Princess Diana's Death
«I think opportunities were lost» said
Dr Thomas Treasure, British surgeon involved with the inquest into Princess Diana's death saying she might have been saved if French medics had brought her to hospital sooner.
It's much simpler, say I. Princess Diana would have most certainly survived the crash, albeit with some injuries such as broken ribs, for instance,
had she been wearing her seatbelt.
Labels: Commentary, Royalty
# posted by j @ 19:13 et / | 
Exhumed remains may be Tsar's son, Alexei and a daughter
Guardian Unlimited reported today that almost 90 years after imperial Russia's last tsar was executed with his wife and children by a Bolshevik firing squad, the family may be reunited once more.
Archaeologists believe the newly discovered remains of a boy and a young woman are those of Nicholas II's only son, Alexei, and a daughter, Maria.
Read
Fred Attewill's article.
Labels: History, Politics, Royalty
# posted by j @ 15:15 et / |
sweden has appointed new royal singers
sopranos
Nina Stemme and
Hillevi Martinpelto have been appointed court singers by the Swedish King,
Carl XVI Gustaf. both singers were born and raised in Sweden and have gained international acclaim in recent years.
the tradition of court singers dates back to
King Gustav III's reign in the 18th century. many eminent Swedish singers have been awarded the title over the years, including
Jussi Björling,
Birgit Nilsson,
Anne Sofie von Otter,
Nicolai Gedda and
Elisabeth Söderström.
a spokesperson for the
Swedish Royal Court explained that the director of the
Royal Swedish Opera proposes names to the King, which are discussed internally before a decision is made. the person doesn't have to be a Swedish national but he or she has to be performing regularly in Sweden. it's an honorary title but court singers are frequently asked to perform at royal events.
via gramophone.Labels: Culture, Royalty
# posted by j @ 21:55 et / |
