Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan in mourning for her father

Queen Rania of Jordan is in mourning for her father. The Queen’s father, Dr Faisal Sidqi Al Yassin, died on 27 May. No cause of death was given. The Royal Hashemite Court is in seven days of mourning on the orders of King Abdullah. In a press release, the Royal Court said: “The Royal Hashemite Court expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to Their Majesties, Their…
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Sweden

Princess Estelle unveils her first portrait during visit to duchy

Princess Estelle of Sweden has visited her duchy of Östergötland alongside her parents and unveiled her first portrait. The ten-year-old Princess and her parents, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, first travelled to Linköping Castle, where Estelle unveiled her first portrait, which will hang in the “Duchess Estelle’s salon” in the castle. The portrait of Estelle…
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UAE

A look at Abu Dhabi's new Emir

After the death of Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi now has a new Emir on the throne. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan succeeded his brother on the throne on 13 May 2022 and was elected as the third President of the UAE the following day…
The Netherlands

Princess Catharina-Amalia to attend the opening of parliament for the first time

Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands, 18, will attend the opening of the Dutch parliament for the first time this year. Princess Amalia, as she is commonly known, will attend Prinsjesdag (Prince’s Day) for the first time on 20 September. Prinsjesdag will take place at the Koninklijke Schouwburg in The Hague this year – a change in location from the Ridderzaal in…
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Norway

Norway's royals lead celebrations on National Day

Norway’s Royal Family has led the celebrations on National Day in the first normal celebrations since the beginning of the global health crisis. The day began in Asker, where the Crown Prince Family greeted the children from Røyken and Hurum primary schools, who…
Sweden

King Carl Gustaf reveals thoughts on Sweden joining NATO

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf has revealed his thoughts on his country potentially joining NATO – the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. The King was given information that Sweden plans to apply for membership in NATO on 16 May in a Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Royal Palace. Crown Princess Victoria was also in attendance. Photo: Henrik Garlöv/The Royal Court of…
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