Sweden was a monarchy long before its current ruling house arrived on the throne. However, it was the last dynasty to accede to the throne that made it famous.
Its founder was born in France, and the Kingdom of Sweden was his reward for a well-conducted campaign during the Napoleonic wars.
Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte was born in Pau, southern France, on the 26th of January 1763, the…
The next Queen Elisabeth: preparations for a reign that's already hotly anticipated in her realm
30th July 2023
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has paved the way for a new generation of heirs in Europe to embrace their roles in a continuously changing landscape. And as she completes her first decade as heir to the throne, a poll has shown that a majority expect her rule to happen…
King Charles and Queen Camilla kept up with a royal summer tradition and visited the Sandringham Flower Show.
On 26th July, Their Majesties stepped out of the House on the royal estate and were greeted by the staff and volunteers that organise the event each…
A Prince and two Princesses celebrate Nelson Mandela's life
26th July 2023
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco have taken parts in a series of events to pay homage to Nelson Mandela’s on the 10th anniversary of his death.
The Prince and his wife arrived at Théâtre Princesse Grace, where they attended a screening of the movie “Mandela, long walk to freedom”, alongside his eldest daughter, Princess Zenani Mandela-Dlamani, and the producer of the…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia have undertaken their last engagement in Madrid before their annual summer trip to Palma de Mallorca.
They officially inaugurated the Royal Collection Gallery, a new art facility that will display parts of the royal collection held by…
Spain’s general election has seen the conservatives win most votes but not a majority and now negotiations begin as several parties vie to form a government. What is the role of Spain’s king, Felipe VI, in this situation? Maddalena Mastrostefano investigates for…
King Philippe is about to celebrate his tenth anniversary on the throne of Belgium, with many successes behind him that surprised his past detractors.
Many considered him too quiet and shy to be an effective leader, and when King Albert II announced his decision to abdicate, many were sceptical of Philippe’s abilities to carry the duties of a head of state on his shoulders.
However…
How the Jubilee celebrations in Belgium began: a summer garden party in a regal setting
20th July 2023
King Philippe of the Belgians is about to mark the tenth anniversary of his reign. He took the country’s throne on July 21st 2013 and as Belgium’s national day dawns this year, he will celebrate a decade of rule. Plenty of his fellow citizens want to celebrate…
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has paved the way for a new generation of heirs in Europe to embrace their roles in a continuously changing landscape.
Elisabeth Thérèse Marie Hélène was born at 9:58 pm on 25 October 2001, the first of four children born to the…
Prince William appeared in one of his duchies to focus on two of his father’s favourites: environment and farming.
On Monday, 10 July, the Prince of Wales arrived at the Duchy of Cornwall’s nursery near Lostwithiel to inaugurate the new restaurant within The Orangery.
Talking with staff members, His Royal Highness was heard saying: “It’s turned out amazingly!”…
