The Jordanian royals, King Abdullah, Queen Rania, and Crown Prince Hussein, just concluded an official visit to Japan. The level of formality was lower than a state visit, but there was still a lot of pretty on offer. The group met with the Emperor and Empress to start the trip. Queen Rania wore a dress… Continue reading Random Royaling – Official Jordanian Visit to Japan
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Designer Diaries – Hanae Mori and the Japanese Royals
Hanae Mori (森 英恵) was a Japanese fashion designer and truly someone who shattered glass ceilings, doors, and walls. In 1951, ffter attending dress making school, she opened her first atelier. She designed clothes for movies, Japanese Airlines flight attendants, and for society women. A true first waver, she inspired other Asian designers such as… Continue reading Designer Diaries – Hanae Mori and the Japanese Royals
Hofdame Bits and Bobs
Nine inches of snow are on the ground outside my window, but spring is a coming here. We have some royals trying to break out of the monochrome mold and others who are still wearing the basic black and white and grey and camel. What can we say? It's a weird time of the year… Continue reading Hofdame Bits and Bobs
Hofdame Bits and Bobs
It's been "a week", as they say. We have one birthday party and several memorials to reflect on, which proves royals run the spectrum of events! Netherlands Let's start with a flat-out party, and for one of our favorite Classic Princesses. Princess Margriet of the Netherlands celebrated her 80th birthday with her handsome husband Pieter… Continue reading Hofdame Bits and Bobs
Hofdame Bits and Bobs
Happy Valentine's Day week for those who celebrate - or care - about such things! We send all our Baguettes and Hofdudes Valentine wishes during this love-themed week. Britain Isn't this a pretty emblem? It really expresses Charles' love of gardening and plants. It's exuberant, too! Nice and joyful! https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1624182545846874112 We haven't spent much time… Continue reading Hofdame Bits and Bobs