09 Wednesday May 2012
The Romanian celebrations of National Day – 10 May 1916 – cavalry passing in review before King Ferdinand. Being in the nature of a military review the Romanian National Day celebrations were mainly of a warlike character. The war in which Europe was involved gave that year a wider significance than before. The celebrations were mainly in the nature of a ‘preparedness for war’ demonstration.
A mobile anti-aircraft battery in the Romanian demonstration.
05 Thursday Apr 2012
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British Royal Family, European royal families, George V, King George V Silver Jubilee, Royal ceremonies
Jubilee paper mache panels of all designs and sizes were made at Pytram’s factory at New Malden in rediness for the Jubilee celebrations. One of the huge crowns, in paper mache, shown in its finished state.
01 Sunday Apr 2012
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Familia regala, istoria regalitatii, King Michael of Romania, Prince Nicholas of Romania, Princess Helena of Romania, Romanian Royal Family, South-East European Monarchs
HRH Prince Nicholas of Romania (21 October 2011), the National History Museum of Romania, Bucharest
Twenty years ago HRH Prince Nicholas, the son of Princess Helena and grandson of HM King Michael, arrived for the first time in Romania. He was just 7 years old, and his perceptions of his heroic grandfather’s homeland were those of a child who came along with his mother and grandparents, but put suddenly in the front of the sheer enthusiasm of the over one million Bucharest people who came to greet King Michael for the first time in a half of century, after his forced abdication in 1947. Today, Prince Nicholas celebrates 27 years, soon he will finish his studies. He is the third in the line of the succession to the Romanian throne. Nicholas is held in high regard by his family and also by the Romanians. Happy birthday! DM
Prince Nicholas w. his mother, Princess Helena of Romania, Bucharest 23 April 1992
20 Tuesday Mar 2012
Queen Elizabeth II
History links monarchs and Parliament, a connecting thread from one period to the next. So, in an era when the regular, worthy rhythm of life is less eye-catching than doing something extraordinary, I am reassured that I am merely the second Sovereign to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee.
As today, it was my privilege to address you during my Silver and Golden Jubilees. Many of you were present ten years ago and some of you will recall the occasion in 1977. Since my Accession, I have been a regular visitor to the Palace of Westminster and, at the last count, have had the pleasurable duty of treating with twelve Prime Ministers.
Over such a period, one can observe that the experience of venerable old age can be a mighty guide but not a prerequisite for success in public office. I am therefore very pleased to be addressing many younger Parliamentarians and also those bringing such a wide range of background and experience to your vital, national work.
20 Tuesday Mar 2012
On 29 March 2012, a new display of the crown jewels will be revealed at the Tower of London to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen. This year’s display will feature new lighting and film footage to showcase the Crown Jewels in their full glory. Continue reading »
08 Thursday Mar 2012
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were attending a service of dedication and thanks for the Order of the British Empire, at which 2,000 of those holding the honour were present.
Queen Elizabeth II leaves Service for the Order of the British Empire held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in her cape and crown. (Photos: Getty Images)
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15 Sunday Jan 2012
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
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.
25 Friday Nov 2011
Posted in European royal families, Events, Royal Ceremonies
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.
23 Wednesday Nov 2011
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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
27 Thursday Oct 2011
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King Michael of Romania, King Michael of Romania Birthday celebrations, Regele Mihai, Romanian Royal Family
King Michael of Romania, Crown Princess Margarita & Prince Radu, Bucharest 25 October 2011
King Simeon of Bulgaria , Bucharest, 25 Oct 2011
Queen Sofia of Spain, Bucharest 25 October 2011
Queen Anne of Romania, Bucharest 25 October 2011
King Michael (C), Crown Princess Margarita, Prince Radu (L), 25 October 2011, Bucharest
see also La reina Sofía, invitada de honor al noventa cumpleaños de Miguel de Rumanía
25 Tuesday Oct 2011
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King Michael of Romania, King Michael of Romania Parliament's speech, Regele Mihai, Roi Michel de Roumanie
A very Happy Birthday to HM King Michael of Romania!
HM King Michael of Romania:
“I have served the Romanian nation throughout a life that has been long and full of events, some of them happy, many of them unhappy. Eighty-four years since I became King, I can say without hesitation to the Romanian nation: After freedom and democracy, the most important things to be gained are identity and dignity. Here a major responsibility rests upon the Romanian elite.”
HM King Michael (Photo ©by Diana Mandache)
HM King Michael of Romania, 25 October 2011 (Photographs by Diana Mandache & Valentin Mandache, Bucharest)
HM King Michael, Crown Princess Margarita, Princess Helena, Alexander Nixon, Prince Radu, 25 October 2011 Bucharest (Photo ©by Diana Mandache)
23 Friday Sep 2011
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Diana Mandache, King Michael of Romania, Majesty Magazine, Regele Mihai, Romanian Royal Family, Valentin Mandache
Majesty magazine, October 2011, "The History Maker" by Valentin Mandache & Diana Mandache
27 Saturday Aug 2011
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Georg Friedrich Ferdinand Prince of Prussia and Princess Sophie pose for a family picture after their religious wedding ceremony in the Friedenskirche Potsdam on August 27, 2011 in Potsdam.
Princess Sophie of Prussia
16 Saturday Jul 2011
Otto of Habsburg has been interred in the Capuchins’ Crypt, the traditional resting place for members of the Habsburg dynasty. His wife, who died last year, was buried alongside him. According to his personal wishes and family tradition, Habsburg’s heart will be transferred in an urn for burial at the Benedictine Abbey at Pannonhalma in western Hungary.
European royals and political leaders, many from nations that his family ruled over, attended the service. Among them were Sweden’s king and queen; the ruling grand duke and grand duchess of Luxembourg; Liechtenstein’s ruling duke and duchess; King Michael of Romania, King Simeon of Bulgaria, and representatives of the British, Belgian and Spanish ruling houses.
Seven bishops from nations of the former Austro-Hungarian empire — seven countries plus parts of modern-day Montenegro, Italy, Poland, Romania and Serbia and Ukraine — assisted Austrian Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn. Continue reading »
02 Saturday Jul 2011
