H.S.H. Prince Frei Opens the “13festivalen” performance festival in Gothenburg – Sweden

H.S.H. Prince Frei of Lorenzburg officiates at a Royal Grand Opening of the “13festivalen” (Epiphany) performance festival In Gothenburg – Sweden. Court functionaries on duty for the day: Aide-De-Camp General Paulina Palm, Trumpeter Jesper at Lundaahl, Lady-in-Waiting Wilhelmina von Bäcklund af Liljegren. Here is a transcription of H.S.H. Prince Frei’s speech in its entirety: The … Continue reading H.S.H. Prince Frei Opens the “13festivalen” performance festival in Gothenburg – Sweden

Prince Frei and Aide-de-Camp Linda Elmgren-Warberg to open performance festival

This morning H.S.H. Prince Frei met with his new Aide-de-Camp  to plan the inauguration ceremony of an arts festival in Gothenburg – Sweden i January. The Prince and the Aide have a cordial working relationship, with plenty of jokes in-between the various engagements. Read more about 13festivalen   Royal Grand Opening of 13Festivalen! Grand openings, … Continue reading Prince Frei and Aide-de-Camp Linda Elmgren-Warberg to open performance festival

Micronational heraldry on a searingly hot day!

Sweden is plagued by wild fires this summer, and my micronation Lorenzburg is unbearably hot, so I compose a coat of arms Inspired by the weather. Today’s challenge is to make heraldry that radiates waves of heat and that uses only two tinctures: the obvious choice is red and gold. Being the reigning prince of … Continue reading Micronational heraldry on a searingly hot day!

Instead of knitting – composing coats of arms!

Some people take out their knitting whenever they have a moment to themselves. Others embroider every time they watch the news. My “handicraft” is composing heraldic arms when I “watch” a movie or the news. I am very lucky to have a partner who supports my follies. But then again, it costs next to nothing … Continue reading Instead of knitting – composing coats of arms!

Heraldry as spring comes… A cray-cray explosion of ermine and tulips

It’s finally above 10° here in Sweden! Crocus and tulips are brightening the days and the sun offers the cheek a little warmth. Of course, me being me, I can’t help but celebrating the joy of springtime with a little heraldic fun. Today’s piece sports Ermine an “escarboucle” (or escarbounce) Or with each spoke ending … Continue reading Heraldry as spring comes… A cray-cray explosion of ermine and tulips

Game of heraldry: Playing with triune symmetry!

I guess everyone needs a hobby? Some people take out their knitting whenever they have a moment to themselves. Others embroider every time they watch the news. My “handicraft” is composing heraldic arms when I “watch” a movie or the news. I am very lucky to have a partner who supports my follies. But then … Continue reading Game of heraldry: Playing with triune symmetry!

Playing the game of Heraldry: Gemmed Vairy en Pointe

What to do on a rainy day when one’s teaching was cancelled? Yes, you guessed it: Play another game of heraldry of course! Today I have fun with the tincture known as “vair”, which is a stylized representation of squirrel fur.             Here is the most common depiction of the “vair” … Continue reading Playing the game of Heraldry: Gemmed Vairy en Pointe