Observations on the Queens, Kings, Princes, Princesses, and other major figures of the royal houses of Europe and elsewhere through the perspective of the Enneagram Personality type system.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
It's official! Enneagram 6 Prince William engaged
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Is Kate Middleton the Daniel Wrestling of Windsors?
An enigma, Prince Daniel has escorted his wife on a whirlwind of engagements both foreign and domestic. Maybe he is a carefully-guarded Enneagram 9? Hopefully the real man will emerge from his "walker" persona soon.
Kate Middleton also is experiencing the Daniel 8-Year Dating Situation. Unless things change - and soon - she will similarly be known as The Partner of, rather than an individual with a life of her own.
Friday, November 5, 2010
The PR genius for the Swedish Royals should be demoted!
An unauthorised biography of King Carl Gustaf has sold out in bookstores all over Stockholm. The father of 3 and husband of 34 years to his German-Brazilian consort Silvia was hung out to dry with ill-advised and badly-prepared statements at a press conference by some amateur PR flak.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Well, of COURSE they are going to compare William's bride to his mother, Diana...
The late Diana got engaged at 19 as a kindergarten teacher... An aristocrat who definitely had money from the paternal Spencer side and the maternal Burke Roche family and no need to work. But her taking on work with children and, it came out later, doing occasional work as a char, showed she was no slacker before meeting and marrying into the Windsors.
Her work ethic will be another point of comparison with whomever William marries.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
The King won't go
But the timing was wrong - the shy Enneagram 9ish Philippe was still apprenticing and still a bachelor. Now, Philippe is married to the popular Mathilde, and father of four. He doesn't need to call in the movers to Laeken, as the king is unlikely to shirk his duty during the difficulties of Belgian politics during this recession.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Princess Beatrice survives a car crash... And nary a word of sympathy
Saturday, October 16, 2010
What is Queen Mary Tudor's enneagram #?
As she was not the life of the party, Seven is out.
Nor was Mary, the only surviving child of Henry VIII and Catalina de Aragon, a Three, like her cunning younger half-sister, Elizabeth, a Three.
Although she was clever, Mary was not a collector, which rules out Five.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Britney Spears as Swedish Princess in New York
In the photos of the princess at the fundraiser, leggy Madelaine is wearing a short green dress. She bears a resemblance to Britney in this pix with The King of Pop in concert in September 2001 http://www.divaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/britney-spears-michael-jackson.jpg
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Well-dressed Orleans pere et fils
Monday, October 11, 2010
From the Prince's BabyMama to His Royal Princess...
to maintain herself and children in comfort like Tamara Rotolo and Nicole Coste. (Prince Albert of Monaco refused to marry his 2 BabyMamas but did provide for his children.)
If her luck had run out, the BabyMama might find herself in the situation of Dorothea Jordon. At the split from the Duke of Clarence, he got the sons and she had custody of the daughters with finances as long as she stayed off the stage. Unfortunately a son-in-law got into money troubles, forcing Mrs Jordan back to work. With the deal breached, the duke got the children and withheld the money. Mrs Jordan ended up living near Paris with limited means.
In 2001, Prince Pedro, the only son of Princess Anne d'Orleans and the Spanish Prince Carlos, HRH the Duke de Calabria, married politician's daughter, Sofia Landaluce y Melgarejo, the BabyMama of his 7 year old son, Jaime, and they had a further 4 children.
Tessy Antony was 20 when she became the BabyMama of 19 year old HRH Prince Louis of Luxembourg. When they later married, he renounced his rights to the grand ducal throne and she became Tessy de Nassau and Countess. After another son and finishing her education in 2009, the ex-military got promoted to HRH Princess Tessy. Louis's paternal uncle, Prince Jean, similarly renounced, married his BabyMama, but he and French juriste Helene Vestur dlivorced.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
The Royal Mother-in-Law and Enneagram 2 princess: minefield!
Some of her criticisms are similar to that reported about then Crown Princess Michiko - commoner roots, scandal surrounding her family, not following protocol... This from her born-royal mother-in-law, former HRH Princess Josphine Charlotte of Belgium. Maria Teresa felt ground down. Her husband was reportedly a tower of strength, unlike the weaklings in the article below....
It wasn't until Josephine-Charlotte's death that Maria Teresa felt secure in her place.
http://m.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/thanksgiving/how-not-to-be-a-mamas-boy/article1748124/?service=mobile
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Commuter Queens
Not long after that Elizabeth II chartered a Porter Air from Toronto Island airport to Waterloo, Ontario (home of RIM, the Blackberry brains) during her Canadian tour.
