Danish EU Presidency celebration

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Prince Philippe of Belgium, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Princess Mary of Denmark and Princess Mathilde of Belgium attend a concert for Danish EU Presidency celebration at Flagey, 26 January 2012, Brussel

Princess Mathilde of Belgium and Princess Mary of Denmark

Princess Mathilde and Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium

Prince Philippe of Belgium, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Princess Mary of Denmark and Princess Mathilde of Belgium attend a concert for Danish EU Presidency celebration at Flagey, 26 January 2012, Brussel

22 years ago today, Margarita, the Romanian Crown Princess arrives for the first time in her country

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TRH Princesses Margarita and Sophia of Romania. I will publish, hopefully quite soon, a book entitled "Patrie si Destin" on the life of Crown Princess of Romania, (Litera publishing house, Bucharest, April 2012).

The photograph above presents HRH Princess Margarita of Romania arriving for the first time in her  country, on 18 of January 1990, at Otopeni airport, Bucharest. There was a degree of interest among the Romanian press of the time about this momentous event, but insufficiently disseminated, probably for political reasons, to make an impact among a public hungry for such news. The image bellow is Princess Margarita’s first interview given to a central Romanian newspaper. 

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Celebrates 40 Years on The Throne

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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark:

The most important thing for me and my family is to try to be a unifying factor for our country and our people

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Celebrates 40 Years on The Throne - Balcony Views General view of the Danish Royal Family and other royal guests on the balcony to celebrate Queen Margarethe II of Denmark's 40 years on the throne at Amalienborg Royal Palace, 15 January 2012, Copenhagen

Queen Margrethe II about the role of a monarch

It is a gradual process of preparation. Father was not the sort of person to sit down and lecture me or give longer discourses on what had to be done and how. It was a slow process of the same type that I have tried to practice with the Crown Prince when he was younger. It is not something that can be learnt by heart and imposed.

Queen Margarethe II of Denmark and Prince Henrik of Denmark make an appearance on the balcony to celebrate the Queen’s 40 years on the throne at Amalienborg Royal Palace

1912 A century ago season greetings card – Romanian Royal Family

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A Happy New Year 2012 … a hundred years later!

A century ago season greetings card - The Romanian Royal Family, old postcard (Diana Mandache collection)

“Dearest Missy” nominated ‘Book of the Month’ in Majesty magazine

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My book “Dearest Missy”in Majesty magazine,  Book of the Month, January 2012

The extensive correspondence between Marie Alexandrovna, Grand Duchess of  Russia, Duchess of Edinburgh and of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and her daughter, Marie, Crown Princess of Romania, covering the period 1879-1900.
These lively and detailed epistles, sent from places across the length and breadth of Europe, are first-hand historical documents detailing the daily life, social events, dramas and transformations taking place at the royal courts during the latter part of the Victorian era.

An interesting private letter of the future King Michael written from Florence in 1935

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The winter holidays of 1934/35 found Michael of Romania in Italy, spending the vacation together with his mother, Princess Helen, who lived there in exile. King Carol II permitted Michael to visit his estranged mother only 6 weeks in a year. He met on his way to Italy other members of the Greek Royal family, among them Paul (future King Pavlos of Greece). The document presented here is a letter sent by Prince Michael from Florence to his father king, containing impressions about the places visited along the way. (the letter is dated 9 January 1935, Source RNA). This is a wonderful piece of history relating about the private life of the future Romanian monarch when he was 14 years old. DM

“Dearest Missy” – My new book

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"Dearest Missy" by Diana Mandache, Diana Mandache, Duchess of Coburg, Duchess of Edinburgh, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Marie Alexandrovna, Princess Marie of Edinburgh

The Letters of Marie Alexandrovna, Grand Duchess of Russia, Duchess of Edinburgh and her daughter, Princess Marie of Edinburgh, Crown Princess of Romania (1879-1900); hardback, 472 pp., 40 photos , RRB, October 2011.

Marie Alexandrovna’s life and character has been imprinted by her upbringing at the Russian imperial court, as the daughter of Tsar Alexander II, in a grandiose and yet level-headed milieu that in a great measure personified her father’s way of life and vision of the world. Her personality was thus a distinctive mix of dominant behaviour and imperial outlook, tempered by an astute, realistic perception of the world. Diana Mandache

If you would like to order a signed copy please send a message in that regard to  dianamandache@yahoo.co.uk (for more details click here)    

Order from:  www.amazon.com

London: Hatchards – 187 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9LE.

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Royal Book News Review

From Rosvall Royal Books:

Today we publish a new book in our series on the Royal Families of Europe. This one is called DEAREST MISSY and consists of the correspondence between Marie Alexandrovna, Grand Duchess of Russia and Duchess of Edinburgh and of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and her daughter, Marie, Crown Princess of Romania 1879-1900. A truly fascinating collection of old letters, transcribed and edited by Romanian historian Dr. Diana Mandache. Many rare and never before published illustrations.

Rosenborg Castle, special exhibition: Pearls

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PEARLS. Royal splendour – Modern design. Special exhibition. 11 Feb. 2012 – 28 May, 2012

Pearls – the jewels of the sea – have fascinated us for two thousand years with their particular allure. They are timeless and have been used as status symbols by royalty and the powerful to demonstrate position and wealth.
At Rosenborg Castle you can experience the many forms of the pearl, and see the delicate concordance between the historic use of pearls and modern interpretations. The exhibition will inform you about what a pearl actually is and introduce you to Akoya, Tahitian, and South Sea pearls.
The exhibition provides, on the one hand, cultural historical insight through historical artefacts and ornaments, and on the other shows new, unique, creative ideas for pearl creations.

