It's been a week of colorful summer prints, so into the floral stew we go. Come along, Baguettes and Hofdudes! Getty Are you the sporty type? Interested in sport(s)? Then this week's Getty photos, full of sailing and eventing, are here for you. Denmark Daisy continues her summer of pink, wearing an outfit we saw… Continue reading Hofdame Bits and Bobs
Random Royaling – Balearic Reception on Mallorca
Last night, the Spanish royals hosted a dinner for the authorities of the Balearic Islands on Mallorca. This annual event has been on hiatus since 2019 due to the pandemic. H/T to our Baguette Iselen for all the information in this post! This year, the reception location was changed a few times, but the final… Continue reading Random Royaling – Balearic Reception on Mallorca
Pocket Profile – Maria of Molina, Queen of Castile
Hofdame Note: Thank you to our Spanish Baguette Iselen for this fascinating Pocket Profile. Hang on for a tale of an extraordinary woman who overcame endless obstacles to become (and stay!) Queen of Castile. Bonus - learn about the "Curse of the Castile Kings." María Alfonso Téllez of Meneses was born in a noble family:… Continue reading Pocket Profile – Maria of Molina, Queen of Castile
Jewel Journey – King Sancho IV’s Crown
Hofdame Note: Enjoy this companion piece to today's Pocket Profile on Maria de Molina. Her husband, King Sancho IV, and his crown, are the stars of this post! Thanks again to our Baguette Iselen. This simple-looking crown was made of gilded silver, sapphires and cameos somewhere between 1284 and 1295 for King Sancho IV. Juan… Continue reading Jewel Journey – King Sancho IV’s Crown
Random Royal Rotogravure
When One has been in charge of "Tiaras and Crowns" for 70 years, One can plop it on under any circumstances. Even if there are ornate obstacles in Ones way. The Daily Mail. Photo taken by Nina Duncan Queen Elizabeth placing the George IV State Diadem on her head in 2004, as she prepared for… Continue reading Random Royal Rotogravure