In these recessionary days, the Enneagram 9 Elizabeth and 2 Sofia show that being money-conscious is nothing to get excited about.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Could Charles and Diana have eventually become Albert & Paola?
Like Charles and Diana, this glamorous couple were headstrong individuals. After the glow of the wedding and children, it appears each discovered they had married very young and want to do a lot of living. Of course this was reputed to a clash of personalities and cultures. Roman aristocrat Paola and the nordic Belgium...
More to follow on this pair of Enneagram 8 and 5...
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Venice comes to Paris crazy (Crazy Horse, that is)
Although she is a devoted mother to their 2 daughters, the glamorous Clotilde manages to stay in the spotlight in the entertainment industry. For the longest time, she was based in Paris while her husband worked in international finance in Geneva. Sounds like Enneagram 1.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Another Diana who plays by her own rules
Like her distant cousin, Queen Margrethe of Denmark, and other siblings like her brother Henri and sister Chantal, Diane is an artist who makes her other work fit around her talent. .
The duchess is also very outspoken freely telling the press her opinion of Princess Letizia's fatigue with press coverage, her pride in being born in wartime Brazil as a Fille de France and a member of the Orleans, and writing frankly in her autobiography about her issues fitting in with the more sober Wurttembergs. Indeed, when Karl announced her would marry an Orleans his sisters assumed it would be the gentle Princesse Anne, not the fiery Diane!
One could assume the artistic Diane would be an enneagram 4 type. Or type 7 as the world traveller Diane is always out for a good time on a warm beach with friends. Like Fergie, she enjoys life to the fullest however she is not ground down by setbacks. Her drive to stamp her mark in the face of in-laws and on behalf of her art indicate more of an enneagram 8.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Canadian-Italian Kents - The Next Generation
These three are expected to have no royal duties. Except for the youngest, all are excluded from the line of succession after they converted to their Canadian-Italian mother's Catholicism.
Any guess the name of the future first son of Edward Windsor, Baron Downpatrick? Most likely George...
To continue a pattern like the sovereigns of Denmark, from whom the Kent's descend: Christian - Frederik - Christian...
Edward, Baron Downpatrick;
George Earl of St Andrews;
HRH Prince Edward Duke of Kent;
HRH The Prince George Duke of Kent; (who named his eldest son after his brother, later Edward VIII, and his bon vivant paternal grandfather)
King George V;
King Edward VII;
Queen Victoria;
HRH The Prince Edward Duke of Kent;
King George III
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1317289/Lady-Marina-Lady-Amelia-Windsor-step-spotlight-Tatler-photoshoot.html
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Can we have a moratorium on the name Sofie/Sophie/Sofia for this generation?
The younger daughter of the Princes of Asturias, Infanta Sofia, is named after her grandmother
In Italy, the wife of Prince Hugo Mariano Windisch-Graetz was born HIH Archduchess Sophie von Hapsburg, a cousin of Queen Sofia.
In the UK, there is enneagram 6 Sophie, HRH the Countess of Wessex (that can be attributed to her parents, the Rhys-Jones couple).
In Liechtenstein, the crown princess is formerly HRH Duchess Sophie of Bavaria.
The Crown Princess's sister, Marie Caroline, is married to Duke Philip of Wurttemberg, (son of Duke Carl and his duchess, born Princess Diane d'Orleans, of the late Count and Countess of Paris) and they have a daughter Sophie. Phillipp's older brother, heir Friedrich, and his wife Princess Marie von Wied, named their younger daughter, Sophie Dorothea.
In Sweden, all hail Princess Sofia, if Prince Carl Phillip makes an honest woman out of Sofia Hellqvist..
And I think that is enough to retire the name for this generation...
And watch out, Louise could be next on the list...
Friday, October 1, 2010
Looking out for Number 2
Just as last year there was a good chance of a Queen Chelsey...
Thursday, September 30, 2010
No pants, please!
Click here to see the official pictures of the VIPs at the silver wedding anniversary celebrations of Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia and Crown Princess Katherine, from that great font of royal knowledge, Marlene Koenig: http://royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.com/2010/09/official-photos.html
The only people not in trousers are the Crown Princess Katherine and the Patriarch.
Trousers and trouser suits seem to reign amongst royal women, especially the commoner women who marry princes. Who can forget Mathilde and Letizia's white trousers at their engagements? I don't care if these trousers were Giorgio Armani, for a formal monumentous events in their respective countries, they grated.
