A new official portrait of Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been released by the Royal House to mark her 80th birthday.
The Royal House said portraits of Margrethe are a narrative of the Queen’s life as head of state: “Portraits are therefore also part of the narrative about the Danish head of state’s life and activities.”
The image was taken this summer and replaces the…
Taking a look back at the christenings of Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar
21st September 2020
Princess Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary, Duchess ofÖstergötland, was born on23 February 2012 to Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden. Her christening into the Lutheran faith took place on22 May 2012 in the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace of…
Anti-monarchy protests have continued in Bangkok as demonstrators demand democracy and less power for King Maha Vajiralongkorn (or Rama X) in the biggest demonstration in the country in years.
Thousands marched against the monarchy today in the Thai capital calling for a…
The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has been awarded the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander by US President Donald Trump in recognition of the role he plays in the Middle East and the world.
The private ceremony took place on Friday at the White House, and the Emir’s son, Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, accepted the award on his father’s behalf.
Duchess of Sussex calls Ruth Bader Ginsburg a "true inspiration"
20th September 2020
The Duchess of Sussex has called late US Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “a true inspiration.”
American-born Meghan issued a statement on Saturday following the death of the 87-year-old judge who died after a battle with cancer on 18 September.
Photos: Prince Charles is baptised into the Roman Catholic Church
19th September 2020
Prince Charles of Luxembourg was christened into the Roman Catholic Church this afternoon at the Abbey of St. Maurice and St. Maurus of Clervaux inClervaux, Luxembourg.
His godparents are his paternal uncle, Prince Louis of Luxembourg and his maternal aunt, Countess…
A look at the godparents of Prince Charles of Luxembourg's royal cousins
19th September 2020
As Prince Charles of Luxembourg is set to be christened today, we are taking a look at the godparents chosen for his paternal cousins: Princes Gabriel, Noah, Liam and Princess Amalia.
Each of the royal children has two godparents – a norm in the Roman Catholic Church. In most cases, a sibling of the parent is one of the godparents, as well.
Prince Gabriel Michael Louis Ronny of…
The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has announced that Prince Charles of Luxembourg will be christened into the Roman Catholic Church this afternoon.
The christening will take place in the afternoon at the Abbey of St. Maurice and St. Maurus of Clervaux inClervaux…
Granny Knows Best: the grandparents of King Philippe of the Belgians
18th September 2020
We are concluding our September series “Granny Knows Best” with a look at the grandparents of King Philippe of the Belgians.
King Leopold III
Leopold was born on 3 November 1901 to the future King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth of Belgium. He fought in World…
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, also known as the Duchess of Brabant as the heir apparent to the throne, has been in military training for the past couple of weeks in Elsenborn.
She joined 169 other first-year students to begin training on 31 August at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels. The first day began at 9 am sharp and was intended as an introduction day. The Duchess of Brabant and her…
