Talk about born to rule, even if it was only for a brief time. Marie-José of Belgium serves #frockingfabulous sass! When she wasn’t being a mood, she found time to be the last Queen of Italy, for just 34 days. pic.twitter.com/ip7CV0xxbC— Catherine Curzon (@MadameGilflurt) October 3, 2021 Post your sassy royal photos in the comments.… Continue reading Random Royal Rotogravure
Author: The Handbag
I have been following royalty since the Diana/Fergie days. My favorite royal, sartorially speaking, is Queen Letizia, followed closely by that ageless scamp, Princess Astrid of Norway. I love following the less followed in the royal world. My general duties here in Handbagland are the Bits & Bobs and whatever Random Royaling arises.
Open Post – Earth Shot Prize Awards Ceremony
The first ever Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony is being held tonight at London's Alexandra Palace. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expected to attend and walk the green carpet. Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Yemi Alade, KSI, and Shawn Mendes will perform at the ceremony. Emma Thompson, Emma Watson, David Oyelowo, and Mo Salah are scheduled… Continue reading Open Post – Earth Shot Prize Awards Ceremony
Royal Wedding Game – Tiaras, Coiffures, and Veils Top Two!
Here we go, your chance to vote for your preferred "wedding ensemble from the neck up". We aren't in the least surprised at the finalists. They've been royal favorites for a long time, for very different reasons. Charlene Wittstock Her Serene Highness wore a low chignon and a vintage diamond ornament on loan from her… Continue reading Royal Wedding Game – Tiaras, Coiffures, and Veils Top Two!
Random Royaling – The Jordanians Visit Qatar
The Jordanian King and Queen are currently on a working visit to Qatar. As part of the program, Rania met with Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser to discuss issues of "mutual interest". We aren't getting much more information, but the mustard yellow Erdem on Rania is definitely worth discussion. Moza is as usual wearing… Continue reading Random Royaling – The Jordanians Visit Qatar
Designer Diaries – Yves Dooms and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
We know nothing about the designer Yves Dooms, other than he (or she!) has been identified as a Belgian fashion designer. There's no website, no photos, and no interviews that have been translated into English. It seems like they may be a perfect designer for royals, discreet and never overshadowing the client. Maybe one of… Continue reading Designer Diaries – Yves Dooms and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
