As Princess Adrienne’s christening takes place tomorrow in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace, we are taking a look at the traditions of Swedish royal christenings – all of which have been seen as state occasions for centuries.
Since 1906, Swedish royals have worn the same christening gown. It was first worn by then-Prince Gustaf Adolf (later King Gustaf VI Adolf) and has been…
Nashville, Tennessee, has been enjoying celebrations for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Royal Wedding that took place on 19 May. Hotels in the Country Music Capital, like the Westin, hosted lavish royal related spas in the run-up to the wedding, as well as watch…
The Swedish Royal Court has announced the godparents for Princess Adrienne this morning. Princess Adrienne is the third child of Princess Madeleine and her American-British husband, Chris O’Neill. She will be christened tomorrow at the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace.
Queens of Belgium and Spain attend inaugural session of the XII edition of the "European Development Days"
6th June 2018
Queen Mathilde of Belgium and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the inaugural session of the XII edition of the “European Development Days 2018” on Tuesday in Brussels, Belgium. This forum is the largest in Europe for international cooperation and development. Additionally, its primary theme focuses on gender equality and the empowerment participation of females in sustainable…
The Swedish Royal Family took part in the annual National Day celebrations today in Stockholm and Strömsholm. The royals making appearances today were King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle, Prince Oscar, Prince Carl…
Following years of tradition, the Swedish Royal Court has released an image of Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar for National Day this morning. As usual, young Estelle is dressed in the yellow, blue and white national dress of Sweden; she will appear alongside her parents…
Japan’s Princess Aiko is due to attend summer school at Eton College from late July to early August, according to the Japan Times citing sources close to the matter.
The 16-year-old Princess is following in the footsteps of several family members who also travelled to the United Kingdom to study. Japanese national broadcaster NHK stated that Her Imperial Highness would study English and…
Yesterday, Prince Daniel of Sweden visited Bäckahagens school in Bandhagen, Sweden, for the purpose of getting children up and moving with his and Crown Princess Victoria’s Gen Pep organisation.
The Prince chose to visit this school as it is part of the pilot…
Ahead of the June christening of their baby sister, Princess Adrienne, we are taking a look back at the christenings of Princess Leonore and Prince Nicolas of Sweden into the Lutheran faith.
Princess Leonore Lilian Maria, Duchess ofGotland, was born in New…
The schedule for the Swedish Royal Family on National Day (6 June) has been announced by the Royal Court of Sweden. The Royal Family will celebrate in both Stockholm and Strömsholm.
To begin the morning, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will open the Royal Palace in Stockholm at 10 am at the Western Gate from the Outer Courtyard. Entry into the Royal Palace on National Day is free. More…
