King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden began his week at great heights with a visit to the highest church in the country.
The Swedish King visited the church at Sälen, the highest church in Sweden standing at over 700 metres above sea level.
Archbishop Martin Modéus and Reverend Malou Wirström met King Carl Gustaf when he arrived outside the snowy mountain church before heading inside for…
Although Prince Joachim of Denmark now spends the majority of his time abroad, he is back in Denmark carrying out official duties.
Prince Joachim attended the New Year’s Gala on 1 January, the first of his elder brother’s reign. He has remained in Denmark this…
King Charles has had a quiet holiday season with Queen Camilla and the rest of his family. However, he is already busy at work behind closed doors.
While at Sandringham Estate, King Charles has continued to work. And while the Court Circular announced public…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia host glittering reception as Princess Leonor leaves for sea
10th January 2025
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have kicked off the new year with multiple diplomatic engagements while the new star of their royal family has headed out of the spotlight for almost half a year.
As Princess Leonor, heir to the throne, packed up and shipped out of Madrid to start a new phase in her military training, her father was at the Royal Palace in Madrid to receive the credentials…
Queen Letizia chooses historic jewels that she rarely wears for one of the biggest days in Spain's royal year
10th January 2025
Queen Letizia chose an historic set of jewels for the first big event in Spain’s royal year and an event that was also very personal for her.
Along with King Felipe and Princess Leonor, Queen Letizia attended the Pascua Militar, the solemn event held every January…
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians is back to work after the Christmas break.
This week, Queen Mathilde visited the Mudel Museum to see an “Emile Claus. Prince of Luminism” which focuses on the life and art of artist Emile Claus.
The Queen of the Belgians was able to…
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark are hosting the first New Year’s levees of their reign. And as she welcomed hundreds of guests on a cold, Epiphany morning, Denmark’s consort was the ultimate winter queen.
The King and Queen of Denmark hosted a levee at Amalienborg Palace to meet the Supreme Court Judges, as well as the Guard House Regiments and Royal Life Guards at Christian…
The Duchess of Edinburgh’s engagement ring is a striking and classic gem that was created by a favourite jeweller and with a love message hidden in its stones.
When Prince Edward announced his engagement to Sophie Rhys-Jones on January 6th 1999, the engagement ring was…
Pomp and ceremony of historic event begins new royal year in Spain
6th January 2025
King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor have taken part in the first big event of the Spanish royal calendar for this year.
The Princess of Asturias, heir to the throne, has joined her parents at the Royal Palace in Madrid for the Pascua Militar, the event held…
What are the Danish New Year 'levees' that bring out the royal family in all their finery?
3rd January 2025
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have just hosted the first New Year’s banquet of their reign. As January gets under way, they will be hosting multiple New Year’s levees. But while we’re glad to start the New Year with some sparkle, what are these events and why are they held?
Levee or banquet: there’s a royal explanation
The New Year’s levees are daytime events…
