Inauguration of a King

Yesterday The Kingdom of the Netherlands inaugurated a new monarch and it was a day tailor-made for monarchists. Even an ocean away your humble mad man made it a point to display the Dutch flag and wear an orange shirt. The leftist elite media, of course, insisted on showing the odd crank in the crowd but they only served to make them look extremely isolated and pathetic in the midst of such throngs of patriotic well-wishers. The ceremony was very...

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The New King and Queen

The Kingdom of The Netherlands has a new sovereign. The Mad Monarchist sends congratulations to the new royal couple; Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander I and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands as well as congratulations to a job well done and best wishes for a happy retirement to now Princess Beatrix and, of course, all our best to all the people of The Netherlands, the ABC islands and all loyal Dutch people around the world. Long live the...

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Favorite Royal Images: A German Princess

Princess Alexandra von Hohenlohe-Langenb...

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MM Mini View: Kings of England (Part V)

The YorkistsKing Edward IV: It would be hard for anyone not to admire Edward IV. He was a tall, handsome man, a smart dresser, a veteran warrior, an able administrator and a good businessman. He was adept enough on the battlefield and at winning support that he won the crown for himself, then took it back once it was lost and he managed to win the support of Parliament. He was though a horrible womanizer and that would ultimately cause him some problems....

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MM Sunday Scripture

Thus saith the Lord GOD; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord GOD.-Ezekiel 4...

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Royal News Roundup

Starting in the Middle East this week, things are still far from settled in the monarchies of the region. In the embattled Gulf state of Bahrain a Formula One race was beset by problems with protestors who nonetheless failed to have an impact on the event. Clashes between police and mostly student protestors have become fairly common. The protestors claim to want democracy, the government claims they simply want to soil the reputation of Bahrain...

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A Word of Thanks to the Czechs

As some of you may know, there was recently a terrible catastrophe in central Texas (nowhere too near your humble blogger -it’s a big country) when a fertilizer plant in the small town of West exploded, killing at least fourteen people and wounding over a hundred. Coming so soon after the despicable terrorist bombing in Boston, there were, naturally, fears that this may have been part of some wider plot. Thankfully, though much costlier in terms...

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MM Mini View: Kings of England (Part IV)

The LancastriansKing Henry IV: The House of Lancaster came to power with Henry IV, shortly before the deposed Richard II was starved to death. He spent most of his reign putting down rebellions but does have the distinction of being the only English king to entertain a visiting Byzantine Emperor. Like Shakespeare, I cannot help but view his many misfortunes as divine punishment for usurping the throne of Richard II. Still, Henry IV was an accomplished...

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Mad Rant: The Perpetual Apology of Japan

A few days ago, in some of my usual perusing of historic dates, I noticed that it was on April 22, 2005 that Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi apologized for the actions of his country during World War II. There should be nothing remarkable about that, except that, wait for any crisis or international dispute to come along, particularly any involving the (four) republican governments of Korea and China and one will invariably hear calls to...

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Favorite Royal Images: Italian Queen of the Belgians

HM Queen Paola of the Belgi...

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MM Mini View: Kings of England (Part III)

The PlantaganetsKing Henry III: After the disastrous reign of King John, a recovery was called for but Henry III would not be the monarch to lead it. He was not as bad as his predecessor it is true, but he wasn’t much to write home about either. His efforts to centralize power alienated the nobles, the country was awash with mostly French exiles looking to make a quick buck and Henry III had little luck on the battlefield and ended up renouncing...

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A Happy Birthday

The Mad Monarchist wishes HM Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and etc a very happy birthday today, which happily is on a date which ensures someone from my part of the world will never forget it. May Her Majesty enjoy many more. God Save the Que...

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Royal News Roundup

It was an especially rough week for the Spanish Royal Family, starting out with protests in the streets against the monarchy, marking the birth of the second republic and calling for a return to that late Soviet puppet-state. All of this in a country where respect for the King was once universal and even the media never spoke of the King or Royal Family in anything but respectful tones. Where the sort of bad jokes commonly directed at the royals...

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Monarch Profile: Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria

Although he may not have been what the world would consider a “successful” monarch, I have always had a soft spot for the Austrian Emperor Ferdinand I. He was, undoubtedly, handicapped but probably not so disabled as most people think and he was a very kind man, a devoutly religious man and a monarch who did the best he could for as long as he could. He was born on April 19, 1793, the first son of the Holy Roman Emperor Francis II and his consort...

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Monarchist Quote

“The Imperial Household, as represented by the Emperor, has been praying for the welfare of the people while nurturing harmonious relationship with them. Based on the people’s respect and adoration for the Emperor, the Japanese people have stayed united. That is the essence of Japan’s national heritage, I believe.”-Yoshiko Saku...

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MM Mini View: Kings of England (Part II)

The AngevinsKing Henry II: Today, especially among Church circles, Henry II has a pretty bad reputation because of the Becket affair and that is certainly legitimate. However, I cannot have a low opinion of Henry II. He made his mistakes, sure, with most pointing to the fate of poor Becket and his invasion of Ireland. However, his Irish invasion came at local request (bad move there) and as for Becket, he didn’t actually order the murder and he did...

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Favorite Royal Images: Two Windsor Women

Princess Michael of Kent and Lady Gabriella Wind...

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MM Mini View: Kings of England (Part I)

The NormansKing William I: Surprisingly, I often find myself having a higher opinion of William the Conqueror than most Englishmen, I assume because of nostalgia for Saxon England, but I tend to at least entertain the possibility that he may have been the chosen heir as he claimed, he did have the full blessing of Pope Alexander II (which mattered back then) and it wasn’t all cakes and ale in Saxon England before the Norman conquest of 1066. He seems...

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MM Sunday Scripture

Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, the LORD is righteous.-II Chronicles 1...

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Royal News Roundup

Starting in the UK this week, the big story of course was the passing of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Contrary to what some have said, the former PM will not receive a state funeral but it will be an appropriately ceremonious affair, along the lines of the funerals for Lady Diana or HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. It has been reported that HM the Queen will attend the ceremony, which is rarely done and a mark of the respect Her Majesty...

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