The tiara is most likely from 1825, when it was donated to Princess Louise of the Netherlands, the Queen’s great-grandmother. The tiara is part of a set, considered to be among the most prestigious pices of jewelry in the Danish royal family’s possession. One of the highlights of the exhibition is the impressive Perlepoire diadem, which HM Queen Margrethe has graciously loaned for the occasion. Among the jewels of former queens you can see the unhappy Queen Caroline Mathilde’s wedding present of 1768 – a necklace of freshwater pearls collected by Scottish women. 

Baroque pearl ornament from the treasury at Rosenborg Castle, made in Germany ca. 1570. The pearl is shaped like a dolphin, and the ornament has been used as a toothpick. Photo: Rosenborg Castle

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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s Ruby Jubilee

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Margrethe II of Denmark arrives for the official reception to celebrate 40 years on the throne at City Hall on January 14, 2012 in Copenhagen

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is marking the 40th anniversary of her succession to the country’s throne. She became the first female sovereign of Denmark in 1972 following the death of her father, King Frederick IX.

Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark held a press conference on the occasion of her 40th annniversary as Queen in the Great Hall at Christian IX Palace at Amalienborg. Copenhagen, 10th January 2012

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Happy Birthday, Duchess of Cambridge!

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The Duchess of Cambridge celebrates her 30th birthday today, 9 January 2012. HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY, CATHERINE, Duchess of Cambridge!

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the premiere of Steven Spielberg's film 'War Horse', 8 January 2012

Fresco from the private chapel in Pelesh Castle

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Fresco from the private chapel in Pelesh castle. The chapel was a recollection place much loved by Queen Elisabeta of Romania (Carmen Sylva). Photo by Diana Mandache.

64 years ago, King Michael of Romania arrived in Switzerland, exiled at the orders of Kremlin

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"Exiled at the orders of Kremlin, King Michael arriving in Lausanne". In the image King Michael, Queen-Mother Helen of Romania and the Duchess of Aosta, Lausanne train station, 5 January 1948.

The 15 most popular articles in 2011

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1. Exhibition of traditional Greek and Romanian costumes of Helen, Queen-Mother of Romania
2. A letter from King George V to Queen Marie of Romania, 1922
3. New article on King Michael of Romania entitled “The History Maker”, Majesty magazine
4. Three Royal Weddings: 1947, 1981, 2011
5. Philip de Laszlo in 1936 at the Romanian Royal Court
6. King Michael of Romania Parliament’s speech, 25 October 2011
7. “Dearest Missy” – My new book
8. Queen Marie of Romania, Colonel Joe Boyle and the Canadians
9. Princess Helen and King Michael of Romania: Black Sea royal holidays
10. Exclusive Interview with the Crown Princess Margarita of Romania
11. Princess Elisabeta of Romania
12. Wedding: Georg Friedrich Ferdinand of Prussia & Sophie of Isenburg
13. KOKOSHNIK: from traditional Russian headdresses to Royal Fashion
14. A symbol of the Romanian Monarchy: the Throne Room – used by the communist dictator
15. Visit by HRH Prince Nicholas of Romania to the National History Museum

Christmas Greetings!

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With best wishes for Christmas! DM (25 December 2011)

The Nobel Prize Ceremony, 10 December 2011

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(Second row) Prince Carl Philip of Sweden (L) and Prince Daniel of Sweden (R) and (front row) Queen Silvia of Sweden (L), Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (C) and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden (R) applaud the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony at Stockholm Concert Hall on December 10, 2011 in Stockholm

Australian astrophycisist Brian Schmidt receives the Nobel Prize for Physics from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Universal Exhibition of Vienna 1873 – Romanian gallery

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The exhibition opened on between 1 May and 1 November  1873.

In the foreground of the photograph is a bust sculpture of Princess Elisabeth of Romania.

Queen Elizabeth II opens new High Court building

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Queen Elizabeth II greets High Court judges as she officially opens the Rolls Building, the latest addition to the Royal Courts of Justice, 7 December 2011.

Spanish Royals Attend Gold Medals of Merit in Fine Arts

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King Juan Carlos of Spain and Queen Sofia attend the Gold Medals of Merit in Fine Arts 2010 ceremony at the El Pardo Palace, 24 November 2011 in Madrid.

The visit of Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip at Admiralty House

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Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope (2L) and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, are shown a map detailing current naval deployments by Admiral Sir Trevor Soar (R) during a visit to the Admiralty Board and Admiralty House on 23 November, 2011 in London, England. The Duke of Edinburgh was inaugurated as Lord High Admiral as well as formally receiving the Letters Patent, followed by a lunch given by the First Sea Lord at Admiralty House.

Queen Elizabeth II welcomes Turkish President

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Queen Elizabeth II and Dr Abdullah Gul the President of the Republic of Turkey arrive in the Royal Carriage as they arrive at Buckingham Palace on November 22, 2011 in London, England. The President of Turkey is on a five day State visit to the UK.

Queen Elizabeth II and President of Turkey Abdullah Gul (L) attend a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, on November 22, 2011. President Abdullah is on a three day state visit to the UK and was formally welcomed by Queen Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh today.

Queen Elizabeth II and President of Turkey Abdullah Gul (L) attend a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, on November 22, 2011

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark & Crown Princess Mary in Australia, 21 November 2011

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Rosemary O’Farrell, NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Princess Mary  pose at the Hotel Sofitel Wentworth during their visit to Australia on November 21, 2011 in Sydney.

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark & Crown Princess Mary in Australia

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Princess Mary and Prince Frederik of Denmark visit Sculpture by the Sea on November 20, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. Princess Mary and Prince Frederik are on their first official visit to Australia since 2008. The Royal visit begins in Sydney, before heading to Melbourne, Canberra and Broken Hill.