European RoyalsNorway

King Harald and Queen Sonja's love story to be made into TV series

The enduring love story of King Harald and Queen Sonja is the subject of a new Norwegian television series. Viaplay and Paradox, two Norwegian production companies, announced the news last week, revealing that the as yet untitled series will follow their first meetings, the secret nine-year relationship they were forced to maintain due to Sonja’s commoner status and the run up to their 1968…
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King Charles III

Three new Beefeaters for King Charles III

The three newest Beefeaters at the Tower of London will wear the cypher of King Charles III, making them the first to do so since his reign began in September 2022. Emily Lewis-Garwood, Garry McCormick, and Wayne Glenn have been appointed as Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London and will become the first three to wear the stylised cypher—CRIII under a crown—as the previous ERII…
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Jordan

Official guest list revealed for Jordanian royal wedding

The Royal Hashemite Court revealed the official guest list for Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa’s wedding on Thursday, and it included royalty from around the world as well as important Middle Eastern politicians and foreign officials. The wider Jordanian Royal Family attended, as did members of Queen Rania’s family, and members of the bride’s Al Saif family. Royal Hashemite…
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Monaco

The monarch's role in Monaco

Prince Albert II has been the Sovereign Prince of Monaco since his accession in 2005. Unlike some of the other monarchs in Europe, Prince Albert could exercise greater powers over the day-to-day politics of the principality. The Constitution of Monaco vests executive, legislative and judicial power in its Sovereign Prince, though it is shared with others. In the Executive Branch of Monaco…
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