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 Broström/The Royal Court of Sweden Born without succession rights and retroactively named the heir to the Swedish throne before her…
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Spain

Princess Leonor attends Pascua Militar for the first time

The Princess of Asturias marked another milestone over the weekend: attending her first Pascua Militar alongside her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia. The traditional military event—which translates to ‘Military Easter’ in English—marks the solemn beginning…
European Royals

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain's State Visit to Denmark: what to expect?

Shortly after celebrating the 18th birthday of their eldest daughter, King Felipe and Queen Letizia are getting ready to mark another moment in history as they undertake a three-day State Visit to Denmark. The Danish Royal House has published the schedule for the trip, which will begin on Monday, 6th November, at Copenaghen Airport, where the King and Queen will land after a short flight…
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Spain

What is the Order of the Golden Fleece?

While the Princess of Asturias may only be 18-years-old, she was admitted to one of the oldest chivalric orders at only ten. She is the newest member of the Order of the Golden Fleece.  The Order of the Golden Fleece was founded in 1430 by the Duke of Burgundy, Philip the Good, to celebrate his marriage. The Catholic order was initially limited to 24 member knights, but by 1516, there could be…
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Features

What Is The Order of Charles III?

Princess Leonor of Spain, heir to her country’s throne, is about to come of age. The future queen turns 18 on October 31st 2023. On that day, Princess Leonor will swear the Spanish Constitution before the Cortes Generales in Madrid. After the swearing-in ceremony…
Spain

Princess Leonor to receive special honour from Madrid to mark milestone birthday

Princess Leonor is on the verge of turning 18, a milestone birthday that marks her entrance into adulthood, and Spain is getting ready to celebrate its next monarch’s big day. Aside from the very important duty of swearing her allegiance to the Spanish Constitution in front of a joint session of the Spanish Parliament, the Princess of Asturias will also receive a very important honor…
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