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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Random Royaling – Stortingsmiddagen
Last night King Harald and Queen Sonja held the Stortingsmiddagen, or Storting Dinner, at the Royal Palace. The Storting is the Supreme Legislature of Norway. The Storting dinner was introduced as a tradition by King Haakon in 1906, and last night was the 104th occasion of the event. The speeches given by the King and… Continue reading Random Royaling – Stortingsmiddagen
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
Hofdame Bits and Bobs
We aren't wasting time with a fancy lead-in. The Hofdames have summer to celebrate, so let's get down to brass tacks! Getty LOTS of Wimbledon (we'll check in on some of it too, never fear), King Felipe going solo while Queen Letizia is indisposed, and quite a display of Platinum Jubilee "odds and ends" at… Continue reading Hofdame Bits and Bobs
Open Post – Order of the Garter 2022 (Updated!)
The Order of the Garter was founded in 1348, in the reign of King Edward III. It's definitely one of the most sartorially memorable events on the calendar. If you want a refresher (and we all could use one, frankly) on the all the gear, follow the links to read about the Mantle, the Collar… Continue reading Open Post – Order of the Garter 2022 (Updated!)