Recent content by Artemisia

I don't think the pearls of the State Diadem can be removed to be worn as a necklace. Besides, Alexandra (as the Queen now) had a huge number of pearl necklaces of every imaginable length and style so I doubt she would resort to taking the base off the Diadem. On a different note, that's a...

:previous: If I am not mistaken, that picture was released by the House of Romanov website in 2012, although the picture itself is at least from 2005. Someone asked earlier what order Maria Vladimirovna is wearing. It's the chain and star of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the...

:previous: In this particular case, it is 100% proof. Scientists have compared DNA sample from the bones with the mitochondrial DNA of Michael Ibsen, a Canadian-born carpenter who currently resides in Britain. Mitochondrial DNA can be inherited solely down the maternal line, and Ibsen is a...

How cute do they look together? The dance lessons certainly paid off. :smile:

:previous: She is one of the claimants to the Headship of the Imperial House. Strictly speaking, no one currently complies with all the statutes of the Imperial House, so the headship is contested. Maria Vladimirovna acknowledges only herself and her son, "Grand Duke" Georgi as members of...

I don't think there is such a rule, not nowadays anyway. Queen Elizabeth regularly (almost always, really) wears her diamond or gold watches to state banquets or gala - and she should know all the rules well enough.

I am waiting forward to this interview. And completely agree with the rest of you concerning the Majesty styling.

You are most welcome. :smile: Nikolai is the only form used in Russia or the Slavic world: Nicholas is just the Anglicised version. Tsarevich Alexei's name is rarely, if ever, used in its Anglicised form Alexis. However, I have often seen the name of Aleksey Mikhailovich of Russia (Aleksey I)...

:previous: The future of Richard III's remains isn't very clear at this moment. Many of English/British Kings and Queens are buried at different places, so there isn't one single burial ground, which would solve the problem. Westminster Abbey isn't being considered. Leicester - the city he was...

:previous: The names of Russian Monarchs, Regents and Pretenders of the House of Romanov with their Russian pronunciation: - Michael is pronounced Mikhail. The "kh" sounds like the Spanish "j" (as in "junta" or "Javier"). In this name, "a" is pronounced as in "art", and "i" as in "ink". -...

Perhaps taking a little break with her family? Camilla's last engagement was on March 27 and her next engagement (that we know of now) will be on April 23rd, in London.

:previous: With respect, the title Duke of Lancaster did merge with the Crown when Henry of Monmouth, the Prince of Wales became Henry V of England. At that point all his titles, including the Duke of Lancaster one (he was 1st Duke of Lancaster in its 3rd creation) merged with the Crown. I...

:previous: Oh, how lovely! Thank you so much for posting the video. :flowers: The Queen looked very touched, as did Willem-Alexander and Maxima. In my opinion, those spontaneous shows of affection are the best indication how people feel towards a person. And it's very easy to see (and hear)...

That's how I understood the question as well, although my apologies if I were mistaken. Anyway, as I said in my previous post, none of the Royals attended in 1959 and 1963. They usually, but not always, were in attendance in years before and after. I definitely agree with you; hopefully...

:previous: I wondered about some of your questions as well. I can answer some but not all of them. I am not sure how the procession goes or who takes part in it. The Lord who handles the speech still kneels down because the Lord Commissioner represents the Sovereign. The Commons are summoned in...