The Cross of Laeken

Queens, consorts, princesses, heroines... history is full of fascinating royal women. Who are your favorites and why?

The two ladies were tragic in very different ways.   Incidentally, I am considering posting on Diana and Queen Astrid, another pair of tragi...

A few portraits of Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary (1837-1898), the aunt and godmother of Queen Elisabeth of Belgium.  With her brother...

Lucy has written a beautiful review of Elena Maria Vidal's novel, Trianon. To quote:  'It is the story of the martyred King Louis ...

The royal palace of Laeken, Belgium. Credits and more information here .