Sweden

Princess Estelle celebrates her 12th birthday

Princess Estelle is now a tween! The future queen of Sweden turned 12 on Friday and the Swedish Royal Court shared snaps of the young royal taken by her mother, Crown Princess Victoria, in January and February of this year. A series of three photographs were shared on the Swedish Royal Court website and a short video was posted to their social accounts showing Princess Estelle outside near…
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Royal News

The future queens of Europe

Now that Queen Margrethe’s reign has come to an end, there are no queen regnants in Europe. But the future is female, and here are all of the future queens who are currently in line to their respective thrones! Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden Photo: Linda…
Features

The special Scandinavian Christmas celebration in memory of a saint

The 13th of December is St. Lucia’s Day, traditionally celebrated in the holiday season. While it is a less popular holiday in the United Kingdom and North America, it is still widely celebrated in Scandinavia and Northern Italy. Like many other Scandinavian families, the Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian royal families all observe St. Lucia’s Day in December. St. Lucia’s Day (also…
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European RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Europe's youth who will one day reign

They may be young now, but one day these toddlers and young children will reign on the thrones of their countries. So who are the youngest heirs in Europe? Hereditary Prince Jacques of Monaco: Although born after his sister, Princess Gabriella, who is two minutes older, Hereditary Prince Jacques will one day be the Sovereign Prince of Monaco as Monaco abides by male-preference…
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SwedenThe Netherlands

Princess Estelle takes lead role as King and Queen of Netherlands arrive for State Visit

Princess Estelle took the lead role as King Willem-Alexander, her godfather, and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands arrived in Sweden on a State Visit. The Dutch King and Queen arrived in Sweden at Arlanda Airport and were welcomed by Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. They then greeted King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia at the Royal Stables before taking a carriage ride through the…
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