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Sunday, November 28, 2010
A financial windfall from the Wales/Middleton wedding
Economic experts are forecasting that the wedding of HRH The Prince William of Wales and Ms.. Catherine Middleton will translate to nearly $620 million in new tourism revenue for the battered British economy.
Reason alone to enjoy and support monarchy!
Reason alone to enjoy and support monarchy!
The King's Speech – a MUST-SEE film we all need to support!
The much-touted film, The King's Speech, starring the multi-talented Collin Firth, supported by the equally superb Helena Bonham-Carter, opened in limited release in Los Angeles and New York this week.
The film tells us about the story of King George VI of Great Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ww-7OAdIzNk
One review tells us that this film: "Tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country through war."
The film is being touted as a serious contender for the Oscar!
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/movie_reviews/b213133_movie_review_kings_speech_stands_out.html
The film tells us about the story of King George VI of Great Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it.
One review tells us that this film: "Tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country through war."
The film is being touted as a serious contender for the Oscar!
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/movie_reviews/b213133_movie_review_kings_speech_stands_out.html
Diplomatic Reception at the Royal palace, Bucharest, Romania
http://www.princeradublog.ro/jurnal/seara-corpului-diplomatic-la-palatul-elisabeta-2/
On November 22 King don Juan Carlos reached a milestone...
On November 22, 1975, King don Juan Carlos of Spain began what has become one of the most successful reigns in his country's history.
The 35th anniversary of the start of His Majesty's reign passed quietly, without much fanfare.
No one can deny that don Juan Carlos is perhaps among the Spanish kingdom's best monarchs and one can but hope that the King, whose health of late has been source of much unease, remains on the throne for many more years.
The 35th anniversary of the start of His Majesty's reign passed quietly, without much fanfare.
No one can deny that don Juan Carlos is perhaps among the Spanish kingdom's best monarchs and one can but hope that the King, whose health of late has been source of much unease, remains on the throne for many more years.
Prince Roland Bonaparte's home restored and reopened
The magnificent former residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte (1858-1924), French erudite, herbologist, scientist and explorer, is soon to open as a luxury hotel. With magnificent views of the Eiffel Tower and located near the Trocadèro, the Shangri-La Hotel promises to become a favored destination who can afford the surely to be astronomical prices for a nightly rate.
Prince Roland was married to Marie-Félix Blanc, daughter of Louis Franc, the force behind the Casino de Montecarlo, as well as one of the richest heiress in the France of her time. Roland and Marie-Félix married in 1880. Two years later she gave birth to a daughter, Princess Marie, who was to be the couple's only child. Marie-Félix's happiness in motherhood was fleeting. Death took her barely two months after the birth of her daughter, an event from which she never recovered.
Princess Marie-Félix Bonaparte left behind an incalculable fortune, most of which was controlled by her husband Prince Roland. In 1907 their daughter married Prince George of Greece and Denmark, thus securing this intriguing son of a king, brother of a king, uncle to monarchs, nephew of empresses and queens, lover of an uncle, a life of immense pleasure and privilege. Prince George and Princess Marie were the parents of two children: Peter and Eugenie. Prince Peter (1908-1908) married morganatically, causing his stickler of a father a much unwanted disillusion. Princess Eugenie (1910-1989) married twice. Her first husband was Prince Dominic Radziwill (1911-1976), by whom she had two children: Tatiana and Jerzy. Eugenie's second husband was Prince Raymundo della Torre e Tasso, Duke of Castel Duino (1907-1986), by whom she had one son: Carlo Alessandro, current owner of Castle Duino, near Trieste.
http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/paris/shangrila
Prince Roland was married to Marie-Félix Blanc, daughter of Louis Franc, the force behind the Casino de Montecarlo, as well as one of the richest heiress in the France of her time. Roland and Marie-Félix married in 1880. Two years later she gave birth to a daughter, Princess Marie, who was to be the couple's only child. Marie-Félix's happiness in motherhood was fleeting. Death took her barely two months after the birth of her daughter, an event from which she never recovered.
http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/paris/shangrila
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Major Russian Imperial Auction
A new Head of House Hohenzollern
As readers of The European Royal History Journal may recall, the Fürst of Hohenzollern passed away last September 16.
He was succeeded as Head of House buy his eldest son, Karl Friedrich, who was born in 1952.
Attached is a link to a short biography of the new Fürst of Hohenzollern!
http://www.preussen.de/en/family/fuerst_karl_friedrich_von_hohenzollern.html
He was succeeded as Head of House buy his eldest son, Karl Friedrich, who was born in 1952.
Attached is a link to a short biography of the new Fürst of Hohenzollern!
Newest tiara in House Spain
The Prince and Princess of Asturias visit Peru
From the Huffington Post:
Spain's Princess Letizia continued to take Peru on Wednesday, visiting citizens in Lima.
For the occasion, she wore an animal print dress -- although, don't ask us what animal. Looks like a jazzed up leopard to us. She matched it with a cardigan, a belt, a clutch and a pair strappy, high-heeled sandals.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/25/princess-letizia-peru_n_788479.html#s192238
Spain's Princess Letizia continued to take Peru on Wednesday, visiting citizens in Lima.
For the occasion, she wore an animal print dress -- although, don't ask us what animal. Looks like a jazzed up leopard to us. She matched it with a cardigan, a belt, a clutch and a pair strappy, high-heeled sandals.
HM The Queen Visits Abu Dhabi
The Huffington Post reports:
Queen Elizabeth II visited the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday wearing a hat-and-scarf combo.
While we've seen the Queen sport countless headpieces and the occasional babushka-style scarf, we're digging this configuration. It's modest, easy to assemble, great for inclement weather, vaguely beekeeper-esque...and it's probably only a matter of time before the Elizabeth Scarf Hat hits Urban Outfitters.
Whether one likes it or not, the outfit, Her Majesty yet again masterfully shows us how a good job is done...I admire her enormously!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/24/queen-elizabeth-ii-dons-h_n_788248.html#s191717
Queen Elizabeth II visited the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday wearing a hat-and-scarf combo.
While we've seen the Queen sport countless headpieces and the occasional babushka-style scarf, we're digging this configuration. It's modest, easy to assemble, great for inclement weather, vaguely beekeeper-esque...and it's probably only a matter of time before the Elizabeth Scarf Hat hits Urban Outfitters.
Whether one likes it or not, the outfit, Her Majesty yet again masterfully shows us how a good job is done...I admire her enormously!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/24/queen-elizabeth-ii-dons-h_n_788248.html#s191717
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