As we shut down the blog, it seems to be the right time for a Baguette and Hofdude clap-out. If you haven't experienced a clap-out in real life, here is a definition, and here is a video of one in action. Our clap-out will be of a virtual variety, with a series of posts on… Continue reading Clap-Out – Let’s Hear it for State Visits
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.
Pop-Up Post – Republic of Korea State Visit to the Netherlands
At the invitation of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, the president of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, will be paying a state visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 December. He will be accompanied by his wife, Kim Keon Hee. The Royal House of the Netherlands website Schedule Tuesday, December 12… Continue reading Pop-Up Post – Republic of Korea State Visit to the Netherlands
Pop-Up Post – Nobel Ceremonies
Housekeeping Note: Comments on this post will be open until Tuesday morning. Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Foundation in his 1895 will, directing that prizes be awarded to individuals who have "conferred the greatest benefit to mankind." The following fields are honored: physics, chemistry, literature, physiology or medicine, and peace. The first four awards are… Continue reading Pop-Up Post – Nobel Ceremonies
Pop-Up Post – Diplomatic Reception in the UK
The King and Queen Camilla will host the annual Diplomatic Reception tonight in the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. As Head of State, The King hosts the annual event in support of the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, which plays a vital role in UK diplomacy. For our purposes, it's a chance… Continue reading Pop-Up Post – Diplomatic Reception in the UK
Pop Up Post – Royal Variety Performance
Housekeeping Note: This post will be up until 3:00 p.m., December 1st! Enjoy! Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden will accompany the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall tomorrow, November 30th. The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel are currently on the first of a… Continue reading Pop Up Post – Royal Variety Performance