Sweden

Royal Wedding Rewind: Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling chose to wed on the 34th anniversary of Victoria’s parents’ marriage at Stockholm Cathedral, and there was a bit of controversy before the wedding regarding the bride coming down the aisle. Swedish tradition states that the bride and groom enter the chapel together, but Crown Princess Victoria wanted to be escorted by her father. Many saw…
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Belgium

King Philippe of the Belgians hosts US President Biden

King Philippe of the Belgians welcomed several visitors to the Royal Palace in Brussels on Tuesday, including US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The King hosted Biden in an audience alongside US Secretary of State Antony Blinkin, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmes. The group discussed the ongoing…
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The Netherlands

Princess Beatrix undergoes operation on ear

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, 83, underwent an operation on her left ear at Leiden University Medical Center on Friday. The former monarch’s operation was to remove a cholesteatoma – an abnormal collection of skin cells – from the ear. The condition is a persistent middle ear infection that can lead to hearing loss. Dr EF Hensen and Dr AGL van der Mey performed the…
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Sweden

Swedish royals mark National Day with sweet Instagram tributes

The Swedish Royal Family has marked National Day with sweet tributes on Instagram. Princess Madeleine, who lives in Florida with her husband and three children, shared a photo on her Instagram account wishing everyone a happy National Day. The photo features her three children, Princess Leonore, Prince Nicolas and Princess Adrienne. Her message, written in Swedish, translates in English to…
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