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Coat of arms of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of...

insearchoflily — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:12:00 -0400

Coat of arms of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina

Motto: Miserando Atque Eligendo - “Lowly, and yet chosen”

HAPPY 31st BIRTHDAY to Her Royal Highness Catherine, Duchess of...

insearchoflily — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:04:00 -0500

HAPPY 31st BIRTHDAY to Her Royal Highness Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, Baroness Carrickfergus.

The Boucheron Honeycomb Tiara The Boucheron tiara originally...

insearchoflily — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:29:22 -0400

The Boucheron Honeycomb Tiara

The Boucheron tiara originally made for Dame Margaret Helen McEwan Anderson Greville by the French jeweler Boucheron in 1921, was presented as a gift in part of a collection of ten known pieces left to Queen Elizabeth. Having been a well-known figure in British Society, it was at her quiet estate, Polesden Lacey, that TRH The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) honeymooned in 1923.

The Hon. Mrs. Greville was also a friend of two other Queen Consorts, Queen Mary and Queen Alexandra; in fact, Mrs. Greville played an interesting role in history when she introduced Mrs. George Keppel to her friend’s husband, King Edward VII, beginning a famous “friendship” between Mrs. Keppel and the King. Mrs. Keppel’s granddaughter Rosalind Cubitt (mother of Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwalll) was Mrs. Greville’s goddaughter.

However, upon her death in 1942 Mrs. Greville would become better known for the amazing collection she left “To Her Majesty The Queen, with my loving thoughts”.

The Boucheron honeycomb tiara as worn by the Queen Mother (pictured above), consists of diamonds set in platinum in a contemporary honeycomb & lozenge design. It was to become Queen Elizabeth’s signature piece after the King’s death, and she wore it consistently throughout her life, well into old age.

Most recently it was modified and loaned by HM Queen Elizabeth II to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in 2006. It is strongly believed that the Boucheron tiara will likely be the tiara Camilla will wear when she is crowned as Queen Consort, alongside Prince Charles at his coronation.

Fantastic resource! Get to know the history of the monarchy with...

insearchoflily — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:26:28 -0400

Fantastic resource! Get to know the history of the monarchy with LIFE Books, “The Royals.”

A highly recommended read for any royal enthusiast.

Coat of Arms of Sir James Paul McCartney, Kt, MBE The design of...

insearchoflily — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:41:43 -0400

Coat of Arms of Sir James Paul McCartney, Kt, MBE

The design of Sir Paul McCartney’s coat of arms which were granted on his 58th birthday in June 2001, not only incorporate his musical career, but also incorporates his Liverpool roots with the crest showing a Liver bird holding a guitar in its claw. The left-facing helmet has an open visor, as is customary for knights. It was officially granted by Hubert Chesshyre, LVO, Clarenceux King of Arms.

McCartney had originally applied for the coat of arms in 1997, the year he was knighted, but the death of his first wife Linda from cancer in 1998 delayed its design and approval.

The time he spent with fellow band members John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Star are also represented in Sir Paul’s design. The shield, featuring two black curved emblems, is divided in two. The resulting four shapes, resembling beetles’ backs, symbolize McCartney and his fellow Beatles. The two black circles above are representative of records and compact discs, with guitar strings passing over them.

The motto ’ Ecce Cor Meum ’ in Latin is Behold my Heart is the title of the oratorio Sir Paul wrote during his first wife’s Linda’s illness. The coat of arms was delivered to McCartney on 31 December 2002.

Prince Charles & Jane Priest: a romp down under Being one of...

insearchoflily — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:26:00 -0400

Prince Charles & Jane Priest: a romp down under

Being one of the most eligible bachelors at the time, Prince Charles surely knew how to keep himself busy on the beaches of Perth, Australia while on holiday in 1979.

The Duke & Duchess of Windsor: Jump! When the famous...

insearchoflily — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:01:28 -0400

The Duke & Duchess of Windsor: Jump!

When the famous photographer Philippe Halsman asked the Windsors to jump for his lens, they hopped to it!

The Jump Book was born in 1952, after an arduous session photographing the Ford automobile family to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. As the photographer Philipe Halsman relaxed with a drink offered by Mrs. Edsel Ford, the photographer was shocked to hear himself asking Mrs. Ford if she would jump for his camera.

“With my high heels?” she asked. But she gave it a try, unshod—after which her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Henry Ford II, wanted to jump too.

For the next six years, Halsman ended his portrait sessions by asking sitters to jump. It is a tribute to his powers of persuasion that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Richard Nixon, Judge Learned Hand (in his mid-80s at the time) and other figures not known for spontaneity could be talked into rising to the challenge.

Kensington Palace images provided by trueroyals

insearchoflily — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:33:50 -0400

Kensington Palace images provided by trueroyals

Kensington Palace in London is a working Royal residence. Of...

insearchoflily — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:29:54 -0400

Kensington Palace in London is a working Royal residence. Of great historical importance, Kensington Palace was the favourite residence of successive sovereigns until 1760. It was also the birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria. Today Kensington Palace accommodates the offices and private apartments of a number of members of the Royal Family. Although managed by Historic Royal Palaces, the Palace is furnished with items from the Royal Collection.

Princess Margaret, Diana, Princess of Wales and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester used to live in Kensington Palace and have their offices there.

