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Mary of Austria – “A woman, no less” (Part one)

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 0:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Mary of Austria was born on 15 September 1505 at the Coudenberg Palace in Brussels as the daughter of Queen Joanna and King Philip I of Castile. She was their third daughter and fifth child and the first to be born after Joanna’s accession as Queen regnant of Castile. Her siblings were Eleanor (later Queen [read more]

The Wurttemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara

Friday, 13 September 2024, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The Wurttemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara is thought to be a remodelled tiara from the collection of Sophie of Wurttemberg but this has not been confirmed. Nevertheless, this is where the name originates from. Embed from Getty Images It was created for Queen Wilhelmina in 1897 and is set with diamonds, round and pear-shaped pearls. She [read more]

The Dutch Star Tiara

Friday, 6 September 2024, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The Dutch Star Tiara was worn by Máxima Zorreguieta as she married the future King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands in 2002. Embed from Getty Images She put together two separate pieces to create a new tiara. The base of the tiara came from the Pearl Button Tiara, and five diamond stars, which belonged to Queen [read more]

Queen Emma’s Diamond Tiara

Friday, 30 August 2024, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Queen Emma’s Diamond Tiara was made for Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont and gifted by her husband, King William III of the Netherlands to her in 1890. However, it arrived shortly after his death. It was made by Royal Begeer and features a trio of harp designs with diamond rosette-style clusters made from silver and [read more]

Book News Week 35

Sunday, 25 August 2024, 0:00 Moniek Bloks 0

*contains affiliate links* Book News Week 35 – 26 August – 1 September 2024 The Two Eleanors of Henry III: The Lives of Eleanor of Provence and Eleanor de Montfort Paperback –30 August 2024 (US & UK) Stephen and Matilda’s Civil War: Cousins of Anarchy Paperback – 30 August 2024 (US) A Voyage Around the Queen [read more]

Grand Empress Dowager Qiongcheng – The unfavoured Empress who became a respected Empress Dowager

Saturday, 24 August 2024, 6:00 Lauralee Jacks 0

Grand Empress Dowager Qiongcheng was the third Empress of Emperor Xuan of the Western Han Dynasty. She was never favoured by Emperor Xuan. However, Grand Empress Dowager Qiongcheng established a close bond with Emperor Yuan. She would be highly regarded by two Emperors who would reward her for her virtue. The birthdate of Grand Empress [read more]