Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander married on February 2, 2002, however, the day was filled with controversy. Maxima’s father, Jorge Zorreguieta, was not allowed to come to the wedding, because he had served as Secretary of Agriculture under the dictatorship regime of General Jorge Rafael Videla in Argentina. Maxima’s mother, María del Carmen Cerruti Carricart, […]
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In this week’s episode of Queen The Greatest Live, Brian May and Roger Taylor appear in new filmed interviews below looking back at the band’s epic opening numbers. In the early days with Freddie Mercury and John Deacon this could even be We Will Rock You, which is now saved to the end of Queen […]
My thoughts on the late Queen’s chocolate mousse Overall, I spent £10.09 on this royal recipe, making it an affordable dessert that lasts in your fridge all week, perfect for the whole family. A pack of 12 eggs from Sainsbury’s cost just £2.55, double cream cost £1.19, a bar of baking chocolate cost £1.35, and […]
The Palace released the portrait of the monarch, taken by photographer Ranald Mackechnie, “to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee – the first British monarch to reach this milestone”. The creative director at Boucheron, Claire Choisne, commented: “I am a fan of the Queen and always have been. “My grandmother was from Liverpool – and I’m […]
Sir Brian wrote on Instagram: “I’ve been a bit mesmerised by this little clip posted by @melina_brianqueen – (thanks – I told you I might have to pinch it !) It stirs so many memories from long-forgotten corners of my mind. A moment in time, in rehearsals for a very early tour, grabbing a sandwich, […]
Queen Letizia of Spain attended an audience with communication and health representatives to have an important gender-based violence meeting at the Zarzuela Palace, the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family in Madrid. For the engagement, Queen Letizia opted for an all-red ensemble, a three-quarter sleeve top and tailored trousers. Letizia’s jumper was the Frankie […]
For the official engagement, Queen Maxima wore her Natan reversible wool and cashmere coat in camel. She has been photographed donning the cape-style jacket on many occasions proving she is a fan of the hue, just like Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex has a collection of camel coats and in fact, they were the […]
Today, it was announced that Queen Mary’s Crown will be used for the coronation of Camilla, the Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. The choice of Queen Mary’s Crown is the first time in recent history that an existing crown will be used for the coronation of a Consort instead of a […]
Who is in the cast of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story? Golda Rosheuvel will reprise the role of the titular queen with India Amarteifio playing a younger version of the character. Also from the original series, Adjoa Andoh returns as Lady Agatha Danbury and Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton. Viewers will also recognise Hugh Sachs […]
Going back in time! Following the success of Netflix’s Bridgerton series, it wasn’t long before executive producer Shonda Rhimes invested in Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) on a larger scale. In December 2020, the regency show inspired by Julia Quinn‘s novels introduced viewers to the glamorous London social scene. At the center of the story was Queen […]