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@HToerring @sarahdiaryz Yes. I was referring to the picture in the picture, which now I realize wasn't clear enough. G Dss Elena was painted in a tiara never worn by her daughters, or photographed. I'm deeply curious about its history!!

@gbrlfnt @sarahdiaryz This is not the Grandduchess Helen of Russia, Princess Nicholas of Greece. It is her younger daughter Marina Duchess of Kent, standing under her mothers Portrait.

#OTD 142 years ago. Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna of Russia was born on 17 January 1882 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire. Later Princess Nicholas of Greece and Denmark, she was grandmother of TRH The Duke of Kent, Princess Alexandra and Prince Michael of Kent.

@The_QVDS I immediately thought of you, having just heard the news. May you, too, find strength to face this moment after such a saddening row of events. God bless you two.

I have been overwhelmed by the many messages I’ve received regarding Princess Michael. I kindly ask you to join me in keeping her in your prayers and wishing her strength and comfort. Stay strong, my dearest princess. ❤️

@europeroyalsfan @BlogMathilde Traditionally, she was right. I think it was Pss Françoise who broke with convention when naming the baby 🤭

@gbrlfnt @BlogMathilde That's funny, because I remember our French teacher saying that if the name was Jean Marie, then it was probably a man, but if it was Marie Jeanne, then it was probably a woman. Guess he was wrong, then. 😂

🎂🇧🇪 Happy 34th birthday to Prince Joachim! Joachim Carl Maria Nikolaus Isabelle Marcus d'Aviano, Prince of Belgium, Archduke of Habsburg-Lothringen was born on 9 December 1991 in Brussels as the third child of Princess Astrid of Belgium & Archduke Lorenz of Habsburg-Lothringen.

@europeroyalsfan @BlogMathilde The French shares a bit of this tradition as well. I believe Prince Charles Henri Lobkowicz's 1st name is Marie. 😂 Girls born on St Joseph's day also tend to have his name, and the same with boys born in any Mary festivity.

@europeroyalsfan @BlogMathilde Not so much Habsburg as catholic. It happens in portuguese and spanish names as well, given the deep influence received from their cultures' religion. For instance, Mary Joseph and Joseph Mary are rather popular names among elder Latin people, in honor of the holy family.

@indieg2022 @larissabona Best "title" ever😂

@larissabona I would say that the night the artist formerly known as Prince was concieved, she should have restrained herself.

You have stopped here, Liz. PS: Nothing against you, Teddy 🫶

@sumac405 @richardaeden Indeed. Their father's affairs do not compromise their personal dignity, neither should his penalties affect their birthright titles. They're male line granddaughters of a monarch, hence, HRH Princesses.

@richardaeden But aren’t their titles derived from their grandmother the late Queen rather than from their father? In which case the loss of the title Prince from Andrew wouldn’t impact “the girls”.

I have generally been a supporter of Beatrice and Eugenie, but I can't see how they remain Princesses when their father is no longer is a Prince

@toriaa_h He made a rare usage of the iron fist inherited from his father in the most appropriate way today.

Finally King Charles being *king.* "The Crown must always win."

@europeroyalsfan Napoleon was always a rather controversial villain. Destroyed the HRE, but gave us the Cameo Parure, Norwegian emeralds, Swedish sapphires, so perhaps the man had his virtues, right🤭

Once again, it's Napoleon's fault. 💀 But this time, he did a bad thing that brought about a good thing, I guess? Before Napoleon invaded Luxembourg, the duchy had been passed around by the Habsburgs, Bourbons, Wittelsbachs, and the Dutch. /3

FAMILY TREE OF HENRI, GRAND DUKE OF LUXEMBOURG #OTD in 2000 Henri acceded as Grand Duke of Luxembourg following the abdication of his father Jean. Please download the image to zoom in. For a high-resolution image, see Tweet #2 /1

@The_QVDS I imagined it would make a strong impression on you. Nevertheless this is a display of The King's firm & sensible impartiality. The Crown must not allow the mere idea of a threat upon its honour.

I have been a Royal Watcher for all my life. I have accompanied, supported and shared the knowledge I have of the Royal Family for all my life. This announcement is the most shocking I have ever read in all my life. And I agree it’s necessary for the sake of the Monarchy. #GodSaveTheRF

queira ter tempo pra aprender francês espanhol bósnio romeno sueco vietnamita guarani quéchua iorubá twi farsi osage sardo asturiano occitânico curdo uigur árabe e turco…

@saadsalman719 Amazing to see Pss Elizabeth of Yugoslavia! Again she's still unbelievably looking fit as a fiddle. Intriguing to think she and her cousin Alexandra of Kent are the same age

The groom’s siblings; Prince Philip and Princess Danica, and Prince Peter, the Countess of Ampurias and the Countess of Ricla were present alongside Princess Elisabeth of Yugoslavia at the Wedding of Prince Alexander of Serbia and Dr. Vesna Jelić! royalwatcherblog.com/2025/09/22/wed…

@KateMiddStyle Preferably with an updo to match the grandeur of this tiara, though her loose hair's been looking cinematic by itself.

I would NOT be mad to see Kate wear this at December’s diplomatic reception, with a red gown (and I’d even be happy for a repeat gown!)

@LJustTom It was nice seeing Sarah there. A pity her girls couldn't attend, though

So, tu sum up, these were the family members at The Duchess of Kent’s funeral: - The King - The Prince of Wales - The Princess of Wales - The Princess Royal - Sir Timothy Laurence - The Duke of York - Sarah, Duchess of York - The Duchess of Edinburgh - The Earl of Snowdon 🔽

@emebdh @ProRoyalFamily Alexandra is between QEII and Olav of Norway

@gbrlfnt @ProRoyalFamily That’s Princess Alexandra

#RoyalFlashback Members of the Royal Family at the Nowegian State Visit back in 1988.

@rebeccajkey @bronwenlthomas We should hope not. Wearing three would look much better

@bronwenlthomas So when Catherine is queen, she will wear a Royal Family Order featuring William and no other?

To those in this community who often criticise Queen Camilla for not wearing both Royal Family Orders like Princess Anne and the Princess of Wales: here’s the reason. The Royal Family Order is not just a pretty ribbon, it is a personal honour from the sovereign, given only to female members of the royal family who undertake official duties. Each monarch creates their own: Queen Elizabeth II chose a pale yellow ribbon, while King Charles III’s is light blue. Here’s the difference: 👑 Camilla wears only Charles III’s order because she is Queen Consort. Her role is to represent and support the current monarch exclusively. Wearing his order alone reflects that unique position. ✨ Anne and Catherine, on the other hand, are royal women who continue their service across reigns. That’s why they wear both Elizabeth II’s and Charles III’s orders – as a sign of respect for the late Queen and loyalty to the King. So, it’s not a slight, nor a snub. It’s tradition. Camilla’s choice symbolises her role as Queen today, while Anne and Catherine honour both past and present.

@saadsalman719 Do we know what has kept the Dss of Edinburgh from attending the banquet?

Queen Camilla was in the Belgian Sapphire Tiara, the Princess of Wales wore the Lover’s Knot Tiara, Princess Anne was in her Cartier Aquamarine Tiara, and the Duchess of Gloucester wore the Honeysuckle Tiara at last night’s Banquet at Windsor Castle. royalwatcherblog.com/2025/09/18/roy…

@toriaa_h Romans shall find this a forecast for 2035.

The coronation portrait in X years-