Category Archives: Europe

Born to Rule

Born to Rule: Five Reigning Consorts, Granddaughters of Queen Victoria Once there was Vicky, Alice, Helena, Louise, and Beatrice… Now with Marie, Maud, Ena, Alix, and Sophie, we see the face of Europe change once more. Julia Gelardi’s book is a fascinating study of the lives of Queen Victoria’s granddaughters. It gets slightly difficult to

An Uncommon Woman – The Empress Frederick

A Book Review of “An Uncommon Woman – The Empress Frederick” Originally published on September 15, 2005 You will feel great sympathy towards Vicky, the Empress Frederick, who was an unfortunate hostage to the intrigues of the German court. Sympathy will soon give way to awe at her courage and determination to do her best

In The House of Grimaldi

IN THE HOUSE OF GRIMALDI – by Peter Kurth The subject on everyone’s mind in Monaco these days is marriage: Stephanie’s marriage, Caroline’s marriage, Albert’s marriage, even Rainier’s marriage. Since none of the ruling Grimaldi family is married at the moment, and since the only point in having royalty (even teeny-tiny royalty like Monaco’s) is

“Baby”

“Baby” By Susan Flanders She was the baby of the family and her story is one of my favorites. This is a picture of Princess Beatrice on her wedding day, wearing her mother’s wedding veil. Her mother, of course, was Queen Victoria. Beatrice was the only daughter—and there were many—to be given the privilege of

Issue #19: Chelsy Davy Style Maven

Being a Lady: Dressing Well, Not By Age Prince Harry’s girlfriend Chelsy Davy has been labeled a ‘chav’, but couturier Matthew Williamson — whose clients include Sienna Miller and Jade Jagger — says there’s nothing wrong with Chelsy’s wardrobe. He counters that people are “mean” to mock Chelsy. Chelsy is now a public person by

Issue #16: November 2005

Modern Monarchy: Where Does Britain Stand? European Monarchies Point The Way. It seems that the new Crown Princesses of Europe are all the rage. Princesses Letizia, Maxima, Mette-Marit, and Mary are admired by millions. Their fame is spreading all across the Continent, and even overseas. They are charming, elegant, intelligent, and… commoners. People love a