My blogging is transitioning over to articles and royal analysis over at Substack. If you’ve enjoyed The Royal Representative, please visit me over on Substack. This blog will be retired and archived for good. Thanks to all, and I hope you’ll continue to follow my work. From The Royal Representative ..read more

If you study maps, you’ll see that there are many places around the world named for members of royal families. Learn the who, where, and why of royal nomenclature in this series.  We begin with Antarctica, a frozen landmass at the southernmost tip of the Earth. Antarctica hosts many hardy research scientists representing various countries from around the world. Norway Queen Maud Land Princess Martha Coast Princess Astrid Coast Princess Ragnhild Coast Prince Harald Coast Prince Olav Coast The King Haakon VII Sea A large pie slice of land is named for Queen Maud, and around it are the ..read more

Got to love this diamond maple leaf brooch. This dazzler was passed down from Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother to Queen Elizabeth II. During the summer of 1939, just before the outbreak of World War II, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made a state visit to both Canada and the United States. It is a platinum and diamond breathtaker crafted by Asprey (a 236-year-old-company!) from George to his wife. RELATED: http://Queen Marks Canada Day With Platinum Maple Leaf Brooch Embed from Getty Images   From The Royal Representative ..read more

I recently saw a small photographic exhibit about Russian ballet. Included among the photos and programs was none other than our own Princess Margaret with the Queen Mother. Not surprising, considering Margaret loved ballet. I spotted her photograph from across the room, immediately recognizing her signature coiffure. It was nice to be reminded of the lovely Margaret, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II. The Princess’ passion was the arts, especially ballet. Many of her favorite patronages centered on ballet and music. In fact, Princess Margaret was the first president of The Royal Ballet (he ..read more

The former King of Greece, Constantine II, has died at age 82. Constantine at the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. Via Wikipedia. Constantine was the son of King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece. As a young man, Constantine succeeded Paul and became, unbeknownst to him, the last king of his country. Greece was embroiled in continual political strife. Some of Constantine’s predecessors had to live in exile as he would come to do in 1967, just a mere three years after his ascent to the throne. The monarchy was abolished in 1973. By his side was his new bride, Princess Anne-Marie o ..read more

If you study maps, you’ll see that there are many places around the world named for members of royal families. Learn the who, where, and why of royal nomenclature in this series.  We begin with Antarctica, a frozen landmass at the southernmost tip of the Earth. Antarctica hosts many hardy research scientists representing various countries from around the world. Norway Queen Maud Land Princess Martha Coast Princess Astrid Coast Princess Ragnhild Coast Prince Harald Coast Prince Olav Coast The King Haakon VII Sea A large pie slice of land is named for Queen Maud, and around it are the ..read more

Got to love this diamond maple leaf brooch. This dazzler was passed down from Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother to Queen Elizabeth II. During the summer of 1939, just before the outbreak of World War II, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made a state visit to both Canada and the United States. It is a platinum and diamond breathtaker crafted by Asprey (a 236-year-old-company!) from George to his wife. RELATED: http://Queen Marks Canada Day With Platinum Maple Leaf Brooch Embed from Getty Images   From The Royal Representative ..read more

The former King of Greece, Constantine II, has died at age 82. Constantine at the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. Via Wikipedia. Constantine was the son of King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece. As a young man, Constantine succeeded Paul and became, unbeknownst to him, the last king of his country. Greece was embroiled in continual political strife. Some of Constantine’s predecessors had to live in exile as he would come to do in 1967, just a mere three years after his ascent to the throne. The monarchy was abolished in 1973. By his side was his new bride, Princess Anne-Marie o ..read more