Princess Mathilde's Baby Due in the Spring 2008

The Belgian Monarchy has issued the news that Princess Mathilde is expecting her fourth child in the spring 2008. Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde have three children, Elisabeth, Gabriel and Emmanuel. Elisabeth is five years old and heir to the throne after her father. Gabriel is four years old and Emmanuel, the youngest, just turned two years old today.

In the announcement, King Albert, Queen Paola, the Royal Family and the family of Princess Mathilde expressed their happiness for the royal couple.

Book Review: A Dress For Diana

Last August, Laura Burley, an administrator for The Royalist wrote a poignant review of the book A Dress for Diana by David and Elizabeth Emmanuel. Ms. Burley recommended the book highly and said, "I can honestly say it's one of the most beautiful Diana books in my collection. If you are interested in the Princess — or fashion, as this is more than just another royal book — then this is one publication you should consider buying. This is the ultimate book on the 1981 Royal Wedding as everything any of us could ever wish to know about Diana's dress is contained within its pages."

It is an exquisite publication and one of the books that I do own in my vast royal collection.