Celebrations were in order for Nicholas of Romania on 1 April, as the former Prince marked his 40th birthday with family in tow – including his ... one of the favourite residences of Queen Marie of ...

Born into the British royal family, Marie, the wife of King Ferdinand I, was the last queen of Romania, from 1914 to 1927. Having shown an interest in painting and drawing since she was young ...

Among the 1,800 guests were royals from across Europe, many of whom were related to the Windsors, including King Alfonso XIII and Queen Ena of Spain, King Haakon VII and Queen Maud of Norway and Queen ...

This venture was unsuccessful, but rather than throwing in the towel completely, Hill opted to transform the lavish Beaux Arts home he built for himself and his family into a cultural landmark.