Luxembourg

A debut for one of Europe's newest princes

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27th September 2024
Although he is not even two years old, Prince François of Luxembourg stole the limelight from one of the world’s best known figures, Pope Francis.Prince François accompanied his parents, Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie, and his brother, Prince Charles, when Pope Francis visited the Grand Ducal Palace and met with the Grand Ducal Family.The young prince spent much of the…
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Denmark

The history of dogs gets royal recognition

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27th September 2024
Queen Mary has given the royal seal of approval to the favourite royal pet everywhere: dogs! In her role as Royal Patron of Denmark’s Frie Forskningsfond, Queen Mary presented Christy Anna Hipsley with the award for “Original Idea of the Year”. Hipsley, from the…
Features

The Grand Duchess who forewent a special privilege at a papal meeting

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27th September 2024
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg received Pope Francis when he visited Luxembourg on Thursday. The Grand Duchess made an interesting fashion choice when meeting His Holiness.There are only seven women in the world who have been granted the privilège du blanc, or the privilege of wearing white, when meeting the Pope. The seven women are the Catholic female…
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British Royals

Christmas plans for the Princess of Wales as concert looks set to take place

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26th September 2024
There is already exciting holiday news for the Royal Family with a beloved event on the calendar.The Court Circular for Tuesday, 24 September noted that, ”The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this morning held a Meeting at Windsor Castle.”The Princess of Wales is set to host her fourth Christmas carol concert this…
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Spain

Dalí gives King Felipe the giggles

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26th September 2024
King Felipe of Spain appeared to be enjoying himself while he was in Girona for the 50th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the Dali Museum. The Dalí Museum opened in 1974 and was the artist’s last great project. Dalí himself planned the theatre-museum that…
Belgium

Back to his maternal roots: Belgium's controversial prince wants to be a citizen of another country

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25th September 2024
Prince Laurent of Belgium, younger brother to King Philippe, is going to seek dual Belgian-Italian citizenship.Prince Laurent, long known as the rebel of the Belgian Royal Family, may be leaving permanently. He gave an interview with Sudinfo, a French news outlet, where he explained that although he loves Belgium, his heart is now in Italy.Queen Paola, the former Queen of…
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