European Royals

Seven days of mourning declared for Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein

The government in Vaduz has announced seven days of state mourning for Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein. The Princess died on August 21st 2021 at the age of 81, several days after suffering a stroke. Her husband, Prince Hans-Adam II, and members of her family were with her when she passed away. Following her death, flags at Vaduz Castle, the official royal residence were lowered to half…
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Spain

Poll shows majority of people in Spain want Princess Leonor to undergo military training

There is strong support for the heir to the Spanish throne, Princess Leonor, undertaking military training, according to a new poll. The survey, for leading newspaper ABC, shows two thirds of those asked want the Princess of Asturias to train with the military once she has completed her secondary education. Leonor is set to start studying for the International Baccalaureate at the UWC Atlantic…
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Monaco

Princess Charlene undergoing fresh surgery

Princess Charlene has been undergoing a major operation as she continues to deal with health problems that have left her unable to fly home to Monaco for almost four months. The four hour surgery is taking place under general anaesthetic in South Africa where Charlene…
FeaturesHistoryInsightSweden

A look at Sweden's royal christening gown

All big royal events have symbolism attached to them and when Prince Julian of Sweden is baptised, on August 13, 2021, at the Royal Chapel at Drottningholm Palace, he will find himself wrapped in one of his family’s best-known traditions. The little royal, youngest child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, will be christened wearing the gown that has been used by Bernadotte babies for over…
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FeaturesHistory

The Royal Bridesmaid who became a Queen

As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress, choice of venue and honeymoon destination were pored over even if actual details were hard to come by (sound familiar?) but one thing the…
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