Coryne Hall

Author, broadcaster & consultant on the Romanovs & British & European royalty. Contributor to "Majesty". Latest book "From Romanov to Windsor" now available

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Available now @Amberleybooks.

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Luckily, the forecast for the actual parade on Saturday is better!

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Rain or shine, the parade goes on. 🫡

The last weather cancellation of Trooping the Colour was back in 1948, and this year’s Colonel’s Review wasn’t about to break that streak. 💪

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Crown Prince Christian will be appointed Second Lieutenant in the Guard Hassars Regiment, attended by King Frederik, Queen Mary, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.

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#Bhutan’s Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, with Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel and Prince Ugyen, opened the exhibition “Her Expression Festival and Her Expression Vol. IX” featuring artworks made by female artists commemorating her 36th birthday at VAST Bhutan Gallery #Thimphu.

📸 King Jigme Official #QueenJetsun #Wangchuck

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More details of the Princess Royal's forthcoming visit to Korea and Thailand.

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The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence will visit Korea between July 13 to 15, and Thailand between July 16 to 17 🇹🇭🇰🇷🇬🇧

In Thailand, they will meet The King & Queen of Thailand, and pay respect to Queen Sirikit The Queen Mum who died last year

📸 with thanks to @rwthofficial

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A simple request from the late Lady Pamela Hicks, her daughter, India Hicks, has revealed:

"No eulogy, no sermon, no memorial. But please, lots of rousing hymns."🖤

📸 India Hicks

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Details of the funeral of Lady Pamela Hicks have been announced.

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The funeral of our beloved Lady Pamela Hicks will be held this Saturday at 3 p.m. at her parish church in Oxfordshire.

I’m told that “efforts” are being made to arrange for senior members of the Royal Family to attend. However, at this stage there is no confirmation of any attendance, and aides will neither confirm nor announce it given the private nature of the funeral.

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Getting ready for the King's Birthday Parade on Saturday.

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The King, Colonel-in-Chief of the Household Division presents new Colours to the Grenadier Guards, which will be trooped at The King’s Birthday Parade on Saturday.

The new Colour features the Tudor Crown.

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Two more official visits announced for the Princess Royal.

[Imperial Material ♚ @implmaterial]

🇬🇧 The Princess Royal, accompanied by Sir Timothy Laurence, will visit the Republic of Korea from Monday 13 July to Wednesday 15 July as well as the Kingdom of Thailand from Thursday 16 July to Friday 17 July 2026.

🇰🇷 During her first visit to the Republic of Korea, the Princess will undertake a series of engagements reflecting the breadth & strength of the UK-Republic of Korea Relationship. This will include commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Imjin River & honouring the sacrifice of British soldiers who fought during the Korean War.

HRH’s programme will also highlight the close partnership between the UK & the Republic across industry, education & innovation, spanning maritime manufacturing, advanced technologies, research & people-to-people links.The programme will also reflect cause & charities supported by The Princess Royal.

🇹🇭 In Thailand, HRH’s programme will include a visit to a local school in Bangkok supported by Save the Children Thailand; an Audience with the Thai Prime Minister & Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) & Queen Suthida as well as the opportunity to pay respects to Her Late Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother’s Royal Remains.

The Princess Royal will also engage with Thai female scientists; & attend a regional health security showcase, before concluding the visit with a UK–Thailand cultural collaboration.

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Tiaras on show in the Netherlands for the German state visit.

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We have TIARAS for the State Visit between The Netherlands and Germany! We have Princess Amalia in the Dutch Diamond Star Tiara and Queen Maxima in the Dutch Sapphire Tiara! The ladies all look stunning and I can’t wait for the Japanese State Visit next week!

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Princess Christian was very involved in nursing. She figures heavily in my "Princesses on the Wards, Royal Women in Nursing Through Wars & Revolutions" @TheHistoryPress although I must say her writing was a nightmare to decipher sometimes!

