88 that I know of. Her belts are fashionable though, she must have a least 100 different belts... I want to see them all.
Letizia doesn't usually wear belts as often as most princesses or royals. She wears them ocassionally, and when she does wear them. Man! They look good on her!
Mary is a royal who usually wears belts but sometimes doesn't. Her belts are nice, I like them, I swear I have that belt in the middle... Awesome! I don't really have a lot to say...
Maxima is known to wear tiny belts, normally around the size of an inch or two, or something like that.
Victoria hardly wears belts, that's why when I came across Victoria, I had to look on Google. Her belts are nice looking though. Then again, how can a belt not be ugly?
Pictures: Google. Key Words: "Crown Princess Victoria Belts"
Old pictures, unknown
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
"Queen" Maxima's Tiaras
I am freaking out! I went onto my Tumblr, I have Tumblr - right here. Anyways, someone posted: "What I just realized: When Maxima becomes queen she will probably have access to even more tiaras and jewels!!!!!!" Then, a gif of Tina Fey. I couldn't agree with you more! So, today is the day: To show tiaras Maxima has worn. Tiara Time!
- Rose Cut Diamond Bandeau Tiara
- Ruby Peacock Motif Tiara
- Mellerio Ruby Tiara
- Diamond Festoon Tiara
- Aquamarine Parure Tiara
- Mellerio Sapphire Tiara, diamond setting
- Emerald Tiara, with pearls
- Emerald Tiara
- Pearl Button Tiara
- Pearl Button Tiara, topped with Queen Emma's Diamond Stars
- Antique Pearl Tiara, without pearls
- Antique Pearl Tiara, with pearls
- Queen Wilhelmina's Diamond Haircomb
- Mellerio Sapphire Tiara
- Queen Emma's Diamond Tiara
Pictures: Google, Unknown
Infromation: Royal Order of Sartorial Spendlor
Monday, January 28, 2013
The Life Of: Queen Beatrix
Since, Queen Beatrix announced she would abdicate in favour of her son, Willem-Alexander. I decided to look back at the good (and bad) times that Beatrix has spent.
Beatrix was born the eldest of four daughters to Princess Juliana of the Netherlands (later, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (d. 2004)) and Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld (d. 2004). She was born on January 32, 1938. (She's set to celebrate her 75th birthday later this year - she has the same birthday as my aunt!) She was born at Sestdijk Palace in Baarn, Netherlands. She was baptized on May 12, 1938 at the Great Church in The Hague. Her full name is: Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard.
When Beatrix was a year old, in 1939, her first younger sister, Princess Irene was born. World War II broke out in the Netherlands on May 10, 1940. Three days later, the Dutch Royal Famuly evacuated to London, England. A month later, Beatrix, Juliana, and Irene went to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. While, her father, and maternal grandmother, Wilhelmina stayed in London.
Beatrix's second sister, Margriet was born in Ottawa in 1943. Beatrix attended nursery and primary school at Rockcliffe Park Public School. Wouldn't it be cool to say, "Ya, I went to school with the Queen of the Netherlands, no biggy." Well, I guess no one would say that, mainly because they're old and they don't use slang. That would be cool though!
Anyways, on Mary 5, 1945 the German troops in the Netherlands surrendered. The family became one again when they returned on August 2, 1945. Her third sister, Christina was born in 1947. A year later, on September 6, 1948, her mother succeeded her grandmother, Wilhelmina as Queen. At the age of 10, Beatrix became the heiress presumptive. It's very similar to Catharina-Amalia, she'll be the heiress presumptive on April 30th, when her father takes the throne. However, he will be 9, not 10.
So,I skipped the education section on Wikipedia, I decided not to skip the Education section. Beatrix in 1956 celebrated her 18th birthday, her mother installed her in the Council of State. The same year, Beatrix began university at the Leiden University. She studided (in her first years) sociology, jurisprudence, economics, parliamentary history, and consitutional law. She also went to various European and international organisations. She obtained her law degree in July of 1961.
So, now we're back to the section I really wanted to do! Beatrix's marriage! So, I didn't know this, but, when Beatrix married Claus von Amsberg, it was very contriversal! It was due to the fact that he was an German aristocrat, and had served in the Hitler Youth, which associated him with German Nazism. Well, the wedding wasn't a package of chocolates (What?). After they married, a smoke bomb was thrown at the carraige, with started a violent street battle with police.
It's very funny now, because when Claus died in 2002 (R.I.P.), he was one of the favourited member of the Dutch Royal Family!
Beatrix started her reign on April 20th of 1980 after her mother, Juliana abdicated. Beatrix had very hard years between 2002 and 2004. Well, the marriage of her eldest son, Willem-Alexander to Maxima Zorreguieta Cerruti was a happy moment. The thing was, her husband, Claus, died after a long illness. Her mother died after she suffered from senile dementia (R.I.P.) in 2004 and her father died in December of 2004 (R.I.P.).
