Firebrand is based on Elizabeth Fremantle’s novel Queen’s Gambit and focuses on her life as the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII of England. Filming began in April 2022, and the film premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Alicia Vikander stars as Katherine Parr, while Jude Law stars as King Henry VIII. [read more]
The Cullinan IX ring consists of a “pear-shaped diamond in open-work 12-claw setting, with plain loop.” Embed from Getty Images The Cullinan IX was the smallest of the stones cut from the Cullinan diamond. This diamond was given to Queen Mary in 1910 by the government of South Africa. Queen Mary had it set in [read more]
Mencía de Mendoza y Fonseca was born on 30 November 1508 as the daughter of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, 1st Marquis of Cenete and María de Fonseca y Toledo. She was probably born at Jadraque Castle and baptised at the nearby Our Lady of Castrejón. Her early years were spent at the fortress [read more]
Mavia (also known as Mawayia) was the Queen regnant of Tanukh. She was a warrior queen who fought and defeated both the Romans and the Goths. She proved to be a brilliant military general. Even though Queen Mavia of Tanukh was not a Christian, she helped spread orthodox Christianity throughout Arabia.[1] She also promoted women’s rights [read more]
The Katherine Parr thriller “Firebrand” has received a US theatrical release date. The film is based on Elizabeth Fremantle’s novel Queen’s Gambit and focuses on her life as the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII of England. Filming began in April 2022, and the film premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. The [read more]
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