“I saw Princess Catherine's post within less than an hour of posting, I was so happy to see the post. And most of to see that she didn't lose her hair! She has the most beautiful thick hair! It looked so great in the video she did announcing her cancer, but I was afraid she'd lose it, but she hasn't!” - Submitted by Anonymous
George V, Mary, and David at the investiture for David as Prince of Wales.
The True Sweetheart by the Brothers Grimm
Arthur Rackham Illustrations
“The True Sweetheart: “The third time, she wore the star-dress which sparkled at every step.”
Jack London Lake & Invisible Lake, Russia by Vladimir Ryabkov
'I can never sufficiently express my deep gratitude to you, darling May, for the way you have helped and stood by me in these difficult times. This is not sentimental rubbish, but what I really feel.'
George to May on the 20th anniversary of his accession to throne
The Power Couple 💞
"Love is an action word"
OFF TOPIC
This magnificent ball gown was worn by duchess of Portland Winifred Cavendish-Bentinck, a much admired and respected society beauty, a humanitarian and animal rights activist in fancy, dressed here as Duchess of Savoy, at Devonshire Ball 1897 (which ofc was also attended by George V and Queen Mary)
An illustration of King George V and Queen Mary's visit to Parkhead forge in Glasgow during their Scotland tour in july, 1914. After they inspected the various operations of gunmaking, a 100 tone crain was advancing to them, carrying in a shining steel sling a little girl with a bouquet for queen Mary. The child was Miss Annie Dunlop, daughter of one of the timekeepers at the forge. The bouquet was bought with pennies which were subscribed by employes at Parkhead.
Royal Bumps (Part 2)
"Tu as raison, je ne veux pas te bercer d’illusions, Louis : ce n’est pas toi que je défends... C’est ma couronne !" Aliénor d'Aquitaine.
Citation de Damien Sirven, Aliénor d'Aquitaine, Les reines de Sang, T.6, 2017.
Image par IA.
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