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Princess Helena, Princess Christian, daughter of Queen Victoria, died on 9th June 1923 at her house in Pall Mall.

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Someone we don't very often see, or hear about. Peter and Zara's half-sister Stephanie.

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Stephanie Hosier, (née Phillips, half sister of Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall), and her husband, William Hosier, attend the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling at the All Saints' Church on June 6, 2026 in Kemble, Gloucestershire.

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The King and the President of Ukraine at Windsor Castle yesterday.

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🇺🇦 The President of Ukraine visited The King this afternoon at Windsor Castle

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So very elegant too.

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“We aligned on something authentic, traditional and modern,” explains Emilia Wickstead of the wildflower-blooming, floor-sweeping dress she designed for Harriet, the paediatric nurse who married Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, this afternoon in Gloucestershire. The elegant gown – the result of months of planning and hundreds of hours of handwork – “was constructed using a trio of different elements: a square-neck column underdress, a delicate lace overjacket fitted above the waist, and the pièce de résistance, a head-turning three-metre train”

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Mike is such a popular guy.

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Mike Tindall, Edo, Jack, Eugenie and Beatrice are obviously great pals, look how he enthusiastically greets them all, (and they him), on their arrival - just Mike being Mike! He's a hugger! 🤗

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The lovely Paola of Belgium in her heyday.

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A royal appearance in Brussels captured the elegance of a princess whose style helped define European high fashion in the 1960s.

In this period, Paola of Belgium was widely regarded as one of Europe’s best-dressed royals. Known for her refined, polished, and consistently elegant style, she frequently appeared on international fashion lists alongside figures such as Grace Kelly. Paola’s wardrobe reflected both sophistication and restraint—often colorful yet always modest, balancing royal expectations with modern fashion trends of the era.

One of her most memorable appearances came during the 1966 state visit of Elizabeth II to Belgium. For the official banquet, Paola wore a Valentino haute couture gown from the Spring–Summer collection of that year, designed by Valentino Garavani. The sleeveless white silk dress featured an empire silhouette, emphasizing simplicity and elegance while showcasing the craftsmanship of Italian couture at its peak.

To complement the ensemble, she wore the historic Art Deco tiara once belonging to Elisabeth of Bavaria, believed to have been created by Cartier. The combination of modern Italian fashion with historic royal jewelry created a striking contrast between contemporary style and traditional monarchy. She further accessorized with pearl and diamond earrings by Altenloh, white silk opera gloves, a diamond necklace, and a gold evening bag, completing a look that was both regal and fashion-forward.

The gown itself reflected the evolving language of post-war couture. Its structure included delicate embroidery using synthetic raffia, silk trimmings, rhinestones, and decorative elements typical of Italian design in the late 1950s and 1960s. Designers of the period often embraced lighter, more experimental materials, and Italian fashion houses in particular became known for their innovation and craftsmanship.

Princess Paola’s appearance during this state banquet—and later reuse of the gown at a gala in London—highlighted her influence as a modern royal style icon. Her ability to merge haute couture with royal tradition reinforced her reputation as one of Europe’s most elegant public figures, bridging the worlds of fashion, diplomacy, and monarchy in a single, unforgettable image.

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Good for Larry! He knows he is the most important person there.

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Good to see @EmmanuelMacron and @bundeskanzler knows who comes out of downing street first.

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Harriet Sperlings wears Emilia Wickstead, custom ivory satin heels by Jimmy Choo and a tiara and earrings by Pragnell, a family-run Mayfair jeweller that also designed her engagement ring.

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The Princess of Wales leaving the church after yesterday's wedding.

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The Princess of Wales departing 🚘

📹 King's Guard Tours

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In a corner of parliament at the far end of the Royal gallery a box lies permantly open containing sand from all five Normandy beaches -a reminder to both houses of the sacrifice & the cause of freedom fought for by brave service people on DDay June 6 th 1944. #DDay