The royal visits to each of Sweden’s counties is set to resume after it had to be put on hold last year due to the global health emergency.
The visits were the initiative of King Carl XVI Gustaf, who wanted to show the Royal Family’s support for each county in the aftermath of the pandemic. The short tours began in the autumn of 2020, but a resurgence in COVID infections led to it…
Government officials deny King of Eswatini fled kingdom
1st July 2021
Officials in Eswatini have denied that King Mswati III, who has been on the throne for 35 years, fled the African kingdom following pro-democracy protests.
The Acting Prime Minister, Themba Masuku, released a statement Tuesday saying the King was still in Eswatini…
Albert and Charlene, 10 years: The Eagles concert
30th June 2021
When Prince Albert of Monaco married South African Charlene Wittstock in 2011, rock legends, The Eagles, performed at their star-studded celebrations at Louis II Stadiumon 30 June.
The royal wedding festivities kicked off on the eve of the wedding with the concert…
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has sent a condolence message to US President Joe Biden after a bundling collapse in Miami, Florida, killed 12. The beachfront condo building collapsed in the early morning of 24 June.
The King of Sweden said in his telegram to Washington: “The Queen and I wish to express our sincere condolences on the tragic loss of life following the building collapse in…
Prince Charles of Luxembourgh, second in line to the Luxembourgish throne, got a playground named in his honour for the country’s national holiday on Wednesday.
The one-year-old tot was taken to Esch-sur-Alzette – the second largest city in Luxembourg –…
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has said his is concerned about the Tokyo Olympics due to begin at the end of next month.
The Emperor of Japan, 61, is “extremely worried” that the Olympics and Paralympics will result in the further spread of the COVID-19…
Tessy Antony de Nassau reveals baby gender at baby shower
24th June 2021
Tessy Antony de Nassau and her fiancĂ©, Frank Floessel, have revealed their baby’s gender at their Swiss baby shower that took place on Wednesday at the Seehaus, Herrliberg in ZĂĽrich.
The couple are having a baby boy due this summer. They revealed the baby’s gender via a piñata, made by Las Hermanas Piñata, that dropped blue decorations. Both mother and father are thrilled, but…
Queen Rania of Jordan meets local farmers and food producers
23rd June 2021
Jordan’s Queen Rania al Abdullah met with local farmers and food producers on Monday in Jabal Al-Weibdeh’s Dibeen Farmers Market to see how they have benefited from the Dibeen online market.
Vendors are able to sell their products at Dibeen Farmers’…
Queen SofĂa of Spain took part in a video conference on Monday to mark World ALS (MND in the UK and ELA in Spain) Day.
The Queen spoke to the general director of the Carlos III Health Institute, Raquel Yotti; the scientific director of CIBERNED, Adolfo López de…
Royal Wedding Dresses: Crown Princess Victoria
19th June 2021
When Crown Princess Victoria married Daniel Westling on 19 June 2010, she walked down the aisle in a simple but bespoke gown by Swedish designer Pär Engsheden.
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The iconic pearl white wedding gown was made of duchess satin with detachable a five-metre train that was made to match the shape of the veil. The round-necked dress was short-sleeved and slightly off the…