Old traditions altered by challenging times, royals reaching out as the world continues to change and another unexpected style leader in facemask fashion. It’s been a busy royal week – here it is, in pictures.
Ceremonial in the time of social distancing
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The King of the Netherlands gave his speech from the throne this week, the focal point of…
Prince Constantijn says he feels 'like a pariah' after going into isolation over coronavirus contact
18th September 2020
Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands has gone into quarantine after ‘close contact’ with someone who later tested positive for coronavirus. The brother of King Willem-Alexander said he felt like a ‘pariah’ after discovering he had to self…
Royal Wedding Rewind: King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece
17th September 2020
It was a marriage that sealed a famous love story and turned a princess into a queen. On September 18th 1964, royalty from across Europe gathered in Athens to see the continent’s newest monarch wed a bride who had just turned eighteen. Constantine II of Greece and…
The traditional ceremonies marking the start of the parliamentary year in the Netherlands looked very different in 2020. The coronavirus crisis, which dominated the speech given by King Willem-Alexander to start the new session, meant the traditional celebrations of Prinsjesdag were replaced by a much more low key event. However, despite restrictions, physical distancing and a muted approach to…
Royal Central's Oskar Aanmoen's new book: spotlight on a forgotten king, Karl XV
16th September 2020
Royal Central’s Europe Correspondent, Oskar Aanmoen, has had a busy year. As well as covering the continent’s royal families in a time of unprecedented challenges, he’s also been completing a brand new book. Oskar, who has already published five books, is…
As autumn gets under way, the royal families of Europe are beginning royal engagements again albeit in a very different way from this time last year. With restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic touching every aspect of every day life, royal appearances look very…
The daughter born outside marriage to King Albert II of Belgium has asked a court to make her royal. Delphine Boel, who Albert acknowledged as his illegitimate daughter after a lengthy legal case, says she wants to be the same as his other children, titles included.
The comments came as the final hearing in her court battle with Albert took place. Her lawyer, speaking after the case, revealed…
The heir to the Spanish throne has returned to class in very different circumstances. Princess Leonor arrived for the first day of the new academic year without the support of her mother as coronavirus pandemic restrictions meant Queen Letizia coudn’t see her first…
What next for Europe's royals as a challenging year enters a new phase?
7th September 2020
After a challenging year and a very hard summer for some royals, the ruling houses of Europe are gearing up for a new season.
In this new term report, Moniek Bloks, Brittani Barger and Lydia Starbuck assess what’s waiting in store for some of your favourite royals…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex repay £2.4 million renovation costs for Frogmore Cottage
7th September 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed they have paid back the money spent on renovating their official UK residence, Frogmore Cottage, Windsor. It was agreed they would repay the costs when they decided to step back as senior royals earlier this year.
The couple announced the repayment in a statement in September 7th 2020. Issued by the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, it read…
