Sweden

Jubilee year begins in Sweden with new portrait of the King released

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2nd January 2023
The jubilee year has begun in Sweden for King Carl XVI Gustaf, and the Royal Court released a new portrait of His Majesty as the new year began. The Royal Court released the new photo, taken by Thron Ullberg, showing His Majesty in the Royal Palace of Stockholm’s Rikssalen (Hall of State). He is pictured beside the SIlver Throne used in Queen Kristina’s coronation in 1650. King…
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Jordan

Jordan reveals date for Crown Prince's wedding

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31st December 2022
Jordan’s Royal Hashemite Court has revealed the date for Crown Prince Hussein’s wedding to Rajwa Khalid Alseif. The pair will wed in a Muslim ceremony on 1 June 2023. The location was not revealed. In the announcement, the Royal Hashemite Court said…
Monaco

Prince Albert looks to future celebrations during New Year's Eve speech

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31st December 2022
Prince Albert II of Monaco has looked to the future in his 2022 New Year’s Eve speech in a year that saw the return of Princess Charlene to Monaco and royal duties. He began his speech by offering support to all those “affected by war, oppression, violence, and intolerance in our troubled world.” The Prince added that his and Charlene’s “thoughts are also with…
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Norway

King Harald on 2023: "We need each other"

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31st December 2022
King Harald addressed Norwegians on New Year’s Eve and spoke of working together, democracy and the future. The main point of his speech was that people need one another. The King began his speech by alluding to the war in Ukraine and the general state of the…
Sweden

A calm 2022 leads toward a hectic 2023 for the Swedish Royal Family

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31st December 2022
This year was relatively calm for the Swedish Royal Family; however, they will have a hectic 2023 with a Golden Jubilee to celebrate for King Carl XVI Gustaf. Let’s look back at the Swedish royals’ 2022 before they take on 2023. January This month was full of sickness for the family. The King, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel all tested positive for COVID.
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Luxembourg

Family takes centre stage for Luxembourg's 2022

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31st December 2022
Family was central to the Grand Ducal Family’s 2022, and next year will see the family gain two more members. In January, both the Grand Duke and Hereditary Grand Duke were struck down by COVID. Former Princess Tessy, now Tessy Antony de Nassau, teamed up with…
Jordan

Double royal wedding joy highlights Jordan's 2022

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30th December 2022
The Jordanian Royal Family had two things to celebrate this year with the announcement of the engagements of both Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Iman. Wedding announcements weren’t all that happened this year, so let’s take a look at Jordan’s 2022.
Other

A surprise to end the Platinum Jubilee

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30th December 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our fourth most read article was an article by Brittani Barger on a big surprise that was planned for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II. Originally published on 26th May 2022, the full post can be read below. The Platinum Jubilee is almost upon us, and Buckingham Palace has…
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