Palace Updates

Palace Updates keeps you informed of all the additions and changes on palaces-of-europe.com as well as other royal news facts.

You can subscribe by clicking the orange RSS button (left) (you don't have to provide an e-mail address).

Or click on the Google, My Yahoo!, or My MSN button in the same box, if you use one of those. Then follow their instructions.

Lady Jane Grey

Lady Jane Grey

Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days'Queen was Queen of England and Ireland from 10 July until 19 July 1553.

Continue reading "Lady Jane Grey"

A Guide to the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

Guards

Discover the history and traditions of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, a ceremony dating back to the 17th century, showcasing England's royal heritage.

Continue reading "A Guide to the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace"

Château de Champs-sur-Marne

Madame de Pompadour

The Château de Champs-sur-Marne is a stunning neoclassical palace located just outside of Paris. It is known for its elegant architecture, beautiful gardens, and rich history.

Continue reading "Château de Champs-sur-Marne"

Catherine of Aragon, queen of England

Catherine of Aragon

Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII.

Continue reading "Catherine of Aragon, queen of England"

Hampton Court Palace, a Fascinating Journey Through British History

Hampton pin

Explore the rich history of Hampton Court Palace, a must-see for anyone interested in British history, culture, and architecture. Discover the stories of King Henry VIII and his six wives.

Continue reading "Hampton Court Palace, a Fascinating Journey Through British History"

Franz Joseph 1 of Austria

Franz Joseph 1851

Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix.

Continue reading "Franz Joseph 1 of Austria"

Irma Sztáray, Lady-in-Waiting to Empress Elisabeth,

Irma Sztaray

Irma Sztáray: the last Lady-in-Waiting of Empress Elisabeth of Austria

Continue reading "Irma Sztáray, Lady-in-Waiting to Empress Elisabeth,"

Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley

Robert Dudley ca 1565

Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley

Continue reading "Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley"

Charles II of Spain

Charles II of Spain

Charles II of Spain was the last king of Spain from the Habsburg dynasty.

Continue reading "Charles II of Spain"

The Spanish Habsburg family tree

spanish habsburgs

The Spanish Habsburg family tree shows the uncle-niece and cousin marriages that would lead to their extinction.

Continue reading "The Spanish Habsburg family tree"