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I thought I might add to this list. Some of my favourites: The Kasier's Daughter by Princess Viktoria Luise (in collaboration with someone else) Grandmama of Europe by Theo Aronson Northern Crowns by John Van der Kiste Queen Victoria's Children by John Van der Kiste Kings of the Hellenes by...

She still reminds me very much of Victoria. Their eyes are the same.

I didn't know this! I always assumed it was because he thought the name was too German sounding. It does make sense though, especially as Elizabeth II's father Albert used a different name as well.

I quite agree that many sufferers of Porphyria are not crazy. My point was really in relation to something that was mentioned a few posts back but I don't think I made that very clear. I don't consider George III to be among the 'crazy' royals, although his behaviour at the time have...

Agreed! (I regards to breaking the cycle) I mean look at Charles. The last Charles had his head removed! So obviously Elizabeth and Phillip felt it was time for the name to make a comeback. Poor King John. I really think the whole Magna Carta issue was inevitable, whoever it was who sat on the...

Lady Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria. She married the Marquess of Lorne (later Duke of Argyll) against the wishes of her mother. They drifted apart eventually, although this may have been because they were unable to have children.

I'm thinking from a purely selfish desire to travel, so I'd be picking whatever family travels around the most. Anyone have any ideas? I suppose I'd also consider choosing the children of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. Their children Christian, Isabella, Vincent and...

Regarding the Porphyria issue (and slightly diverting off the original topic) it was deemed hereditary among the British Royal Family. Did you know that Prince William of Gloucester (1941-72) was diagnosed with Porphyria only a few years before his death? (plane crash) It is also thought that...

That's the other name I was trying to think of that would be good for the royal baby (if it's a boy). John is a great name, and despite the history of King John, I think this name could make a comeback.

Thoughts on the author Van der Kiste? I have a rather large collection of royal books cluttering up my bookshelves (I shouldn't really use the term 'cluttering' since it suggests I would rather they weren't there which is absolutely not the case, but you get my meaning), but I have the largest...

I do like the one where she is with the children. She looks more relaxed.

I am very interested in the story of Princess Charlotte and although it's been a while since anyone posted on this topic I thought I would just add to it. I doubt that Queen Victoria would actually have been conceived had Charlotte not died. She was the only legitimate heir of all King...

I really hope they use a lesser known royal name. Both Frederick and Arthur are names that were used by heirs to the throne who never acceded i.e. Frederick (Duke of York) second son of George III (who would have assumed the throne before his brother William IV) and Arthur, elder brother of...

Hello everyone! I am an avid royal fan, and while I'm hoping to be able to change my horribly-obvious user name (see post in admin section), I'd still like to say Hello:smile: I have been interested in the royals for over 10 years now. I follow a couple of blogs, have many MANY royal books in...

Changing user name I originally joined this forum years ago, when I was much younger, and have used my full name (as it was back then) as my user name. I'd rather have a less distinctive name as my user name, if possible. Please help so i can start posting! Thanks :smile:

The British royal family's surname is Mountbatten-Windsor, although Windsor was the name chosen by George V after the first world war when relations between Britain and Germany were at a low point, Mountbatten was added because it is the chosen surname of Prince Phillip. The last name of the...