Denmark

Designer Diaries – Crown Princess Mary and Jesper Hovring

Danish designer Jesper Høvring grew up in Copenhagen and was always interested in clothes, particularly those that made a statement. He trained as a tailor and began designing couture in his own shop in 1999. His philosophy is to work in the classic tradition of Dior and Balenciaga but to pull something modern and unexpected… Continue reading Designer Diaries – Crown Princess Mary and Jesper Hovring

Britain

Open Post – The Queen Consort Hosts a “Violence Against Women and Girls” Reception

The Queen Consort has worked to highlight organisations supporting victims of rape, sexual assault and domestic violence for over ten years, undertaking numerous visits to learn more about the issues, meet survivors, and highlight the invaluable contribution made by people and organisations working in this area. Buckingham Palace Press Releases Crown Princess Mary and Queen… Continue reading Open Post – The Queen Consort Hosts a “Violence Against Women and Girls” Reception

Denmark

Open Post – Queen Margrethe of Denmark Jubilee Events

Updated 9/9/2022: Due to the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the Danish Court has announced a reduced schedule of activities for the Golden Jubilee. There will be no balcony appearance, no carriage ride and galas will be ‘adapted’. See the court website: https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/ Agenda Saturday⏺ guard parade at Amalienborg Slotplads with balcony appearance… Continue reading Open Post – Queen Margrethe of Denmark Jubilee Events

Denmark

Guest Post – H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary 1972 – 2022 Exhibition

Hofdame Note: Please welcome Baguette Johanna, a longtime blog reader from France.  She previously shared her photos of the Dior exhibition in Paris on the Order of Splendor blog back in 2017. She has graciously given us permission to print her photos and thoughts from the "H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary 1972 – 2022" exhibition at… Continue reading Guest Post – H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary 1972 – 2022 Exhibition

Denmark

Royal Shares and Re-wears – Crown Princess Mary and Jesper Høvring

The Danish New Year's Receptions and Levees always bring us one or two participants who rewear gowns. In the case of Queen Margrethe, sometimes the gowns are re-worn and re-worn and re-worn! During the month of December, we are going to look at some of these reappearances. Right now we don't know if the show… Continue reading Royal Shares and Re-wears – Crown Princess Mary and Jesper Høvring