Royal News

Prince William and Prince George's big football day out

Prince William and Prince George made a high profile appearance at Wembley Stadium for the final the FA Cup.  The father-son duo arrived at London’s famous arena on 25th May for the showpiece event of the football season.  Before the starting whistle, Prince William went on the pitch, among cheers from the crowds, and shook hands with players and managers.  After a nail-biting game…
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European Royals

A royal name with a stunning history and a brand new owner

The Luxembourgish Grand Ducal Family welcomed is newest member on Tuesday, 14th May, and, despite not bearing any royal titles, as far as we know so far, she was given a name with a poignant royal history: Victoire, or Victoria in English.  It was a little used name until the 19th century but the accession of Queen Victoria, in 1837, made it one of the most famous in Europe. And thanks to the…
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Spain

Queen Letizia puts spotlight on children's literature as she continues recovery from accident

Queen Letizia enjoyed her annual appointment with youth literature, at Madrid’s Real Casa de Correos, as she handed out the “El Barco de Vapor” and “Gran Angular” prizes. Her appearance came as she continues to recover from an accident at home which left her with a broken bone. Her Majesty arrived at the venue in the evening of Tuesday, 7th May, and was welcomed by dignitaries…
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Sweden

The prince and princess whose much longed for son made royal history

King Carl XVI Gustaf made history in 2023 when he celebrated his Golden Jubilee. And after 50 years of reign, many Swedish citizens barely remember a life without the current King on the throne.Carl XVI Gustaf is the first Swedish monarch to celebrate a Golden Jubilee. His reign has another peculiarity: Carl Gustaf inherited the throne directly from his grandfather at 27. His father…
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