Norway

Norway's future queen turns 18

It is an important day for the Norwegian Royal Family as the elder child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, celebrates her 18th birthday. The Princess, who is now of age to serve as Regent if required, will one day be Norway’s second female monarch after Queen Margaret who reigned in the 1300 and 1400s. Ingrid Alexandra was born in the…
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Norway

New pictures released of Princess Ingrid Alexandra as she gets her own office in the Royal Palace

New pictures of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway have been released ahead of her 18th birthday on Friday, 21 January. The Princess is pictured in her new office inside the Royal Palace in Oslo. The Royal Court announced that Ingrid Alexandra now has an office space in the Royal Palace and will “carry out an increasing number of official tasks for the Royal…
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The Netherlands

A Queen's advice on Blue Monday

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has shared some advice on what has been dubbed “Blue Monday.” The Queen posted two photographs on Instagram, sharing how she takes care of her mental and physical health while also encouraging others to get outside and take a…
Sweden

Prince Carl Philip attends re-establishment of Västernorrland Regiment

Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip has attended the re-establishment of the Västernorrland Regiment I 21 on behalf of his father, King Carl XVI Gustaf. The Prince attended the re-establishment ceremony on 16 January alongside the Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief. Due to the current global health situation, the ceremony was held outside. Prince Carl Philip addressed the soldiers…
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Belgium

Princess's time as twinkle toes comes to an end

Princess Delphine of Belgium’s time on Dancing with the Stars has come to an end. The Princess was voted off the show on Saturday evening, finishing in sixth place on the Flemish dancing show. Belgian journalist Wim Dehandschutter first reported the news and…
DenmarkEuropean Royals

Dear Aunt Daisy - Margrethe II's relationship with European royalty

Queen Margrethe has a close relationship with many European royals, whether that be through blood or by choice. As such, many call her “Aunt Daisy” due to their close relationship. Of course, Margrethe has nieces and nephews who are royals who naturally call her “Aunt Daisy” as she is their biological aunt. These are the children of Princess Bendikte (Gustav, 7th Prince…
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