Features

The beloved bride who became Monaco's first princess

Ippolita Trivulzio holds the distinction of being the first woman to hold the title of Princess of Monaco. Ippolita Trivulzio was born in 1600 in Palazzo Trivulzio,Duchy of Milan (what is today Italy), as the only daughter and younger child of Carlo Emanuele Teodoro Trivulzio, Count of Melzo and CaterinaGonzaga. She had one older brother, Italian Cardinal Gian Giacomo Teodoro…
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The Netherlands

Who is Princess Catharina-Amalia, the Princess of Orange?

As the heir to the Dutch throne celebrates her 18th birthday, we are taking a look at her life so far. Born on 7 December 2003 in The Hague’s the HMC Bronovo, Catharina-Amalia Beatrix Carmen Victoria is the first child of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands (who were Prince and Princess at the time of Amalia’s birth). To celebrate her birth announcement, 101…
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Sweden

Princess Madeleine to return to Sweden for Christmas

Princess Madeleine and her family will return to Sweden for Christmas this year. The Princess, her husband Chris O’Neill and their three children, will be in Sweden for the second time this year for the festive season after visiting the country over the summer for…
The Netherlands

Princess Beatrix diagnosed with COVID

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, 83, is positive for COVID-19. She is said to have mild cold symptoms. The Royal House of the Netherlands announced via the Government Information Service (RVD) the news today saying that the former monarch is resting and isolating at home and following the rules of those diagnosed with COVID-19. Those who have been in close contact with Her Royal…
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Japan

Princess Aiko reveals thoughts on reaching adulthood

Japan’s Princess Aiko has shared her thoughts on reaching adulthood in a statement released by the Imperial Household Agency. Aiko, Princess Toshi turned 20-years-old on 1 December and remarked about her plans for the future as she is now a working member of the…
Features

The Royal Central holiday gift guide

Cyber Monday is here, and if you are wondering what to give that royal loving family member or friend in your life, we have compiled a list of suggestions to help out. Our editorial staff has chosen some of their favourite royal-themed gifts and listed them below! Brittani Barger, Deputy Editor With the Japanese Imperial Family getting a lot of attention since the marriage of former Princess…
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