The Sussexes

How the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will drastically change their relationship with the media

On Wednesday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released an unprecedented statement. Besides the consequences on their future work, family and living arrangements, the announcement will have a remarkable impact on the way Their Royal Highnesses and their household will interact with the media.Setting aside the personal statement of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, in which they announce big…
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FeaturesSweden

Swedish Royals mourn singer Marie Fredriksson

In what should be a week of celebrations, devastating news has reached the Swedish Royal Family. Marie Fredriksson, one of Sweden’s greatest singers both solo and as part of the group “Roxette” has passed away at the age of 61. Ms. Fredriksson had long been…
FeaturesLuxembourg

Hereditary Grand Duke and Hereditary Grand Duchess talk baby news

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg and his wife, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie have personally commented on the announcement that they are expecting a baby. The couple did so on their first official outing since breaking the news to the world.Yesterday morning, the Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg announced that the Hereditary Grand Duke and Hereditary Grand Duchess are…
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British RoyalsEuropean RoyalsInsight

The rise of royal photography

Recently there has been a remarkable shift in the photographs shared by the royal courts. Increasingly, the official pictures are no longer taken by professional photographers but by members of the royal families themselves. Photographing has become a typical “royal” hobby.In the previous decades, the royal courts instantly contacted professional photographers when there was a need…
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Belgium

King Philippe introduces new phase in government formation

King Philippe of Belgium has announced the start of the second phase of the federal government formation on Tuesday. His Majesty has appointed two “preformateurs”, politicians who will have to find compromises on various political topics with the different political parties.On Monday, His Majesty the King thanked the “informateurs” Didier Reynders and Johan Vandelanotte…
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