Over 200 guests arrived at the Royal Palace of Stockholm to attend a very special celebration on 11 November.
Prince Daniel of Sweden hosted a private party to celebrate his 50th birthday – 57 days after his actual birthday. The Prince was forced to postpone his birthday bash due to King Carl XVI Gustaf’s lavish Golden Jubilee celebrations in September.
The Prince turned 50 on…
This year marks thirty years since King Baudouin of Belgium unexpectedly died while on holiday in Spain. He was one of the most popular kings Belgium ever had. Even now, three decades on, his memory is treasured. His nephew, King Philippe, paid an emotional tribute to him as…
Crown Princess Victoria is often referred to as the ‘Godmother of Europe.’ She received this rather unusual nickname because she has 18 (yes, eighteen) godchildren.
Crown Princess Victoria is one of Europe’s most popular royals. Every single year she is…
In the series “Before they were royal,” we are taking a look at their young lives, education, and professional lives before gaining their royal title. This edition focuses on Queen Mathilde of the Belgians or Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz, as she was known before her marriage.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium was born as Lady Mathilde Marie Christine Ghislaine d’Udekem d’Acoz on…
December is one of the busiest months for the Swedish Royal Family. Nevertheless, they always make room in their agenda to celebrate Christmas together as a family.
The Swedish Royal Family has a packed schedule during the month of December: the Nobel Prize Celebrations…
It has been a while since Crown Princess Victoria was still in school. It is, however, fascinating to take a look back at her education as it also prepared her for her future role of becoming the Queen of Sweden.
When she was five-years-old, she started attending…
In less than a week’s time, Prince Julian of Sweden will be baptised and become a member of the Swedish Lutheran church. This will be the first official gathering of all the members of the Swedish Royal Family in more than a year. Here’s everything you need to know about the christening of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia’s eighth grandchild.
The ceremony
On Saturday…
Chris O'Neill: how Princess Madeleine's husband created his own role among Sweden's royals
27th June 2021
On his birthday, Royal Central is taking a look at Christopher O’Neill – the American-British husband of Princess Madeleine of Sweden.
Early life
On 27 June 1974, Christopher Paul O’Neill was born in London as the son of Paul O’Neill and Eva…
When the news broke that Prince Carl Philip of Sweden was dating former reality show participant and model Sofia Hellqvist, a flood of criticism followed. Many doubted that this most unlikely romance would be sealed by marriage. Today, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia…
On 6 June, Sweden celebrates its National Day or “Nationaldagen”. This is, of course, a significant day for the Swedish Royal Family as they step out in full force to join in the celebrations. Just like last year, this year’s National Day celebrations are scaled back due to the ongoing pandemic. But let’s take a look at how National Day is usually celebrated.
On the 6th…