Maxima of the Netherlands and Mary of Denmark's ratio of trousers to dresses/skirts is at least low compared to Letizia. In the eyes of those who declared the Princess of Austurias the winner over Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, La Carla might be trying to compete in this visit to the Elysee Palace by Daniel and Victoria of Sweden http://www.noblesseetroyautes.com/nr01/?p=39064
Royals are ceding how to dress right to the WAGS, beauty pageants, First Lady Michelle, and girls-on-the-go The Sex and the City types. Even ex-royal Sarah Ferguson makes an effort to don a dress or skirt at weddings, funerals, and charity dinners. She understands that trousers is definitely D-List.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Running royal women
Maybe the Queen got a bit of a run in Central Park, during the visit to the UN where King Abdullah II made a speech about the will to continue peace talks. Certainly Queen Rania got to see the inside of a hospital! The Royal court announced she is recovering from a minor heart surgery!
Princess Beatrice might need to give up her Marlboroughs for good as she fought valiantly to complete a charity marathon raising funds for her mother's foundation.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Prince Daniel, the freshest new consort to a future queen
It has been over a century that a commoner national has married an heiress to the throne. A sovereign of the female persuasion is very rare and she usually married another royal like the Brazilian Crown Princess Isabel with a French Orleans prince.
Henry Stewart who married Mary Queen of Scots in 1565 was not an ordinary commoner. As heir to the Earl of Lennox and grandson of Princess Margaret Tudor, he was in the line of succession to England.
Daniel's situation is rather unique. He is a citizen who got into the Princess's inner circle through employment. As he was the Princess's personal trainer, the King and Queen of Sweden needed some convincing that he was up to the job. They may have found their relationship to be too much like another Daniel's - that Princess Stephanie of Monaco's marriage to her bodyguard, Daniel Ducruet,
Here is hoping Prince Daniel gets more comfortable in his role with the support of his new wife!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Is Sarah Ferguson seen as the British Royal Family's Danny Bonaduce?
In her official portraits, she is dressed up and posed as a red-haired Grace Kelly. No teeth showing, ethereal, mysterious, private, inaccessible Princess Grace of Monaco.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/fergies-love-in-gilded-cage/story-e6frf7m6-1111119001967
http://images.artnet.com/artwork_images/119555/437803.jpg
The real Fergie is readily-accessible raucous earthy woman who lives life out loud - she's Enneagram 7.
http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/m/la_dolce_vita_2_011107/sarah_ferguson_5047357.jpg
Sarah reincarnates the red-head Lucy Ricardo, queen of the sitcom.
http://www.classictvcomedy.com/images/LucilleBall.jpg
http://www.thecinemasource.com/moviesdb/images/I-Love-Lucy-Season-6-DVD%20Lucille-Ball.jpg
A static portrait ill-serves Sarah who is always in motion.
She might find embracing her true nature, and a consistency between her public and private images, as a way to "get on with it".
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Is Prince Harry the 21st century version of Prince George, Duke of Kent?
From the look on his face, he accepts the end of his relationship with Chelsy Davey means freedom from commitment to her. Newly-single, he is ready to not just Play the field, he wants to plough it.
Get ready, the leap-before-he-looks Harry is already making full use of his liberty and may get back into Enneagram 7 mode (remember the costume party in which he wore a German WW II uniform?). Like aunt Sarah Ferguson (Enneagram 7), Harry has his charity too with financial issues. Going back to his grandmother, The Queen's late uncle, Prince George, Duke of Kent, Harry shares a penchant for recreational drugs (the infamous marijuana episode), clubbing, and a liking for exotic women.
Prince Harry has stated an intention to live in Africa - maybe Albert of Monaco's Charlene can play Frederika of Hanover, Queen of the Hellenes in this?
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Jordan's King Abdullah takes his message of peace outside the box... To the Jon Stewart show
In the years before his father, the late King Hussein, appointed him crown prince in 1999, Abdullah was known for sipping full from la copa de vida. A real action man, he flew planes, threw himself into his career in the Jordanian military, and genuinely was a good bloke among the troops. He did not marry until his 30s until he got it out of his system and ready to settle down with Rania. He even had a walkon role in a Star Trek The Next Generation episode you can catch on youtube! Word is that Abdullah even hosted a mini-Trek convention in Jordan.
