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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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…
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…
The Netherlands

Flashback Friday: Princess Máxima swims the Amsterdam City Swim for ALS

On Sunday, 9 September 2012, the then Princess Máxima of the Netherlands swam the two-kilometre Amsterdam City Swim to raise money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) through the canals of the city. She finished the course in just under an hour. Dressed in a wetsuit and goggles, Máxima swam through theancient, murky canals, which have not been officially designated as safe for…
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Monaco

Princess Charlene is all smiles at the St Devote Rugby

Princess Charlene was all smiles at the St Devote Rugby alongside Prince Albert and their twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques. Charlene walked around the track at the stadium and greeted the many children participating from 14 nations; the Princess was even seen giving fist bumps to some of the pre-teens. The Princess of Monaco clearly enjoyed the day and shared photos from 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 brother, Prince Christian’s Confirmation, in 2021. Franne Voigt ©Franne Voigt ©Franne Voigt © An image of the third…
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