Royal News

Norway's royal rebel Princess Martha Louise is about to share her story on Netflix

Princess Martha Louise of Norway has shifted from being the nation’s beloved princess to a controversial figure, and she looks to be stirring up more controversy in her new Netflix show.Princess Martha Louise and her husband, American shaman Durek Verett, will be starring in Netflix’s Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story. The documentary will be premiering on 16 September and will…
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The Netherlands

Dutch princesses bring all the style to Formula 1 at Circuit Zandvoort

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands got a style lesson as they headed to the Dutch Grand Prix – from their three daughters.The Dutch king and queen were joined by Princess Catharina Amalia, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane, for the Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort. The Formula 1 race was held from 1950 until 1985. After a 35 year break, the Dutch race…
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Features

Queen Sonja of Norway's battle to be accepted as a royal bride

King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway have just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. While the royal couple are now beloved in Norway, Sonja faced a tough journey to become queen. Sonja Haraldsen was born in July 1937 to Karl August Haraldsen and Dagny Ulrichsen. After completing her secondary schooling, she studied French, English, and art history at the University of Oslo.In…
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Features

This is the longest reigning monarch in history and how he managed to stay in power so long surprised me

While Queen Elizabeth II’s reign was an impressive 70 years and 214 days, there is one sovereign monarch in history whose reign is even longer- King Louis XIV, the Sun King.Louis XIV of France reigned for 72 years and 110 years. The epitome of an absolute monarch, you can still see the impact of his reign physically in Paris and across France.The son of King Louis XIII and…
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