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Hélène d'Orléans could have been Queen of England or Empress of Russia (or even Queen of Italy), but history proved it was not to be. Interestingly, Albert Victor, the Duke of Clarence had previously courted Alix of Hesse who went on to marry Hélène's other potential suitor, Nicholas II of...

Alix and Minnie never forgave their youngest sister, Thyra, for allowing her son to marry a Prussian - and the daughter of the much hated Wilhelm no less! Thyra seems to be the forgotten sister, with Alix and Minnie being so beautiful, glamorous and beloved in their adopted countires and being...

Inspired by the blogs, I wonder who everyone thought had the best (or worst) outfit at a engagement presentation/press conference/photo-op. I liked Mary's outfit, especially the nubby jacket with the leather belting, although I thought the dress underneath was not particularly interesting...

This thread is for discussing royals who have made the International Best-Dressed List and its Hall of Fame. The list was started in 1940 by Eleanor Lambert in 1940 as a publicity stunt to boost the American fashion industry. The Hall of Fame was created in 1958 to prevent style icons like the...

Saddest/Most miserable Royals Which royal (past or present) had the saddest or most miserable life? :( Now, I don't mean just a tragically sad death (although that can be a factor), but he/she lived a miserable, lonely, sad life. Here are my top choices: Crown Princess Masako of Japan - gave...