Bhutan

King of Bhutan attends parade for recruits of army

The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar, attended the Attestation Parade of the 77th group of recruits to the Royal Bhutan Army at the Military Training Centre on Thursday. He was accompanied by his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema, and their eldest child, Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel, in Tencholing. Also in attendance was the Prime Minister of Bhutan and the Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army.
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Sweden

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia thank fans for well wishes for Prince Julian's christening

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden have thanked fans for their well-wishes on their youngest son, Prince Julian’s christening on Saturday. In an Instagram post, the couple said: “Yesterday, our beloved Julian was baptized. Thank you for all the best wishes!” They also shared a new behind the scenes photo from the christening at Drottningholm Palace. …
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Belgium

Belgian royal yacht for sale

A royal yacht belonging to Belgium’s former monarch, King Albert II and his wife, Queen Paola, is on the market. The couple has put the boat on sale for two million euros, according to Belgian media. The Alpa IV has belonged to Albert and Paola for over 12 years. It has four bedrooms and has room for 12 guests. The couple bought the yacht in 2009 for over 4.6 million euros and used it on…
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Sweden

Prince Julian christened at Drottningholm Palace

Sweden’s Prince Julian has been christened in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace this afternoon. Bishop Johan Dalman and the Royal Court’s pastor, Michael Bjerkhagen, conducted the service. Attendees began arriving for the noon service at 11 am, and…
European RoyalsFeatures

When royal children "let loose" at christenings

While some royal christenings appear to be very formal, others are more relaxed, as in the case of the Danish, Dutch and Swedish royal families. Of course, we see these royal children more relaxed in christening settings because the baptisms are aired live on television, whereas the British, Luxembourgish and other royal families are not. In Britain, the press and the public can see those…
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