Spain

How Spain's heir, Princess Leonor, will make history as she begins military training

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5th August 2023
The Princess of Asturias is set to begin her military education in mid-August. Princess Leonor will enter the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on 17 August to start her training in the Spanish Armed Forces. Leonor joins the academy just weeks after graduating from the United World College of the Atlantic in Wales. While most who attend the General Military Academy are enrolled for two…
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Norway

An ultra modern tiara for a very modern queen

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4th August 2023
One of Queen Sonja’s most modern and unique tiaras was a gift from her husband on her 60th birthday. In 1997, Queen Sonja was presented with the Modern Gold Tiara, crafted by Millie Behrens. The tiara features golden strips of metal set with diamonds in the spacing and…
Spain

The Spanish royal family hosts traditional event as holidays and big changes loom

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4th August 2023
King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Queen Sofía have welcomed political authorities and representatives from across society in Palma de Mallorca to the traditional royal reception that rounds off their public appearances on the island every summer. On the evening of 3rd August, the royals stepped out of their residence in Marivent Palace to greet their more than 500 guests, which included the…
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Luxembourg

The sparkling citrine in Luxembourg's royal collection

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4th August 2023
The stones at the heart of this Luxembourg tiara have long been a mystery to royal watchers: are they topazes or are they citrines? The Grand Ducal Household has never officially declared which gemstones are used in the tiara, so nearly every article about it calls it the…
Denmark

The golden tiara that marked a Ruby Jubilee

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3rd August 2023
Queen Margrethe received a special tiara to mark her Ruby Jubilee in 2012, a golden gift from the people of Greenland. The Naasut Tiara (Naasut is the Greenlandic word for ‘flowers’) is created of golden floral elements with diamonds featured as well. Queen…
Palaces & BuildingsSweden

Taking a look at Drottningholm Palace

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3rd August 2023
The private residence of the Swedish Royal Family, Drottningholm Palace, was built in the 1600s and is listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The Swedish Monarchy says that it is the “most well-preserved royal castle built in the 1600s in Sweden and at the same time is representative of all European architecture for the period.” It has been the family’s private home since 1981 and is…
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Sweden

Causes close to a jubilee King's heart

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2nd August 2023
As King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates his Golden Jubilee, let’s look at some of the causes close to his heart. The Swedish Royal House website lists the environment, nature and conservation, Scouting, technology and cars, art, music, food and sports among the causes the King passionately supports. The King also has 61 patronages listed on his official web page; though these include honorary…
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