Britain

Clap-Out – Let’s Hear it for Lilibet (and for you)!

The time has come for our final Clap Out and final post. Who else would we feature but the reason for this blog, and the person it is named after? Please leave us with your favorite photos of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, in the comments. This final clap out is also for all Baguettes and… Continue reading Clap-Out – Let’s Hear it for Lilibet (and for you)!

Guest Author

Clap-Out – Let’s Hear it for Our Guest Posts!

Our guest post authors have been a huge support to us throughout the years! There are so many of them that we can't highlight them all here. However, if you want to revisit any or all of them, go to the Archive/Recurring Features page and scroll down to "Guest Posts". Please, all of you who… Continue reading Clap-Out – Let’s Hear it for Our Guest Posts!

Britain · Japan

Clap-Out – Let’s Hear it for Enthronements and Coronations!

We were exceedingly lucky to cover two major historic and joyful events at the blog during our five year tenure: the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito of Japan, and the coronation of King Charles III. They were very different events but both brought enormous fun and a good bit of new knowledge to all of us.… Continue reading Clap-Out – Let’s Hear it for Enthronements and Coronations!

Belgium · Britain · Denmark · Japan · Netherlands · Norway · Sweden

Clap-Out – Let’s Hear it for Royal Coming of Age!

One of my favorite things about running this blog over the last five years has been watching the Queens (and Kings) in training grow up. A lot changes in the life of a young person over that time. Some are now heirs and some are second in line, but we have followed all their journeys.… Continue reading Clap-Out – Let’s Hear it for Royal Coming of Age!