Denmark

Prince Christian's confirmation set for May

Prince Christian of Denmark’s confirmation has been scheduled for May; it had originally been due to take place last year, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced its postponement. The future monarch’s confirmation will take place on 15 May at Fredensborg Palace Church. It will begin at 15.00 and be officiated by Chaplain-in-Ordinary, bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen. The Royal House…
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Sweden

Swedish royals attend Prince Julian's Te Deum

Members of the Swedish Royal Family attended a Te Deum at the Royal Chapel in Stockholm Palace on Sunday at noon to mark the birth of Prince Julian. Due to the pandemic, those in attendance were limited to King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Prince Carl Philip, proud big…
Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf reveals new grandson's name

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden revealed his grandson’s name and dukedom in a cabinet meeting this morning at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The third son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia has been named Julian Herbert Folke. His full title is Prince Julian Herbert Folke of Sweden, Duke of Halland. The middle name Folke is one of the King’s middle names and was the name of…
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Bhutan

King of Bhutan visits vaccination clinic

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan visited a vaccination clinic in Mongar on Friday, 26 March. He is currently on a tour of Bhutan’s eastern section alongside Queen Jetsun Pema, Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel and Prince Ugyen Wangchuck. This marks the first…
Norway

King Harald releases Easter message

While remaining on sick leave, King Harald of Norway released an Easter message to the Norwegian people on Friday. Norway is in its third wave of the pandemic, and the King began his message by saying: “There are probably no more words that help right now. What we need is to see the end of the situation we have been in for over a year. Many are tired and upset. We all miss…
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Sweden

Swedish Royal Family "very happy" about new prince

The Swedish Royal Family is “very happy” with the news of their new family member. The third son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia was born yesterday morning at 11.19 am at Danderyd Hospital weighing 3220 grams and 49 centimetres. The Information…
Sweden

Why Sweden's newest royal was born without an HRH

The newest member of the Swedish Royal Family was born today at Danderyd Hospital to Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia. The little prince is the first grandchild of King Carl XVI Gustaf to be born without the style of Royal Highness. While both of his brothers, Princes Alexander and Gabriel, were born with the styles of Royal Highness, he was not. The reason for that is simple. In October…
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