“Researchers are working to uncover the mysteries of 33 wood carved medallions which would have decorated the Royal Palace at Stirling Castle” in Scotland.
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Dec 292008
A 13th century prince, Alexander Nevsky, was voted the greatest person in Russian history in a nationwide poll held by a Russian television station. The first runner-up was a 20th century prime minister, Pyotr Stolypin.
In third place: dictator Joseph Stalin.
Royal Christmas speeches:
King Albert II of Belgium
Belgian king urges new government be formed soon (sorry, this link has expired)
Queen Elizabeth II of Britain
The Queen’s Christmas broadcast (video)
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands
“You see differently with eyes that have cried”
King Juan Carlos of Spain
Spain must ‘defend its interests’ in the world: king (link expired)
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
The King’s Christmas speech 2008 (link expired)
For a lot more royal news, videos, and photographs, visit the Royalty.nu News page!
Merry Christmas! Here’s a sneak peek at some of the new books about royalty that are scheduled to be published next month. Publication dates are subject to change. I’ll post the full list on the Royal Books page on January 1.
Mistress of the Monarchy by Alison Weir. The romantic life of Katherine Swynford, mistress (and eventually wife) of King Edward III’s son John of Gaunt.
Catherine Parr: Henry VIII’s Last Love by Susan James. Biography of the infamous king’s sixth and final wife.
How Fat Was Henry VIII? And 101 Other Questions on Royal History by Raymond Lamont-Brown. Which king invented the handkerchief? Which queen pretended to be invisible? Find out.
The Sisters Who Would Be Queen by Leanda de Lisle. The tragic lives of England’s "Nine Days Queen," Jane Grey, and her sisters, Mary and Katherine. Sometimes available from AbeBooks.
Empress Zenobia: Palmyra’s Rebel Queen by Pat Southern. Biography of the third century Syrian queen who challenged the authority of Rome.
Saint Louis by Jacques Le Goff, translated by Gareth Evan Gollrad. Biography of King Louis IX of France (1214-1270).
Death and the Classic Maya Kings by James L. Fitzsimmons. Royal death rites and burials in the Classic Period (AD 250-900).
I want to read almost all of these books, but if I had to choose just one I guess it would be “Mistress of the Monarchy.” Which book would you choose?
Drunk Bear Cartoon OK'd by Court
No serious insult in King caricature
Royals Not Allowed to Play Monopoly
Prince Andrew's dark evenings
'Tis the Season for Royal Christmas Trees
Royals attend Christmas tree party (photos)
'Tis the Season for Royal Christmas Cards
Spanish royals sending season's greetings
'Tis the Season for Royal Christmas Carols
Carol is 'ode to Bonnie Prince'
For much more royal news, visit the Royalty.nu News page.
Dec 202008
Here's a nice article from Hola! about Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and her friendship with Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik and Norway's Crown Prince Haakon. It's in Spanish, which I don't read very well, but I'm trying to learn. So here, paraphrased and condensed, is what I think it says:
Princess Victoria doesn't have older brothers, but Frederik of Denmark and Haakon of Norway are like brothers to her. They can't see each other as often as they would like, but keep in touch by email and text messages. They understand well the commitment of the crown and know its inconveniences. What most bothers Victoria about being a princess is the lack of privacy. In low moments ("los momentos de bajón"?) she can always count on the support of her older half-brothers.
If you speak Spanish and would like to correct this or expand on it, please do so in the comments!
Dec 172008
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