Sweden

Princess Madeleine given new leadership role by Queen Silvia

Princess Madeleine of Sweden has been given a special honour by her mother, Queen Silvia, on the latter’s 78th birthday. In a video released by the Royal Court, Queen Silvia announced that she had offered her youngest child the title of Deputy Honorary Chair of World Childhood Foundation, which Madeleine happily accepted. About the new leadership role, the Royal Court said…
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NorwaySweden

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit visit to Sweden postponed again

The Omicron variant is spreading quickly, affecting royal agendas since the end of November.  Crown Prince Harken and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway have decided to postpone indefinitely their scheduled visit to Sweden. In a press statement released on Wednesday, 22nd December, the Norwegian Royal Household has declared that, in light of the fast multiplication of cases in both…
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European RoyalsMonaco

Princess Charlene breaks silence to wish followers happy holidays

Princess Charlene of Monaco has broken her silence from her retreat to wish all of her supporters and followers a happy holiday season. Taking to Instagram, the Princess posted a picture accompanied by the caption: “Wishing everyone a beautiful and safe festive season all my love”, accompanied by a heart emoji. The image is a drawing freely inspired by last year’s Christmas…
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Spain

King Felipe opens new high speed train line

King Felipe of Spain has been joined by other authorities for the inaugural journey of one of Spain’s biggest infrastructure innovations.  After swearing in the new Minister of Culture, on the morning of Monday, 20th December, King Felipe, Spain’s Prime Minister…
DenmarkEuropean Royals

Crown Princess Mary's Foundation supports girls in Burkina Faso

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has directed a donation of $50,000 to the Gisèle Kambou Centre in Burkina Faso through her eponymous Mary Foundation. In a statement on the Mary Foundation’s website, Crown Princess Mary said: “Girls and young women in Burkina Faso are struggling with having their most basic rights violated. It was heartbreaking to meet girls who, for example, are…
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