UAE

Late Emir of Abu Dhabi laid to rest

Abu Dhabi’s late Emir, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has been laid to rest. Following Muslim tradition, his burial took place the same day as his death on 13 May. The Sheikh’s brother and newly reigning Emir of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan performed the funeral prayer for his sibling at Abu Dhabi’s First Mosque. Other members of the…
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Norway

Norwegian National Day to get back to normal

Norway’s National Day is set to get back to normal after two years of restrictions due to the global health crisis. The Norwegian Royal Family will mark the day as they did before health restrictions were put in place. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess…
Bhutan

Bhutanese royals celebrate Central Monk Body's founding

The Bhutanese Royal Family has marked the 400th anniversary of the Central Monk Body’s founding with a prayer ceremony. The royals marked the day, which falls on 11 May, at Punakha Dzong. King Jigme Khesar, Queen Jetsun Pema, Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel and Prince Ugyen Wangchuck were in attendance. They were joined by emeritus King Jigme Singye Wangchuck and other members of the Royal…
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International royals

Zulu King's coronation postponed as court battle begins

The coronation of Zulu King Misuzulu has been postponed as a court battle begins over who should succeed the late King Goodwill Zwelithini. The coronation has been indefinitely postponed after Misuzulu put a halt to the ceremonies after devastating floods left 400 people dead. Prince Mbonisi – the uncle of Misuzulu – has contested his nephew’s right to the throne. The…
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Denmark

GALLERY: Princess Isabella's confirmation

Princess Isabella of Denmark was confirmed into the Church of Denmark on 30 April in a private ceremony with friends and family in attendance. Ahead of the ceremony, new photos of Princess Isabella and her family were released, similar to those released ahead of her…
Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf's birthday celebrations get back to normal

The birthday celebrations of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden have gotten back to normal after two years of restrictions due to the global health crisis. Hundreds gathered in the Outer Courtyard of Stockholm Palace for the traditional birthday celebrations that kicked off with a performance by the Navy Corps Band. The King and his son, Prince Carl Philip, then entered the Outer Courtyard to take…
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