This isn't a part that makes me happy, it brings me very down. On April 30, 2009, there was an asasination attempt created by Karst Roeland Tates. He was driving at high speed, as he drove through people, watching the parade. He missed the Royal Family and crashed into a monument on the side of the road. There were 8 deaths (including Karst) and 10 injured.
Then, today, the day that Beatrix abdicated. We already discussed this, look here, to read it again.
I also forgot to mention her children, I'm smart... Her son, Prince Willem-Alexander was born on April 27, 1967 and married Maxima Zorreguieta Cerruti on February 2nd, 2002. They have 3 children: Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane.
Her second son, Prince Friso was born on September 25, 1968 and married Mabel Wisse Smit on April 24, 2004 which costed him the throne. They have 2 children: Countess Luana, and Countess Zaria. Friso was in an avalanche last year (in February - it's been so long, but felt so short!). He's currently in England, and has been showing some signs of consiousness.
Her third son, Prince Constantijn was born on October 11, 1969. He married Laurentien Brinkhorst on Mary 19, 2001 and they have 3 children: Countess Eloise, Count Calus-Casimir, and Countess Leonore.
Information: Wikipedia
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| Beatrix in February 2012 |
Beatrix was born the eldest of four daughters to Princess Juliana of the Netherlands (later, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (d. 2004)) and Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld (d. 2004). She was born on January 32, 1938. (She's set to celebrate her 75th birthday later this year - she has the same birthday as my aunt!) She was born at Sestdijk Palace in Baarn, Netherlands. She was baptized on May 12, 1938 at the Great Church in The Hague. Her full name is: Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard.
When Beatrix was a year old, in 1939, her first younger sister, Princess Irene was born. World War II broke out in the Netherlands on May 10, 1940. Three days later, the Dutch Royal Famuly evacuated to London, England. A month later, Beatrix, Juliana, and Irene went to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. While, her father, and maternal grandmother, Wilhelmina stayed in London.
Beatrix's second sister, Margriet was born in Ottawa in 1943. Beatrix attended nursery and primary school at Rockcliffe Park Public School. Wouldn't it be cool to say, "Ya, I went to school with the Queen of the Netherlands, no biggy." Well, I guess no one would say that, mainly because they're old and they don't use slang. That would be cool though!
Anyways, on Mary 5, 1945 the German troops in the Netherlands surrendered. The family became one again when they returned on August 2, 1945. Her third sister, Christina was born in 1947. A year later, on September 6, 1948, her mother succeeded her grandmother, Wilhelmina as Queen. At the age of 10, Beatrix became the heiress presumptive. It's very similar to Catharina-Amalia, she'll be the heiress presumptive on April 30th, when her father takes the throne. However, he will be 9, not 10.
So,
So, now we're back to the section I really wanted to do! Beatrix's marriage! So, I didn't know this, but, when Beatrix married Claus von Amsberg, it was very contriversal! It was due to the fact that he was an German aristocrat, and had served in the Hitler Youth, which associated him with German Nazism. Well, the wedding wasn't a package of chocolates (What?). After they married, a smoke bomb was thrown at the carraige, with started a violent street battle with police.
It's very funny now, because when Claus died in 2002 (R.I.P.), he was one of the favourited member of the Dutch Royal Family!
Beatrix started her reign on April 20th of 1980 after her mother, Juliana abdicated. Beatrix had very hard years between 2002 and 2004. Well, the marriage of her eldest son, Willem-Alexander to Maxima Zorreguieta Cerruti was a happy moment. The thing was, her husband, Claus, died after a long illness. Her mother died after she suffered from senile dementia (R.I.P.) in 2004 and her father died in December of 2004 (R.I.P.).
This isn't a part that makes me happy, it brings me very down. On April 30, 2009, there was an asasination attempt created by Karst Roeland Tates. He was driving at high speed, as he drove through people, watching the parade. He missed the Royal Family and crashed into a monument on the side of the road. There were 8 deaths (including Karst) and 10 injured.
Then, today, the day that Beatrix abdicated. We already discussed this, look here, to read it again.
I also forgot to mention her children, I'm smart... Her son, Prince Willem-Alexander was born on April 27, 1967 and married Maxima Zorreguieta Cerruti on February 2nd, 2002. They have 3 children: Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane.
Her second son, Prince Friso was born on September 25, 1968 and married Mabel Wisse Smit on April 24, 2004 which costed him the throne. They have 2 children: Countess Luana, and Countess Zaria. Friso was in an avalanche last year (in February - it's been so long, but felt so short!). He's currently in England, and has been showing some signs of consiousness.
Her third son, Prince Constantijn was born on October 11, 1969. He married Laurentien Brinkhorst on Mary 19, 2001 and they have 3 children: Countess Eloise, Count Calus-Casimir, and Countess Leonore.
Information: Wikipedia
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