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 then-Duke and Duchess of Brabant. As it
happens for many firstborns, she shaped the education path for the
rest of her…
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…
King Harald puts a spotlight on brand new defence tools
21st November 2023
King Harald of Norway has paid a visit to
Nye Evenes Air Base, where, among other things, he got to see
first-hand the country’s newest defensive and surveillance
weapons. On Sunday, 18th November, His Majesty arrived at the
air station in the north of the country…
Queen Sofia presides over Alzheimer's conference in Asturias
10th November 2023
Queen Sofía of Spain was back in Asturias
to preside over the official inauguration of a conference on
Alzheimer’s and the integration of sufferers in daily life. On 9th
November, Her Majesty arrived in the town of Gijón and, in front of
the Convention Centre, she was welcomed by local authorities,
including the President of the Principality of Asturias and the
mayor of the city…
King Charles III has met with some of the
remaining children of the Kindertransport to commemorate the 85th
anniversary of Kristallnacht. On 9th November, His Majesty
arrived at London’s Central Synagogue, where he was welcomed by the
institution’s…
It is not uncommon for monarchies to hold
priceless pieces of jewellery that enjoy special status: they don’t
belong to any specific person, nor can they be sold or separated.
This is also the case for Spain, when Queen Victoria Eugenia,
better known as Ena…
Spanish State Visit to Denmark draws unexpected attention but royals keep focus on co-operation
8th November 2023
The most intense day of any State Visit
is always the second one, because all the formalities are left
behind on day one, and the real cooperation work begins. However,
the Spanish State Visit to Denmark saw a further focus as day two
went on and for unseen reasons. Day two of the Spanish State Visit
to Denmark had begun bright and early for King Felipe and Crown
Prince Frederik, who arrived…
Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen was
the setting for a glittering State Banquet that closed the first
day of King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s State Visit to Denmark.
Shortly before 8pm on Monday, 6th November, more than 200 guests,
from both Denmark and Spain…
Crown Prince Haakon leads Norway in remembering those lost in combat
7th November 2023
In his current position as Regent, Crown
Prince Haakon has led Norway in the commemorations for Armed Forces
Remembrance Day, for those who lost their lives while serving the
country. On Sunday, 5th November, the Crown Prince Regent travelled
to Akershus Fortress in…
After much anticipation, King Felipe and
Queen Letizia have arrived in Copenhagen to begin their three-day
State Visit to Denmark. Upon their arrival in the Danish
capital, the King and Queen of Spain were welcomed by Queen
Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary and Princess
Benedikte, all of whom were waiting on the tarmac when the State
plane touched down. After…
