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Queen Paola of Belgium turns 88

Queen Paola of Belgium turns 88 today.

According to the Belgian Monarchy Website:

“Her Majesty Queen Paola was born Princess Ruffo di Calabria, on 11 September 1937, at Forte dei Marmi in Italy. She is the youngest of the seven children of Prince Fulco Ruffo di Calabria, a First World War flying ace, and Countess Luisa Gazelli. Her grandmother on her father’s side, Laure Mosselman du Chenoy, was Belgian.”

On 2 July 1959, Paola married Prince Albert of Belgium.

The couple has 3 children. Prince Philippe (1960), Princess Astrid (1962) and Prince Laurent (1963).

Queen Paola has a great sense of style. So in honour of her birthday, here are some of my favourites of her style moments.

Sources:

https://www.monarchie.be/en/royal-family/queen-paola

In Memory of Katharine, The Duchess of Kent

Sadly, The Duchess of Kent has passed away at the age of 92.

A statement from Buckingham Palace was released this morning:

“It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent.

Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family.

The King and Queen and all members of The Royal Family join the The Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning their loss and remembering fondly The Duchess’s life-long devotion to all the organisations with which she was associated, her passion for music and her empathy for young people.”

Katharine married Prince Edward, The Duke of Kent, on 8 June, 1961 at York Minister. They went on to have 3 children. George, Helen and Nicholas.

Katharine was devoted to many charities and organisations throughout her time in the public eye.

Sending my thoughts to The Duke of Kent, their children and grandchildren as well as their families and friends.

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