This crazy busy spring continues, with royals bustin' out all over. Let's see what's up. Sweden The younger generation came out to see a production at the Kungliga Opera. I don't know if I can handle this "Estelle as a tween" phase. This maturity came on fast. Estelle wore a Patachou skirt with a Lisa… Continue reading Hofdame Bits and Bobs
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Hofdame Bits and Bobs
It's less than one month before King Charles III's coronation, and you'll notice we have done a little redecorating for the event. Since there has been lots of coronation conversation, we are corraling it in an Open Post, so you can find it all handily. It will also keep our Bits posts a bit cleaner.… Continue reading Hofdame Bits and Bobs
Royal Shares and Re-wears (and something new!) – Queen Mathilde
Queen Mathilde and the rest of the Belgian royal family will begin their annual Easter break this week, so before she disappears for a while, let's check-in. First up, we have a re-wear. The Queen attended the 'Expedition Egypt' installation in a white Natan, accessorized with a Natan brooch at the neckline. The brooch (or… Continue reading Royal Shares and Re-wears (and something new!) – Queen Mathilde
Open Post – Belgian State Visit to South Africa (Updated Day Five)
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are beginning a five-day State Visit to South Africa. It will be the first Belgian State Visit to a country in Africa since King Baudouin visited in 1979. Interestingly, the largest Belgian community in Africa is in South Africa, with about 10,000 Belgians living there. Although we don't have a… Continue reading Open Post – Belgian State Visit to South Africa (Updated Day Five)
Open Post – Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth in Egypt (Updated Day Three)
Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth are on a three-day trip to Egypt. One of the primary objectives of the trip is to open an exhibit honoring Elisabeth's great-great grandmother, Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of the Belgians. The current Duchess of Brabant is her namesake, so it's a sentimental journey of sorts. Background Like many people… Continue reading Open Post – Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth in Egypt (Updated Day Three)