As King, Abdullah has been outted checking out the services of his government in a variety of disguises. Now in New York with Queen Rania, Abdullah II (Enneagram 3?) is constantly searching to reach out. He has found a truly creative way to get your attention!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Inspiration for Princes Harry and William and the women they marry
More importantly, they can see how choice of spouse can make the rest of your life. Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon enhanced her husband. Wallis Simpson (enneagram 7?) helped the man who wasn't comfortable as a monarch find a way out.
Take note, Harry and William...
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Three Little Oranges... Like Three Little Danishes?
The late king unabashedly enjoyed his home life with his OWN three daughters, Margrethe, Benedikte, and Anne-Marie. In a documentary on Queen Ingrid, her three daughters speak fondly of their peaceful childhood in Denmark. It appears that the king was a wonderful father to all three of his heiresses.
In the delightful photos of Amalia, Alexia, and Ariana, with Alexander at their first real official duty, it appears history may happily repeat itself. Should little Ariana end up like Anne-Marie with a sovereign spouse going into exile, her Enneagream 4ish father and mother Maxima will similarly welcome her back to The Netherlands.
Three Little Oranges... Like Three Little Danishes?
The late king unabashedly enjoyed his home life with his OWN three daughters, Margrethe, Benedikte, and Anne-Marie. In a documentary on Queen Ingrid, her three daughters speak fondly of their peaceful childhood in Denmark. It appears that the king was a wonderful father to all three of his heiresses.
In the delightful photos of Amalia, Alexia, and Ariana, with Alexander at their first real official duty, it appears history may happily repeat itself. Should little Ariana end up like Anne-Marie with a sovereign spouse going into exile, her Enneagream 4ish father and mother Maxima will similarly welcome her back to The Netherlands.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Princess Marie of Denmark takes her chic to Rio de Janeiro
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Prince Charles-Philippe will be away for a couple months...
The very personable Prince Charles-Philippe may be the royal who most exhibits Enneagram 3 behaviour. Not born royal, the raised-in-Spain Charles-Philippe has steadily gained a higher social profile than the male scion of the other sons of the late Comte de Paris and his superb consort, Princesse Isabelle d'Orleans-Braganca. Despite not being made a royal til his 20s, the Prince made up for it. Allied with his uncle, the head of the house, Charles-Philippe was conferred the royal title of Duc d'Anjou.
With this added cache, the Prince has followed with a strong social media presence, conducts goodwill tours, and supports charitable work, including the reconstruction of the Chateau St Cloud. He is probably the first HRH to appear on a reality show - Sarah Ferguson doesn't count...!
Looking better as he gets older (like Prince Pavlos), Charles-Philippe seems genuinely happy as a married man. When Diana Duchess de Cadaval married him in Evora, the romantic wedding in Portugal even made Hello! As ex-military men, the Prince is used to being in uniform so his stay at Club Feb won't be onerous in that respect!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Elena and Anne - two no-nonsense Princesses who share an Enneagram affinity
Protecting her daughter while on horseback, the equestrienne Infanta made her intentions Muy Clara. Like her British counterpart, the Princess Royal, Elena is a horse woman and divorced with a first-born son and daughter. She goes her own way in terms of fashion as well.
Anne shows definite characteristics of an Eight (Save the Children and other duties that have her a reputation for slogging through work) which is something people see in the Infanta.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
At last, the film world recognizes the Nine king, Bertie, AKA George VI
About time that this shy royal "headlined". Bertie, Duke of York, was often portrayed as a second stringer in popular culture - such as the celebrated mini-series Edward & Mrs Simpson and the one with Jane Seymour as Wallis. Even in Bertie & Elizabeth, he had to share billing. He now gets his due... And this hardworking royal quietly got on with it, in his self-effacing Nine way.
Striving to deal with his speech impediment showed his pattern of grit - as Duke of York, he founded an annual camp to bring boys of all walks of life together, and poured himself into royal duties. Most agree his wisest move entailed recognizing his need for a partner and ally, someone mature who would appreciate his lifestyle. He found his Steve Ballmer in Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Unlike his grandson Andrew Duke of York, Bertie knew his life partner would not be impressed nor easily daunted by the trappings of royalty nor would her "breath of fresh air" stick out like a sore thumb. His Duchess had the common sense to not give up on his therapy - as charmingly depicted by Helena Botham Carter.
The revisionary look at George VI is enhanced by Colin Firth (BBC's Mr Darcy and from the movie version of Mamma Mia) - fitting choice as the good-looking Bertie once played in Wimbledon. The other actor in this "bromance" is Geoffrey Rush as Australian speech therapist Sir Lionel Logue.
