Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales shares family portraits to encourage emotional development

The Princess of Wales has shared new portraits drawn by her children as part of a larger conversation about how portraiture can help children frame and develop emotions. Four hand drawn portraits were shared to the Kensington Palace social media accounts from Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—all of whom appear to have drawn their mother—while Catherine’s portrait is of…
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Features

The prince who battled questions about his suitability to be royal to marry a future queen

Theirs was a love borne of friendship. A quiet love that grew louder based on the foundations of a close companionship. And after seven years, the future queen of Sweden and her commoner boyfriend announced their engagement—even though he wasn’t sure she’d say yes! Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, the future queen of Sweden, and her personal trainer boyfriend, Daniel Westling, announced…
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The Edinburghs

Sophie at 60 - the Duchess who did is now a royal superstar

The Duchess of Edinburgh has celebrated her 60th birthday and the Royal Family marked a milestone in the life of one of their MVPs. When Sophie Rhys-Jones married the third son of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1999, they weren’t slated for full-time royal roles. The pair—the Earl and Countess of Wessex as they were styled at the time—wanted to continue in their jobs and…
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Norway

Princess on duty: Norway's future queen stars in military birthday portrait

Princess Ingrid Alexandra turned 21 on Tuesday and the Norwegian Royal Court shared a new portrait of their future queen on duty with the military. The royal has been training with the Engineering Battalion in Troms, where she serves as Private Alexandra in Brigade North. Princess Ingrid Alexandra is the eldest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, born on 21 January…
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