Rollo (Norman: Rou, Rollo(u)n; Old Norse: Hrólfr; French: Rollon; c. 860 – c. 930 AD) was a Viking who became the first ruler of Normandy, today a region in northern France. Who came after the Normans? The Norman dynasty established by William the Conqueror ruled England for over half aRead More →
When they asked over 1,000 adult Germans if they would like the country to have its own royal family, just 16 percent – one-sixth – said yes. The figure in Bavaria – usually reputed as the most tradition-loving part of Germany – was even lower at only 14 percent. WhyRead More →
Royal Caribbean confirmed on December 16 that Empress of the Seas has been sold to a yet to be revealed buyer. The ship is departing the fleet at the end of December 2020. Just like Majesty of the Seas, she is also set to keep sailing under the new owner.Read More →
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were actually third cousins. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, who were married for over 70 years, were actually third cousins. Here’s how that works. They’re both related to Queen Victoria, who had nine kids: four sons and five daughters. Did Queen Elizabeth marry her cousin?Read More →
That being said, Disney Channel also premiered an animated special, Descendants: The Royal Wedding, in August 2021. “The absence of the character Carlos, played by the late Cameron Boyce, will be acknowledged in the storyline and Boyce’s memory will be honored in the telecast,” a statement from the network read.Read More →
A suite is an even larger balcony room that comes with a variety of additional benefits meant to justify the higher cost. The exact benefits you can expect with a suite can vary, but here are the most common amenities included: Priority embarkation/disembarkation. What is the difference between a verandaRead More →
Osborne was the private property of the royal family but Victoria’s successor, Edward VII (1841–1910), did not need it. No other member of the royal family wanted to take on the upkeep of Osborne, and on Coronation Day 1902 the king gave the estate to the nation. Does the QueenRead More →
Within the Tower of Love, there is a secret area that can be accessed by jumping into a hidden gap within the ceiling along the hallway of the Grubs. This reveals a mysterious piece of art known only as the “Vitruvian Grub”. How do I get Grub under Kingdom’s edge?Read More →
The Capulet family is one of pride and high social standing. It consists of Lord and Lady Capulet, their young daughter Juliet, and their kinsman Tybalt. They have a nurse, as well, who has taken care if Juliet since she was born. They get along quite well, yet, like allRead More →
Barks took on the iconic role Samantha Barks has given her first public performance as Frozen’s Elsa. Last night, Barks appeared on the Royal Variety Show, presented on ITV. Is Samantha Barks Elsa? Barks, who plays Elsa opposite Stephanie McKeon’s Anna, said: “I walked off stage into Steph’s arms andRead More →