Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit misses start of Christmas celebrations after getting Covid

The Crown Princess of Norway has had to miss the start of her royal family’s Christmas celebrations after being diagnosed with Covid. The Crown Princess is absent from the traditional festive photo shared by Norway’s royals in the run up to the big day. The portrait was taken at Kongsseteren and shared on December 21st as Mette-Marit continued to recuperate from the virus. On December…
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British Royals

Zara Tindall shocked as her husband reveals an unexpected nickname for Prince William

They’ve always seemed to get on well but Mike Tindall is now worried that the Prince of Wales might want a word or three after a revelation in a podcast. Speaking to Seven: Rob Burrow, Mike let slip a nickname he has for the heir to the throne and immediately apologised. As he chatted to rugby league legend, Rob Burrow, Mike revealed that the future king is known as ”One-Pint Willy”…
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Luxembourg

A new royal baby on the way in Luxembourg

The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg are set to become grandparents again. They have just announced that their only daughter, Princess Alexandra, is expecting her first baby. Alexandra and her husband, Nicolas Bagory, will welcome their child in the spring. The couple married in April 2023. In a short statement, the Grand Ducal Court said ‘’The Grand Duke and Duchess have the…
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British Royals

The traditional christening gown worn by generations of the Royal Family

A royal baby born on a December day would go on to introduce a new chapter to an historic royal tradition. For over a century, the Royal Family always dressed babies in a lace christening gown for their baptisms. However, by the start of the 21st century it had become so fragile that it was feared continued use might damage it beyond repair. And so an intricate copy of the famous Victorian outfit…
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