Norway

Celebrations begin for Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday

Celebrations have begun in Norway for Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday. The Norwegian government hosted a black-tie celebration dinner at Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo, with over 200 people in attendance. Princess Ingrid Alexandra arrived with King Harald, Queen Sonja, the Crown Prince Family and Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett. They were greeted by Prime Minister…
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Spain

King Felipe attends Navy exercise

As commander-in-chief of Spain’s armed forces, King Felipe is accustomed to attending major military exercises and has recently participated in a major naval exercise in Spanish and international waters. The Spanish monarch arrived at the naval base near the city of…
Norway

Crown Prince Haakon inspects the troops

A royal inspection of the Norwegian Royal Guard is an annual event, and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has inspected the Royal Guard at Huseby Military Camp. King Harald was not present due to mobility issues; this is not the first time the Crown Prince conducted the inspection alone. The Royal Guard is present at all the royal residences in Norway and is part of the permanent defence of…
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Palaces & BuildingsThe Netherlands

Tickets to Noordeinde Palace now on sale

Summer visits to royal palaces are possible again, with a Dutch palace opening its doors.  According to the Dutch Royal Family’s official Twitter, tickets are available to visit Noordeinde Palace on 23 July, 30 July, 6 August, and 13 August. Visitors will be able to book tickets for both the working palace and the stables.  Tickets are available through the official website here, along…
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Sweden

Princess Madeleine breaks with tradition

Princess Madeleine of Sweden has broken with tradition surrounding her only son’s birthday. On the birthday of her children, the Princess shares new images of the birthday royal on her social media accounts. However, on the seventh birthday of her middle child and…
FeaturesThe Netherlands

What tiara will Princess Amalia make her debut in?

With an invitation to Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway’s 18th birthday gala dinner, it’s very likely that we will see the Dutch heir to the throne in her first official tiara. But which one will she choose? She certainly has an excellent collection to pick from! Her mother’s first tiara moment was a few months before her wedding to the then Prince of Orange. She attended…
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