Maybe Elizabeth II, who famously declined to watch Helen Mirren's portrayal of HM in the controversial movie "The Queen", will attend the UK premiere of this take on her father's personal bravery!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Princesses attend the ballet together... And the Spanish press cheer on this show of unity
Is it true the gossipmongers were tipped of that the rumoured warring Borbon women were attending a ballet voluntarily? Well, you can guess it wasn't by the King and Queen's eldest daughter!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
A Three royal wedding in Greece
Determined to more successfully walk the tight-rope between dignity and discretion in the shaky economic and political milieu, Constantine invited royal star power to the incredibly beautiful island of Spetses. Letting the setting be the focus of attention, he masterminded a catwalk of royals to and from the rehearsals, church, and reception. Groom Prince Nikolaos was a bit past his prime (as photos of his hairline over the years would attest) and the media were rewarded for their time in the heat by the lovely bride, Tatiana Blatnik, who wore a stunning gown (not by her employer, Diane von Furstenberg). Maybe the cortege of children attending the bride were garbed in Marie Chantal wear - simply dapper boys in white shirts, cream suites, and Tod's-inspired shoes. The little girls were fit for tea in little smock dresses with white flowers in their hair.
Royal watchers are thrilled with the dress code of these recent weddings (Princess Victoria of Sweden, Prince Nikolaos, Prince Joachim of Denmark) of gowns for the ladies. A great way to break from day separates reminiscent of Ladies That Lunch. Princess Letizia is much more stunning in that pale blue pleated one-shoulder gown than in those white pant suits that cry Hillary Clinton. Empire cut gowns do nothing for Swedish Princess Madeleine and newly-wed Princess Victoria. Strapless made Princess Maxima almost sag-ima though the gown of Princess Marie of Denmark cunningly gave her some lift. Then again, showing everyone how it's done are Prince Pavlos and Marie Chantal, who look younger than when they married 15 years ago!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
The late Duke of Parma, Prince Carlos Hugo de Bourbon Parma, to be buried in family crypt in Italy
Until he called it quits, much to the disgust of his brother, Prince Sixte-Henri, whose letter after his brother's death sounded very Enneagram One.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Prince Carl Philip's new squeeze - reality show/glamour model Sofia Hellqvist could become Sweden's Mette Marit
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Is Obama the 21st century political reincarnation of Elizabeth I?
His smoke signals throughout the past two years often mobilized one side or another to action, getting all the issues out there. He never played his entire hand... Neither did he let on during health care reform...
Doesn't this remind you of that wily redhead Tudor, Elizabeth and her Golden Age? She was a renaissance player, indeed. Maybe even a Three.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Toronto's Tourism & Pride Week: Victims of Stephen Harper, Enneagram 8
Our prayers for the people living in downtown Toronto, and the business suffering through the poorly-organized summit, and the police and security forces trying to keep Canadian peace. Our motto is Peace and Good Government - we can use more of the latter!
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Chelsy Davy, an 8 with a mind of her own, an example to all smart women
Boy meets girl attending boarding school in his country, boy persuades girl to spend more time there, girl goes to law school, girl sees other career paths opening up, girl decides to pursue her professional life elsewhere, girl renders her decision.
Girl puts herself first.
You go, girl!
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
That's TWO bad Fergie videos in 2 weeks
Question Oprah should have asked, "Did you ever give that friend the $38 K?"
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
Does Prince Andrew prove to be a Nine?
Sources report his response to her selling access to him as forgiveness, continued lodgings at The Royal Lodge, and his paying off her debts.
Mari complaisant seems to be the theme this weekend as Mr Big similarly overlooks Carrie's Abu Dhabi indiscretion with Aiden on Sex & The City 2.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Which Enneagram types will join Quit Facebook Day, May 31, 2010?
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Fergie chainsmokes her 7 in latest headlines
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Princess Margaretha can lend an ear to Princess Madeleine
The king's eldest sister had her own problems when she was seriously in love with jazz pianist and writer Robin Douglas-Home, nephew of the future prime minister. They ended up calling it off, and the princess later married and separated from another Briton' John Ambler.
Robin romanced Jacqueline Kennedy as well and married the future Sarah Howard but never have up his penchant for royal women. The late Princess Margaret was his final love.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Another Swedish celebrity gets cheated on by her man and this time it is a royal!
In hopping a plane to New York while the royal court released the official mutual breakup, the princess confirms not being an Ennegram 8.
