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black and white photograph of two women talking to each other in a room full of people
January 1969, Joan & Jackie attend Rory’s christening.
a painting of a woman wearing a green and purple dress with flowers in the background
QAB Interview with Alison Weir! - Queen Anne Boleyn
Today, on the anniversary of the execution of Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, Queenanneboleyn.com is delighted to share our recent interview with Alison Weir. Alison’s second novel in her Six...
Yes, Marie Antoinette did wear the Hope Diamond. It was part of France’s collection of crown jewels. After the revolution, they were looted, and the diamond disappeared. Most Expensive Jewelry, Hope Diamond, Expensive Diamond, Royal Jewels, Expensive Jewelry, The Hope, Crown Jewels, Marie Antoinette, Gems And Minerals
The Hope Diamond
Yes, Marie Antoinette did wear the Hope Diamond. It was part of France’s collection of crown jewels. After the revolution, they were looted, and the diamond disappeared.
a glass vase sitting on top of a blue velvet covered stand with gold trimming
The Death of the Lost King of France
The dried heart of Louis Charles, the second son of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI. In 2000 mitochondrial DNA tests were done, using hair samples from Marie-Antoinette and her sisters, their mother, Maria Theresa, and two living direct descendants. The tests proved that the mother of the child was of the Habsburg family and that probably the heart was that of Louis-Charles. It was buried in the Basilica on 8 June 2004 between his parents.
an old painting of a woman in red dress and tiara with pearls on her head
treasure for your pleasure: marie antoinette
On October 19th, 1851, Marie Thérèse Charlotte - the daughter of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette - died of pneumonia at Schloss Frohsdorf, Vienna. She was 72 years old. She first became ill after catching a chill during her daily walk on October 12th. Her health quickly began to deteriorate. Four days later, on October 16th, she attempted to visit the Frohsdorf chapel to commemorate the fifty-eight anniversary of her mother’s death. She told her companions, who insisted she remain in bed: ...
Louise of the Netherlands, Queen of Sweden and Norway by Johan Christoffer Boklund, 1861 Sweden, Nationalmuseum (Stockholm) Queen Of Sweden, Victorian Portraits, Istoria Artei, Custom Portrait Painting, A4 Poster, Portraits From Photos, Custom Portrait
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Louise of the Netherlands, Queen of Sweden and Norway by Johan Christoffer Boklund, 1861 Sweden, Nationalmuseum (Stockholm)
a painting of a man with a beard and wearing a red dress holding a hat
Alfonso D'Este, brother of Isabella and Beatrice who later married Lucrezia Borgia.
an old portrait of a woman with brown hair and white lace on her collar is shown
Henry VIII had a secret daughter who should have taken English throne before Elizabeth I, historian claims
Henry VIII had a secret daughter who should have taken English throne before Elizabeth I, historian claims
an old document with writing on it
Last Letter of Marie-Antoinette
Marie Antoinette's last letter to her children, stained by tears.
a woman with long hair wearing a necklace and pearls
Lost in a Fairy Tale World
Facial reconstruction of Queen Anne Boleyn by Emily Pooley.
Charles Brandon & Mary Tudor, his first wife. Her old husband, the King of France, died and he was supposed to bring her home to England. They fell in love and got married instead! Lady Jane Grey, Charles Brandon, Mary Tudor, Jane Gray
Mary Tudor Gallery
Charles Brandon & Mary Tudor, his first wife. Her old husband, the King of France, died and he was supposed to bring her home to England. They fell in love and got married instead!