The Royal Representative

Splendor: A “Royal” Tiara

This is my tiara. It measures 2″ high in the center, and is called the Fantasy Trellis Tiara.

Podcasting Fun!

My podcast/videocast has been going for quite some time, and it has always been a lot of fun. RoyaltyNow! has been a great way to connect with my readers, and it all started as a “frequently asked questions” video. I hope to improve it more and more even now.

As my wedding approaches, I have been adding more items to my gift registry. I discovered a podcasting set that can be purchased through the store Bed, Bath, and Beyond. It looked great, so I added it to the registry a few weeks ago. I am glad I did, because it is a good price, and I think it’s time to upgrade.  The need for better video has been made painfully apparent looking back at my Royal Collection video’s quality. More recently, my “Voki” avatar made me aware of the equally heinous audio that I contend with on a weekly basis.

The podcasting set is one of those fun things you get to add to your registry after you select all of your absolutely sensible items. :)

It’s a Book Review!

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Earl of Snowdon Book

Ingrid Seward is livid about Anthony Armstrong-Jones collaborating on a book about his life. Well, his love-life, that is. In her monthly letter in Majesty Magazine, Ms. Seward wonders what good it will do the Earl of Snowdon to discuss his private matters with the world, and possibly embarrass the Queen.

I wonder this myself. Is this something trashy, or is it a psychological treatise that the Earl simply must unleash? Stay tuned…

Toon Mandy

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Name That Palace

…or castle. Oops! I just gave away a hint!

Royal Book Cover Review

That’s right! I’m discussing royal book covers. I decided to bring it up because I keep noticing the same theme for a lot of these books dealing with women, and it’s bugging me. It’s everywhere, from royals to rebels:

The First Queen of England: The Myth of Bloody Mary by Linda Porter

Royal Affairs by Leslie Carroll

The Winthrop Woman: A Novel by Anya Seton

Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor

Born to Rule: Five Reigning Consorts, Granddaughters of Queen Victoria by Julia Gelardi

Jane Boleyn: The True Story of the Infamous Lady Rochford by Julia Fox

What is the exact message? Why is it that all of the women have their entire heads/upper heads cut off (maybe that message is just a given in the case of anyone named Boleyn)??

Or, are we to be motivated into buying the book to find out about the behind-the-scenes sensuality due to royal cleavage? Whatever the case may be, it’s starting to become an oft-used theme that is getting a bit dull … and a bit macabre.

Royal Educational Society

Yes, it’s true! Mandy’s British Royalty now offers online courses in Royal history. Your participation helps to forge an amazing new experience for people everywhere.

Since the site is in its formative stages, I am only accepting offers from people interested in teaching courses at this time. This is purely voluntary. If you are interested in teaching a course, please contact me through my website - http://www.mandysroyalty.org/Contact.html

(c)2008 Mandy’s British Royalty

Picture of the Moment

Born to the Purple

Reviewing official British royal websites

Marilyn of ‘Marilyn’s Royal Blog’ reviews the official websites for the British monarchy, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York and Prince Michael of Kent.

Which website is your favorite? I like the layout of Prince Michael’s website. Very clean and easy to navigate. I do like the update made to the Prince of Wales’ website. Remember when it used to be dark green? I do. I loved that colo(u)r. Other than that, the new look is great and its accessibility is wonderful. Prince Charles is always very willing to discuss his views and beliefs. You always know where you stand with him, which I like.

Has anyone seen Princess Michael’s website? The wife of HRH Prince Michael, she is notorious for her public gaffes, much like the Duke of Edinburgh but without the humor. Still, she’s a right royal character that can’t be passed by. The Princess’ website of course highlights her literary works, the most recent one being “The Serpent and the Moon“.