Other Monarchies

His Majesty The King of Bhutan has married Jetsun Pema in a lavish ceremony, with a coronation ceremony subsequently taking place to Crown Jetsun Pema Queen of Bhutan.

Upon her crowing, Monks chanted to celebrate the union as the King returned to his throne with his new Queen.

The Royal Wedding took months to plan – and has been highly anticipated in the Kingdom of Bhutan, with most in the country decorating their houses and local neighbourhoods with posters of the royal couple.

The Monarchy in Bhutan is highly revered and works within the framework of a Constitutional Monarchy with an elected parliament – however the King still holds many reserved powers and influence within the government of Bhutan.

Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan is celebrating a personal milestone this month; Her Majesty recently celebrated her 60th birthday with close friends and family.

As Dowager Queen of Jordan, Her Majesty Queen Noor continues to play a high profile ambassadorial role for Jordan abroad, the Queen is often seen attending charitable events, and currently divides her time between Jordan, the United States and the United Kingdom.

Her Majesty is currently head of the United World Colleges movement and often speaks highly of causes which she finds important, these include nuclear proliferation and cultural understanding between the Western world and the Middle Eastern cultures.

August 10, 1792 is considered a critical day in the French Revolution. It was the last day Louis XVI (May 10th 1774 to August 10th 1792) reigned over France thereby bringing to an end the French Bourbon Monarchy. It was also the beginning of a period in French history known as The Reign of Terror.

On the morning of August 10, 1792 insurgents stormed the Palace of the Tuileries, a royal residence located in the heart of Paris. The royal family managed to escape the assault on their residence unharmed, although the day became known as the bloodiest day of the French Revolution.