Iconic women who married into royalty
The love story of Queen Camilla and King Charles is a long and complicated one. Their youthful romance was interrupted when Charles went overseas with the Royal Navy in 1973, but their connection never dwindled, even as they married other people and decades passed. Despite the scandal surrounding their infidelity, Charles insisted that his relationship with Camilla was "non-negotiable" once they were both divorced and free to be together. In 2005, they finally got married after so many years of waiting. Camilla slipped rather seamlessly into her role as a senior member of the royal family, carrying out her duties by her husband's side like an old pro. On May 6, 2023, the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla took place—something that no one could have imagined a few decades earlier. Camilla undoubtedly claimed the top spot when it comes to marrying into royalty! However, many other iconic women have fallen in love with princes, kings, emperors, and sultans. These women built and enjoyed successful careers and lifestyles before meeting their royal soul mates. Although in some cases, the soul connection didn't last... Click on to take a look at the successful women who married royals.
2024-07-01T14:06:35Z
The famous figures who passed away (so far) in 2024
With each year that passes, we are surprised and dismayed to hear of the deaths of some of the greatest icons of music, cinema, sports, fashion, and more. In 2023, we said sorrowful goodbyes to legends like Tina Turner, Tony Bennett, and Harry Belafonte, and we were shocked by the untimely deaths of stars like Matthew Perry, Sinéad O'Connor, and Angus Cloud. This year, we will doubtless be faced with the natural cycle of life and its unnatural tragedies once again. Nonetheless, these stars are immortalized by their cultural impact and the bodies of work they leave behind. In 2024 we have already bid farewell to many beloved stars of stage and screen, as well as some divisive public figures. Click through this gallery to remember those who have left us so far.
2024-02-15T17:10:06Z