Royal News

The new power couple of Luxembourg

With Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie now centre stage in Luxembourg, it’s time to meet the new royal power couple in Europe. What’s Changed? © House of the Grand Duke / Kary Barthelmey On Tuesday, Grand Duke Henri officially designated his son and heir as Lieutenant-Representative, meaning that from now on, Guillaume is the man with the power…
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Grand Duke won't be drawn on actual abdication date

Don’t ask, they’re not telling! Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg knows exactly when he officially plans to abdicate in favour of his son, but he’s not prepared to tell us just yet. And don’t bother asking Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, who, on Tuesday, became…
Luxembourg

What to expect in Luxembourg as Grand Duke begins transferring his powers

As Grand Duke Henri officially transfers power to his son, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume this afternoon in Luxembourg, let’s refresh on what this means, what to expect today, and what this means for the future of the Grand Ducal Family. The Grand Duke Announces His Plans Back in June, on his official birthday, Grand Duke Henri announced his intention to make his eldest son and heir…
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Norway

The princess who just showed being royal is a job for life

Despite the controversies swirling around the Norwegian Royal Family these days, Princess Astrid is showing how the commitment to duty is lifelong with a new message to one of her patronages she’s held since 1954. Over the weekend, the Norwegian Women’s Sanitary…
Royal News

Prince William and David Beckham join forces for the London Air Ambulance

Wills and Beck, the new dynamic duo, were on hand to celebrate the results of the London Air Ambulance charity’s three-year appeal to replace two of its helicopters. The Prince of Wales, who served as patron of the London Air Ambulance charity’s appeal—Up Against Time—was joined by the football legend as they toured the facilities at RAF Northolt to view the two new H135 helicopters…
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Denmark

Queen Mary begins an official visit to Brazil

Queen Mary is headed to South America as she begins a four-day visit to Brazil to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The Danish Royal Court has shared the details of the royal’s visit to Brazil, outlining that it will focus on biodiversity, health and…
The Yorks

Princess Beatrice heads to New York to speak at Anti Slavery Collective

Add Princess Beatrice to the list of royals in New York this past week! The royal was in town with her mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, to attend the launch of the Youth Impact Council, and on behalf of The Anti-Slavery Collective, which was co-founded by her younger sister, Princess Eugenie. These events took place around NYC Climate Week. Princess Beatrice and the Duchess of York attended…
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