Author: Robert Marquez

This May 22nd, the King and Queen of Spain, Felipe and Letizia celebrate their wedding anniversary. 18 years have passed since that nuptial link that was seen by millions of people and was attended by more than 1200 guests, including representatives of all the most important royal houses in the world. The wedding left curious moments that have surely become the topic of conversation of the royal family at some meeting. After almost two decades of the wedding, two daughters and ups and downs as a family, here we remember some events that marked the celebration. Curiosities of the wedding…

Princess Diana’s activism and glamour made her an international icon, sadly at the age of 36 she died in a tragic car accident in Paris on August 31, 1997. After her death, her popularity multiplied and her legacy left a profound impact on British culture. Princess Diana’s grave photos On September 6, 1997, Diana was buried within the grounds of Althorp Park, her childhood home, the Spencer family estate. The Princess of Wales rests in peace in a mausoleum that is located on an island in the center of an ornamental lake known as ‘The Oval’ within the Pleasure Garden…

The emeritus Queen Sofia will move away and put some ground before the return of her husband, the emeritus, Juan Carlos I to Spain. Juan Carlos, who has been away from his country for two years, is about to return, as revealed by several Spanish media and confirmed by the mayor of Sanxenxo. The husband of Queen Sofia will attend the World Cup regatta that starts next Friday at the Real Club Nautico de Sanxenxo. There will be no meeting between Queen Sofia and King Juan Carlos In view of the imminent arrival of her husband, the grandmother of Princess…

This May 17, 2022, a gala dinner was held at the Zarzuela Palace for the visit of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani. This is the first time Al Thani, 41, has paid a state visit to Spain since he came to power in 2013 following the abdication of his father, Sheikh Hamad bin al Khalifa al Thani. The dinner was attended by the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez and other prominent figures of the Spanish scene such as José Manuel Albares, Minister of…

On Tuesday, May 17, the King and Queen of Spain received at the Royal Palace Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani. The appointment was propitious for Queen Letizia to debut a new garment for her collection, but, for many, she did not dazzle as she did with the dress where she showed her toned abs. https://twitter.com/CasaReal/status/1526563748781113344 Queen Letizia white dress for the meeting with the Emir of Qatar For the event, Queen Letizia opted for an incredible white dress. It is a piece designed by…

Upon marrying Prince Charles in 1981, Diana Frances Spencer became an official member of the British royal family. Upon receiving the title Princess of Wales, she began participating in family traditions, including the annual Christmas celebration at Sandringham House. Every Christmas, the royal family gathers at Sandringham, one of the many properties where they usually spend their vacations. There, in December 1991, Diana is said to have made the decision to end her marriage to Prince Charles. Diana’s last christmas at sandringham In Andrew Morton’s book ‘Diana: Her True Story’, published in 1992, the mother of Prince William and Prince…

An unexpected role was assumed by the Infanta Sofia at the 80th birthday of her great-aunt Irene of Greece. The sister of Queen Emeritus Sofia celebrated her birthday at a party in La Zarzuela. The teenager, who recently turned 15, accompanied her parents to a wing of the Zarzuela Palace where Irene of Greece and the King’s mother have their residence. Infanta Sofia at the birthday of Irene of Greece The celebration was attended by no more than 30 people, including an Orthodox priest of the Greek Church, Spanish friends and other relatives. In the hall, the guests were greeted…

On April 17, 2021, the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh took place. An emotional ceremony was held in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle and was marked by the restrictions of the Coronavirus pandemic, so it was attended by only 30 guests. Prince Philip died of old age on April 9, 2021, two months before his 100th birthday. He spent 73 years of his life serving as Prince Consort at the side of Queen Elizabeth II. The Duke was given a royal ceremonial funeral of great solemnity and simplicity, with no sermons or speeches by family or relatives.…

On July 1, 2021, on what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday, a statue was unveiled in her honor in the gardens of Kensington Palace. This work of art contains a symbolism that many are probably unaware of. The sculpture of Princess Diana is located at one end of the Sunken Garden, where it is said that she walked every morning and engaged in conversations with the gardeners who worked there early in the morning. What does princess Diana statue look like? The statue of Lady Diana is more than 2 meters high and is accompanied by two children…

Although many years have passed since the death of the much remembered Princess Diana, her legacy, and the interest about her life, still remains with the passing of time. Diana was always closely watched, followed by millions of people around the world, many people inquire day by day curiosities about her life but some probably do not know her real last name, which she stopped using when she married Prince Charles in 1981. It should be noted that British royals do not usually use surnames, which generates some confusion and many ask the same question: What was Princess Diana’s maiden…

On Wednesday, June 29, 1994, Princess Diana made one of her most talked-about appearances. The mother of Prince William and Prince Harry attended Vanity Fair’s annual gala to raise funds for the Serpentine Gallery in London, wearing a dress that would become known as the “Revenge Dress”. This iconic black silk garment, which fit Princess Diana’s figure perfectly and left her shoulders bare, completely broke with royal protocol. Princess Diana black revenge dress: Why is it so called? The day Diana wore the famous black dress coincided with the release of the two and a half hour television documentary about…

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, was born in London on Wednesday, April 21, 1926. At 96, she is the longest reigning monarch in the United Kingdom with 70 years on the throne. When Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born, her chances of assuming the throne were nil, as her father was the youngest son of King George V, but her life changed at the age of 10, in 1936 when her uncle, King Edward VIII abdicated, her father became King George VI and she automatically became the crown princess. Many people are curious to know what Queen Elizabeth looked like…