The Cross of Laeken

  Thomas à Kempis' spiritual classic is available online here.  In Emile Cammaerts' biography of Albert I, it is mentioned that The...

Elena Maria Vidal has an article about the Comte de Provence, a treacherous younger brother of King Louis XVI of France.  Unfortunately, it ...

For the nuptial blessing in Brussels on November 10, 1926. I was surprised at the dark, rich color of the dress. In the photographs of the...

Some reflections from Leopold III towards the end of his life: It appears essential to prepare for his future responsibilities, and this, f...

Here is a post about the Temple of Love, commissioned by Marie-Antoinette in the gardens of the Petit Trianon.  There is a theory that it wa...

In recent years, in step with Belgium's political disintegration, a number of tendentious and sensationalist books and articles have app...

Readers may remember my series on the royal visits to the Belgian Congo, and, in particular, Prince Leopold's study trip to the colony i...

A while ago, I mentioned  the sapphire, diamond and pearl parure of Marie-Amélie of Naples, Queen of the French , the revered mother of Lou...

Another charming article by Elena Maria Vidal,  who knows more about Marie-Antoinette and the Bourbons than I ever will. In spite of her li...

Here is a touching description of one of Lilian's most overlooked qualities, from Professor Michel Verwilghen, who knew the Princess wel...