Yesterday marked the 139th Kentucky Derby and a horse named Orb claimed the top prize after a muddy and spirited race. Here’s a quick look at my Derby festivities: Watching it all go down got me thinking about what royals… Read More ›
The Abdication, Investiture & River Pageant
Well, that was fun. Starting from the top, let’s recap yesterday’s events beginning with the abdication which took place yesterday morning. Queen Beatrix officially passed over the reigns by signing the Act of Abdication, at which point her title changed… Read More ›
Queen Beatrix’s Dinner & Orange, Orange Everywhere
Now that it’s all over the fun begins for us! This is a heavy post, with another one to follow recapping today’s events. Thanks to our guest Royal Poster who is on the ground in Amsterdam, we have a wonderful… Read More ›
Countdown to the Abdication and Investiture
Are you excited yet? With the official investiture and abdication events about to begin in Amsterdam on April 29th, we are in final count down mode for serious jewels, fanfare, and of course lots more of this delightful trio: Lucky… Read More ›
Queen Beatrix’s Abdication
Wow – big news out of the Netherlands today. As you’ve probably heard by now, Queen Beatrix has decided to abdicate in favour of her son Prince Willem-Alexander. This is something of a tradition in the Netherlands since the Queen’s… Read More ›
Queen Mary’s Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Choker
This is our 250th post so…let’s celebrate with jewelry! It’s time to talk about some emeralds, in particular Queen Mary’s Emerald Choker. First, let’s try to spot it in this portrait of Queen Mary. As she was fond of doing,… Read More ›
Portraits of Crown Princess Mary of Denmark
What with all the chatter on Kate’s first official portrait, we thought it would be fun to look at the official portraits done of Australian-born Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. She is a favourite around here, after all. Oh, and if… Read More ›
Kate & Diana’s First Official Portraits
As you’ve no doubt read if you’re a fan of this blog, the first official portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge was unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery this week. The portrait was given to the National Portrait Gallery (of… Read More ›
Royal Charm Bracelets
Happy Belated New Year to you all! Today we’re looking at a fun and frivolous topic: royal charm bracelets. Because why not? Princess Mary of Denmark Princess Mary has accumulated a beautiful collection of jewelry since her 2004 wedding, including… Read More ›
The Titles of Will and Kate’s Children
There’s been much excitement following the early announcement that William and Kate are expecting a baby. There’s much to discuss here at the Royal Post! To kick things off, let’s talk titles. Here we go! The current state of titles… Read More ›