Is Fergie the Windor's Catherine Howard?
If Catherine of Aragon ie wife #1 was an unbending Enneagram 1, party girl Catherine is a giggly #7. In real life, wife #5 actually did think she could get away with cuckolding her husband...
Saturday, March 6, 2010
The 'secret' Danish princess who may be a 5
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Sheikha Mozah - a Three in Doha?
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Is Albert of Monaco a 5?
As you may know, Enneagram 5s won't let convention push them into a decision. Already a father of both a son and daughter out of wedlock, this Prince has resisted pressure for years.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Camilla as a One
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The 9 Lives of Princess Letizia
Throughout her life's journey, Letizia, the eldest of three girls of divorced union activist/journalist parents from Asturias, prefers to not get in the way of The Story. A journalist graduate with experience in Mexico and Spain, she gained exposure as a presenter on tv news, anchoring newscasts and reporting from the field. She eschewed the cult of the media personality, maintaining a low profile in her personal life. This approach has been reciprocated by those closest to her, including the ex-husband and family. No beans spilled.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Mette Marit - long fight for true love
A single mother by a convicted drug dealer, Mette Marit met and moved in with the crown prince. Only when she was of their relationship, and that she secured the full support of her future in-laws, did Mette Marit consent to marry in 2001. The Eight type doesn't put up with nonsense and will confront, as newscres captured the tonguelashing fearful-flyer Mette Marit gave her husband in disembarking from a plane.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Sarah is Seriously Seven
Not a new stunt for Fergie, a few years ago, she and Princess Beatrice strutted their stuff together.
Monday, February 15, 2010
The Enneagram 5 crown princess and her family of 5 cheer on a Dutch gold medal at the Vancouver Winter Olympics
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Loyalty to Claire
Friday, February 12, 2010
Archduchess Sophie von Hapsburg, Princess von Windisch-Graetz, and Prince Hugo bury their younger son, Alexis
Although she stepped back from the social scene in her move to her husband's Palazzo Taverna and raising three children, Sophie continued to occasionally support charity work in Spain. Issues of Hola with her striking blue eyes always draw attention to her efforts and her healthy family. And in a poignant gesture towards others amidst the anxiety for 18 year old Alexis, Sophie, in a genuine 4 going to Enneagram 2 reaction, supported organ donation.
What an admirable act of kindness from a grieving royal family.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Why give an inch?
Unlike her 3 type sister-in-law Crown Princess Mary, whose efforts are well-publicized, Marie is doing things the 4 way, her way. "Becoming Princess Marie" is done in sync with her individuality.
She is not racing around trying to impress the Danes. She has made it clear her priority of restoring a harmony that is missing at Schakenborg Castle, creating a happy home with her husband and an appropriate stepmother for his 2 eldest sons. Her learning to speak Danish would be done according to her timeline. She has no interest in comparisons with her husband's ex - former princess-and-now Countess Alexandra who like a type 1, immersed herself to speak Danish fluently to become the perfect and photogenic royal.
Criticisms of non-conformity do not phase a Marie who is sure of her focus. Although the downside of this intense self-focus may lead to over-emotional responses to rejection by loved ones, at this point, Marie is comfortable in her marriage with a prince who is doing everything to not louse up maritally again.
Monday, February 8, 2010
This Mary is never contrary...
Sunday, February 7, 2010
fire at Luxembourg's Grand Duchal palace under control
People can count on The Helper royal to not stand by. Her empathy with others and ease of interaction are characteristic of the Heart centre.
In her efforts to make a difference, however, the 2 risks overextending herself and not receiving sufficient recognition for the work involved. Maria Teresa felt unappreciated and belittled by her mother-in-law - and as 2s sometimes do, her pentup feelings were made public. Unlike the 1, when a 2 releases stress, calm, cool, and collected are trumped by the heart-felt passions and pure emotions of hurt. According to reports, Maria Teresa's talk with local editors came with plenty of tears. The only mitigating factor was her husband's loyalty and support. Perhaps that is due to his fighting hard for them to even get engaged.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Soon - St Valentine's Day
HRH the Grand Duchess exhibits signs of Enneagram personality type 2.
Welcome to the Royalty & Enneagram Type blog
It's time! Welcome to Royalty & Enneagram Type, where I shall be posting on a regular basis how various figures of royalty illustrate aspects of specific types of the Enneagram personality system. Here are some of the new princesses I have been following - a preview of my upcoming analyses.
Enjoy Royalty & Enneagram Type!
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