The Social Life of Jewels When our dear Hofdames published my post about La Rusa with the title “Tiara Tales”, I remembered my old Medieval Art professor and the wonderful… Continue reading Jewel Journeys – Louis VII’s Emerald and Vase
Category: France
Pocket Profile – Eleanor of Aquitaine
She was the Queen of France, the Queen of England, and the Duchess of Aquitaine, where she was a ruler in her own right. At the time, Aquitaine was one… Continue reading Pocket Profile – Eleanor of Aquitaine
Stellar State Visits – The Aughts
Empress Michiko charmed Baguettes and you voted the 1998 Japanese State Visit to Denmark as your favorite. An excellent, elegant choice, all! Are you ready for aughts? Early in the… Continue reading Stellar State Visits – The Aughts
Random Royaling – Wedding Roll Call
I am slapping my forehead for not starting a wedding blog prior to this month because boy oh boy have we had an embarrassment of nuptial riches recently. Plenty enough… Continue reading Random Royaling – Wedding Roll Call
Hofdame Bits and Bobs
What news do you have of the Royal World? Let us know. Bits are open all week.
