The Duchess of Cambridge’s Brooch is a “large pearl bouton encircled by 14 brilliant in cut-down settings and a narrow pave-set cusped band, suspending a brilliant and a large pave-set baroque pearl.” Embed from Getty Images The Duchess of Cambridge, born Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel, was the original owner of the brooch. Like most of [read more]
*contains affiliate links* Empress Elisabeth of Austria was well-known for her travels as she wished to spend as little time as possible with her husband in Vienna. One of her favourite destinations was Greece, and she even had a villa named the Achilleion built on Corfu. Unfortunately, she lost interest in the villa a few [read more]
Lady Sak K’uk’ (also known as Queen Muwaan Mat and Lady Beastie) was the second recorded female ruler of the Mayan city of Palenque. She rose to the position of Queen because there were no male candidates who were fit for kingship. In order to legitimize her rule, she declared divinity for herself as a [read more]
Maria Carolina of Austria was born on 13 August 1752 as the 13th child of Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor and Empress Maria Theresa. She was just three years older than her younger sister Marie Antoinette, the tragic Queen of France. All the children began their day at 7.30 and always started with prayer. After [read more]
Maria Elisabeth of Austria was born on 13 August 1743 as the sixth but fourth surviving child of Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor and Empress Maria Theresa. Her youngest sister would be the tragic Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. As a child, her day was strictly structured. All the children began their day at 7.30 [read more]
After the storming of the Tuileries, Marie Antoinette and her family sought refuge with the Legislative Assembly. After a terrifying day, they were given lodgings at a nearby convent. However, they would not be allowed to stay there. On 13 August 1792, the family was moved to the Temple, a medieval fortress used as a [read more]
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