Today Kensington contains the offices and London residences of The Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke and Duchess of Kent and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent

Historic parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. Kensington Palace is also home to the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, with items of Royal, ceremonial and court dress dating from the 18th century to the present day.

Duchess of Cambridge officiates the Presentation of the...

insearchoflily — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:23:19 -0400

Duchess of Cambridge officiates the Presentation of the Shamrocks

The Duchess of Cambridge, representing The Duke of Cambridge, Colonel, Irish Guards, is photographed during a St. Patrick’s Day parade at Mons Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire, 17 March 2012.

The 30-year-old duchess, dressed in a green dress coat, wore a gold shamrock brooch, which has been handed down through the Royal family and was once worn by the Queen Mother who previously presided over the presentation of the shamrocks.

Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 years on the throne today. Take a...

insearchoflily — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:53:49 -0500

Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 years on the throne today.

Take a look back at the memorable moments and significant events that took place over her long and admired rule here.

eve of an accession: Death of a King Sixty years ago, on the...

insearchoflily — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:56:00 -0500

eve of an accession: Death of a King

Sixty years ago, on the morning of 6 February 1952, King George VI was pronounced dead at Sandringham House in Norfolk. He had died from a coronary thrombosis in his sleep at the age of 56.

The King died in the little hamlet where he was born and where his father King George V had died. It is a little village that looked upon him as squire and whose inhabitants turned out each Sunday to see the royal family go to church.

The official announcement from Sandringham, given at 1045 GMT, said the King who had been suffering from lung cancer - retired in his usual health, but passed away in his sleep and was found dead in bed at 0730 GMT by a servant.

Princess Elizabeth, who was touring the British Commonwealth realms and staying at the Royal hunting lodge in Kenya, immediately became Queen at the age of 25. When word arrived of the death of Elizabeth’s father, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh broke the news to the new queen.

The Lord Fellowes of West Stafford Julian Alexander...

insearchoflily — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:44:58 -0500

The Lord Fellowes of West Stafford

Julian Alexander Kitchener-Fellowes, Baron Fellowes of West Stafford, known professionally as Julian Fellowes and better known as the creator of the runaway hit series Downton Abbey, was ennobled as a life peer of the House of Lords on January 12, 2011.

Lord Fellowes of West Stafford, whose title comes from the Dorset village where he lives, was one of 54 new members announced recently. The 54 new appointments will take the total membership of the House of Lords to nearly 750 - the highest number since the vast majority of hereditary peers were abolished in 1999.

Lady Alice married Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the third...

insearchoflily — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:15:41 -0500

Lady Alice married Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the third son of King George V. They were married on 6 November 1935 in a private ceremony at the Private Chapel at Buckingham Palace.

Originally an elaborate wedding was planned at Westminster Abbey, but Lady Alice’s father died from cancer in October 1935 and King George V failing health was taken into consideration for moving the wedding. The wedding was scaled down to a private setting.

The bridesmaids for Lady Alice were: Lady Angela Scott (her sister), the Lady Elizabeth Scott (Niece), Miss Claire Phipps, Miss Anne Hawkins, Princess Elizabeth (her husband’s niece - now Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret (her husband’s niece), Miss Moyra Scott (her cousin) and Lady Mary Cambridge (her husband’s cousin).

The Lordship of Ireland was a period of feudal rule in Ireland...

insearchoflily — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:33:20 -0500

The Lordship of Ireland was a period of feudal rule in Ireland between 1177 and 1541 under the King of England, styled as Lord of Ireland. The lordship was created as a Papal possession following the Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169–71. As the Lord of Ireland was also King of England, he was represented locally by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

This should have been our first clue that Harry would be the...

insearchoflily — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:21:20 -0500

This should have been our first clue that Harry would be the “wild” one in the family.

The people’s princess…

insearchoflily — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:38:30 -0500

The people’s princess…

The Queen’s Silver Jubilee, 1977 As The Queen’s...

insearchoflily — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:11:59 -0500

The Queen’s Silver Jubilee, 1977

As The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee approaches, here is a snapshot of what we can expect for the coming festivities. Courtesy of The Royal Channel on YouTube; a Montage of events in The Queen’s Silver Jubilee year.

A History of British Royal Wedding Dresses Gowns of Princess...

insearchoflily — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:36:00 -0500

A History of British Royal Wedding Dresses

Gowns of Princess Charlotte of Wales, Queen Victoria, Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Princess Victoria Mary of Teck, The Princess Margaret, and Princess Alexandra of Kent.

Coat of Arms of HRH The Duchess of Cornwall On 17 July 2005 in...

insearchoflily — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:05:00 -0500

Coat of Arms of HRH The Duchess of Cornwall

On 17 July 2005 in honor of Camilla’s 58th Birthday, HM The Queen signed a Warrant granting her daughter-in-law, The Duchess of Cornwall, a new coat of arms to signify her position as wife of the heir apparent to the throne, The Prince of Wales.

The shield shows of the arms of the Prince of Wales impaled with the already existing arms of the Duchess’ father, Major Bruce Shand. The shield is supported on the dexter side by the Prince’s own dexter supporter, and on the sinister by a boar taken from the Shand crest. Over the shield is the single-arched crown to which the Duchess is entitled as consort of the heir apparent, as laid down by the Royal Warrant of Charles II dated 9 February 1661.