On the 30th anniversary of his death, many European Royals reunited in Motril, Spain, to celebrate the life and legacy of King Baudouin of the Belgians.
On Monday, 31st July, the Andalusian city welcomed King Philippe of the Belgians, nephew to King Baudouin and eventual successor to his throne. King Philippe was accompanied by his younger daughter, Princess Eleonore.
Casa de S.M. el…
Europe's last 'absolute' monarchy: the sovereign's powers in Liechtenstein
18th November 2022
Liechtenstein is one of the last remaining ‘absolute’ monarchies in the world, a fact that becomes even more evident as it stands in stark contrast with the general tendency of monarchies to move towards a parliamentarian prevalence.
Instead, this tiny…
Exactly a year ago, Liechtenstein received the devastating news that Princess Marie, wife of sovereign Prince Hans Adam, had suffered a stroke and was admitted to a Swiss hospital, where she would pass away three days later.
Now her adoptive country will commemorate the…
Liechtenstein has celebrated its National Day festivities with a return of some of the most awaited events following the two-year hiatus.
The day began with a speech to the Nation by HSH Prince Alois and a speech from the President of the Parliament, Mr Albert Frick.
The Prince Regent began his address by underlining the progress made by the country in recovering from the two years of…
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In this series, Royal Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952.
Princess Georgina of…
Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein praises her country for contributions to Ukraine relief funds
11th March 2022
Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein granted Radio Liechtenstein an interview in which she talked about the country’s response to the Ukrainian crisis.
In her role as President of the Liechtenstein Red Cross, Her Royal Highness spoke to the country’s…
Hereditary Prince Alois presided over his 18th opening of Parliament on the 17th of January 2022.
Alois has been Hereditary Prince since his father’s ascension to the throne in 1989 and is also currently serving as the country’s Regent. His father appointed him to the role in August of 2004 to prepare for a future generational change.
As Prince Regent, he often undertakes the…
Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein addresses people in radio speech
25th December 2021
Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein addressed the nation in a Christmas speech broadcast by the national radio on 23 December.
In his three-minute address, His Serene Highness called upon everyone to get vaccinated, explaining that it is a privilege to have access…
Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein addresses COP26
4th November 2021
COP26 is still underway in Glasgow, Scotland. The city is hosting the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference that has attracted the world’s attention.
Climate change is a battle that many members of Royal families around the world have been fighting for…
The year 2022 will mark Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s Golden Jubilee – her 50th year on the throne – and, like many important occasions, it will be marked in style.
Events to celebrate the occasion will include homages to her father, King Frederik IX, who passed away on the 14th of January 1972, making Margrethe Queen, but also a special Parliament session, a gala evening…
