Jane Grey
Hundreds of people take part in a procession at Lady Jane Grey’s childhood home
Read more about Lady Jane Grey here.
Month: February 2018
Agnes of Antioch
Lost Kingdoms – Kingdom of Hungary (Part 1)
The Kingdom of Hungary has a long history and emerged from the principality of Hungary in the year 1000 with the coronation of King Stephen I of Hungary. He reigned until 1038 with Gisela of Bavaria by his side. They had one son, who died at the age of 24 while boar-hunting. He left no [read more]
Royal News
Queen Victoria’s mausoleum to reopen for first time in years
The royal mausoleum at Frogmore, Windsor is set to reopen to the public after extensive renovations to reduce further damage from damp. It had previously been declared unstable in 2007. The campaign to restore the mausoleum has been headed by Conservatives MP Sir Edward Leigh, who told the Telegraph, “I am delighted that Buckingham Palace [read more]
France
Top Historical Tips for Paris
If you’re planning a trip to Paris, you cannot miss these historical places related to royal women. 1.The Basilica of St. Denis The Basilica of St. Denis is the traditional burial place of the French royal family and was also the site of many coronations. Get lost between the amazing marble statues and marvel at [read more]
Margaret of Austria (1480 - 1530)
Margaret of Parma – Governor of the Netherlands
Margaret was born in late July 1522 as the illegitimate daughter of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and Johanna Maria van der Gheynst, the daughter of a carpet manufacturer. Johanna Maria worked as a maid for the Governor of Oudenaarde, who hosted the then 22-year-old and unmarried Charles for six weeks. Margaret was named for [read more]
Matilda of Flanders
The Bayeux Tapestry and Matilda of Flanders
This article was written by Lydia. The Bayeux Tapestry, on its way to Britain for its first ever overseas exhibition, immediately conjures up images of William the Conqueror and Harold Godwinson. The medieval masterpiece tells the story of their battle for the throne of England, the triumph of William and that arrow in the eye. [read more]