The day she married Prince Edward, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (formerly the Countess of Wessex) wore a gorgeous accessory from Queen Elizabeth II‘s personal jewelry collection.
The queen’s youngest son and his bride were married at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1999. The thousands of well-wishers who lined the streets and 200 million viewers who watched from around the world noticed the lovely tiara Sophie had on known as the Anthemion Tiara.
Prince Edward standing with his bride, Sophie, who is wearing the Anthemion Tiara from Queen Elizabeth’s personal collection | Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images
Sophie, who over the years became known as Queen Elizabeth’s “favorite daughter-in-law,” has worn the tiara on a number of occasions including to plenty of royal weddings and other high-profile events.
Here are the different times we’ve seen Sophie rocking the Anthemion Tiara.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (formerly...
The queen’s youngest son and his bride were married at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1999. The thousands of well-wishers who lined the streets and 200 million viewers who watched from around the world noticed the lovely tiara Sophie had on known as the Anthemion Tiara.
Prince Edward standing with his bride, Sophie, who is wearing the Anthemion Tiara from Queen Elizabeth’s personal collection | Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images
Sophie, who over the years became known as Queen Elizabeth’s “favorite daughter-in-law,” has worn the tiara on a number of occasions including to plenty of royal weddings and other high-profile events.
Here are the different times we’ve seen Sophie rocking the Anthemion Tiara.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (formerly...
- 1/19/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Prince William may be King Charles III’s heir and first in line to the throne, but he’s not leading the British royal family just yet. As the royal family of Denmark undergoes an abdication, an author says the Prince of Wales will likely be relieved his own father’s not passing the baton — er, crown — to the next generation.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II is abdicating, effective Jan. 14, 2024
The Danish people are getting a new monarch. After reigning for more than 50 years, Queen Margrethe II announced her decision to abdicate the throne in her traditional New Year’s Eve speech, which aired on Danish television.
At 83 years old, she’s the longest-reigning European monarch. Her successor, as she outlined in her speech, will be none other than her son, Crown Prince Frederik. On Jan. 14, 2024, 52 years after she succeeded her father, King Frederik IX, her 55-year-old son will take the throne.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II is abdicating, effective Jan. 14, 2024
The Danish people are getting a new monarch. After reigning for more than 50 years, Queen Margrethe II announced her decision to abdicate the throne in her traditional New Year’s Eve speech, which aired on Danish television.
At 83 years old, she’s the longest-reigning European monarch. Her successor, as she outlined in her speech, will be none other than her son, Crown Prince Frederik. On Jan. 14, 2024, 52 years after she succeeded her father, King Frederik IX, her 55-year-old son will take the throne.
- 1/5/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, who has reigned for more than 50 years and is Europe’s longest-serving monarch, said during her traditional New Year’s Eve speech on Danish television that she will abdicate the throne in early 2024.
The 83-year-old queen said she will hand over the crown to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. on January 14, 2024, 52 years to the day she succeeded her father, King Frederik IX, after his death.
Crown Prince Frederik is 55 years old.
“In February this year I underwent extensive back surgery,” she said during her speech. “Everything went well, thanks to the competent health personnel, who took care of me. Inevitably, the operation gave cause to thoughts about the future – whether now would be an appropriate time to pass on the responsibility to the next generation.
“I have decided that now is the right time,” she said.
“On behalf of the entire population, I would like...
The 83-year-old queen said she will hand over the crown to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. on January 14, 2024, 52 years to the day she succeeded her father, King Frederik IX, after his death.
Crown Prince Frederik is 55 years old.
“In February this year I underwent extensive back surgery,” she said during her speech. “Everything went well, thanks to the competent health personnel, who took care of me. Inevitably, the operation gave cause to thoughts about the future – whether now would be an appropriate time to pass on the responsibility to the next generation.
“I have decided that now is the right time,” she said.
“On behalf of the entire population, I would like...
- 12/31/2023
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II is abdicating the throne.
The 83-year-old royal, Europe’s longest-serving monarch, will abdicate the throne on January 14, 2024 after 52 years and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she confirmed Sunday (December 31).
The surprising announcement was made on live TV during her traditional New Year’s Eve speech, during which she discussed a back operation she underwent in February.
Keep reading to find out more…
“The surgery naturally gave rise to thinking about the future – whether the time had come to leave the responsibility to the next generation,” she said.
“I have decided that now is the right time. On 14 January 2024 – 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father – I will step down as queen of Denmark. I leave the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik,” she went on to say.
The queen became the longest-serving monarch in Europe following the death of...
The 83-year-old royal, Europe’s longest-serving monarch, will abdicate the throne on January 14, 2024 after 52 years and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she confirmed Sunday (December 31).
The surprising announcement was made on live TV during her traditional New Year’s Eve speech, during which she discussed a back operation she underwent in February.
Keep reading to find out more…
“The surgery naturally gave rise to thinking about the future – whether the time had come to leave the responsibility to the next generation,” she said.
“I have decided that now is the right time. On 14 January 2024 – 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father – I will step down as queen of Denmark. I leave the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik,” she went on to say.
The queen became the longest-serving monarch in Europe following the death of...
- 12/31/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Prince William and Kate Middleton attended a very special wedding on Thursday.
The Prince and Princess of Wales headed to Jordan to see Crown Prince Hussein tie the knot with Rajwa Alseif.
The couple married in an Islamic ceremony at Zahran Palace. It’ll then be followed by a reception at Al Husseiniya Palace with over 1,700 guests.
Kate donned a pink patterned gown by Elie Saab for the outing, while William looked dapper in a navy suit, pale blue tie and white shirt.
The British royals had a chat with the parents of the groom, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, when they arrived, People reported, before greeting the newlyweds after the ceremony.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived in Jordan ahead of Crown Prince Hussein’s wedding to Rajwa Alseif.
#PrinceandPrincessofWales
ITV News pic.twitter.com/n5gIvJbqGD
— Thomas – Royal Watcher (@_windsorroyal_) June 1, 2023
Watch: The royal wedding...
The Prince and Princess of Wales headed to Jordan to see Crown Prince Hussein tie the knot with Rajwa Alseif.
The couple married in an Islamic ceremony at Zahran Palace. It’ll then be followed by a reception at Al Husseiniya Palace with over 1,700 guests.
Kate donned a pink patterned gown by Elie Saab for the outing, while William looked dapper in a navy suit, pale blue tie and white shirt.
The British royals had a chat with the parents of the groom, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, when they arrived, People reported, before greeting the newlyweds after the ceremony.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived in Jordan ahead of Crown Prince Hussein’s wedding to Rajwa Alseif.
#PrinceandPrincessofWales
ITV News pic.twitter.com/n5gIvJbqGD
— Thomas – Royal Watcher (@_windsorroyal_) June 1, 2023
Watch: The royal wedding...
- 6/1/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
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