Lady Nelson: This is Fanny’s Story

The story of Lady Nelson is not told often enough, as everyone seems to be captivated by Lady Hamilton. But her story is worth telling as well, one would think. It is nice, therefore, that her biography has been republished after 25 years. 

Fanny Nesbitt Lady Nelson

Shi Hu, the Hospitable Emperor

Shi Hu called himself Emperor of China; a charming affectation that expressed his ambition of once ruling all of China. To impress his guests, he put up lavish display and served only the best at his table. Tale of his banquets survived, his ambition died with him. 


Princess Stephanie of Monaco, The Circus Princess

Princess Stephanie of Monaco has been spotted spending a holiday at the Swiss National Circus Knie currently performing in Bern. Her holiday with the circus, though, is not the only reason to link her closely to all things circus. 

Princess Stephanie of Monaco

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is (Finally) Pregnant

The Royal Palace in Stockholm informed the world today of the pregnancy of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. It has been a long and stony way for her and her husband Prince Daniel to get to this announcement. 

HRH Crownprincess Victoria of Sweden