Spain

Family visits for King Juan Carlos as he marks two years since leaving Spain

King Juan Carlos of Spain has been spending the past days with members of his family as he marks two years since his decision to leave the country he once ruled. He is spending the actual anniversary of his self imposed exile, August 3rd, with Infanta Cristina, his youngest daughter, who arrived in the United Arab Emirates in recent days. Several of his grandchildren are also with him. His…
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Sweden

The special bond between Princess Sofia and Princess Estelle

The bond between Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and his nieces and nephews is known to be strong, but his wife, Princess Sofia, has grown to have a special bond with young Princess Estelle, who also happens to be Carl Philip’s goddaughter. Sofia has been in Estelle’s life since the day she was born, and she even attended the future queen’s christening in 2012 as Carl…
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Denmark

Danish royals share touching home videos

The Danish Royal Family has been enjoying a summer holiday in Southern Jutland and sharing memories on social media, including home videos from the late Queen Ingrid’s collection. The wider family are currently staying at Graasten Palace, a Southern Jutland retreat for…
Belgium

Prince Gabriel to follow in older sister's footsteps

Prince Gabriel of Belgium is set to follow in his older sister’s footsteps. The Prince will attend the Royal Military Academy (ERM) in Brussels beginning on 22 August. Prince Gabriel has passed all admissions tests, including the medical, psycho technical and sports tests, as well as math, Dutch and French exams. At ERM, His Royal Highness will follow training in social and…
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Monaco

Princess Charlene forgoes  privilège du blanc 

On a recent visit to meet the Pope, Princess Charlene of Monaco forwent her privilège du blanc and opted for a black outfit like non-Catholics who meet His Holiness. The Prince and Princess of Monaco were in the Vatican for a private audience with Pope Francis on 20 July, but the Princess appeared in all black when she is one of the few women in the world allowed to wear white to meet the…
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