Denmark

Future monarchs unite for group photo as one comes of age

As Prince Christian came of age, he was joined by other young future monarchs to celebrate his 18th birthday. The young heirs joined for a photo in the Fløylsgemakket of Christiansborg Palace, much like they did a year ago for Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday in Norway. The photograph features 11-year-old Princess Estelle of Sweden (second in line to the Swedish throne)…
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King Charles III

King Charles condemns ''barbaric acts of terrorism in Israel''

King Charles III has spoken to President Herzog of Israel and King Abdullah of Jordan regarding the Hamas-Israel conflict and expressed his thoughts and prayers for those who died. Buckingham Palace said His Majesty “is appalled by and condemns the barbaric acts of terrorism in Israel.” In the early morning of 7 October, Palestinian terrorists from the group Hamas infiltrated…
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Features

The rarely talked about regent of Belgium

Amidst the final years and recovery from World War II, Belgium had a regent who is rarely talked about. From 20 September 1944 – 20 July 1950, Prince Charles, Count of Flanders, served as regent of Belgium while the Belgian government was investigating his older brother, King Leopold III, for cooperating with the Nazis. Charles was born on 10 October 1903 as the second son of King Albert…
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Royal wedding set for 2024

Hearts may have broken across the royal watcher world as the Sultan of Brunei announced that his son, Prince Abdul Mateen (one of the world’s most eligible bachelors), was set to wed. Prince Mateen, 32, will marry Anisha Rosnah Adam in January 2024. The royal…
Denmark

The royal guest list for Prince Christian's 18th birthday celebrations

Prince Christian of Denmark will turn 18 on 15 October, with celebrations in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. All of the Danish Royal Family will be in attendance to mark the heir to the throne’s big day. Margrethe’s sister, Princess Benedikte of of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece will also attend. It’s thought some of their children will also…
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