Princess Astrid Maud Ingeborg of Norway
was born on 12 February 1932 to then-Crown Prince Olav and Crown
Princess Märtha as the pair’s second child. During World War II,
she spent time with her mother, older sister (Princess Ragnhild)
and younger brother (reigning King Harald) in the United States,
while her father and grandfather, King Haakon VII, were in exile in
London. The family…
The Japanese princess who was
hospitalised with COVID-19 has developed pneumonia. Her Imperial
Highness has since been admitted to the University of Tokyo
Hospital with what is said to be a moderate form of pneumonia. She
was transferred to the hospital on the afternoon…
Japan’s Princess Yoko has been
hospitalised with COVID-19. The Imperial Household Agency confirmed
the Princess’s diagnosis and hospitalisation on 8 February. The
38-year-old royal is the first member of the Imperial Family to
contract COVID-19. The…
Duchess of Cambridge set to read CBeebies Bedtime Story for Children’s Mental Health Week
7th February 2022
The Duchess of Cambridge will read
CBeebies Bedtime Story for Children’s Mental Health Week on the
BBC. The Duchess will read The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by
Jill Tomlinson for the mental health week that lasts from 7
February through 13 February. She chose this story as it aligns
with the theme this year of “Growing Together.” The Owl Who Was
Afraid of the Dark…
King Constantine of Greece has a long
list of connections to the Olympic Games. Aside from being an
Olympic athlete and an International Olympic Committee member
himself, Constantine’s family is full of other Olympic competitors.
His Majesty is currently an Honorary…
Moroccan King announces death of five-year-old boy trapped in a well
7th February 2022
The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, has
announced the death of the five-year-old boy who was trapped in a
well in the kingdom. The young boy, Rayan, had been trapped in a
deep well for four days, and his body was recovered on 5 February.
The Royal Cabinet said on 5…
The King of Cambodia has shared his
thoughts on the 2022 Winter Olympics. King Norodom Sihamoni said
that the motto for this year’s Olympic Games, “Together for a
Shared Future,” reflects the common aspirations in society to
overcome challenges together. His Majesty made the remarks ahead of
attending the Opening Ceremony for the Olympic Games on 4 February.
In a…
The White House has paid tribute to The
Queen as she marks her Platinum Jubilee. On Twitter, the White
House said on behalf of President Joe Biden, “Today we honor Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the historic occasion of her Platinum
Jubilee. Throughout the past…
Royals from all over Europe have sent
congratulatory messages to The Queen today to wish her well as she
marks her Platinum Jubilee. From Norway to Sweden to Romania,
Europe’s royals have paid tribute to Her Majesty. Luxembourg: Tessy
Antony de Nassau, formerly…
When one thinks about the Olympics, love
stories are not the first thing that comes to mind. Rather, the
international event springs to mind fierce competitions, medals,
country pride, and history. There are quite a few royals who have
met their future spouses at the Olympic Games. In part one of a
four-part series, we take a look at one of the royal couples who
met at the Olympic Games and fell…
