European Royals

Liechtenstein's Prince Hans-Adam announces death of his youngest son

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6th December 2023
Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein has died. He was 51 years old. The prince was the third and youngest son of Liechtenstein’s sovereign, Prince Hans Adam II, and his late wife, Princess Marie. In a short statement, on December 5th 2023, the Royal Household said that the prince passed away unexpectedly on December 5th 2023. Prince Constantin married Marie Kálnoky de Kőröspatak…
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Luxembourg

Special celebrations for a royal family as Europe's newest prince gets ready for his first Christmas

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5th December 2023
The Luxembourgish royals are more private about how they celebrate the Christmas holidays. But with one brand new prince enjoying his first Christmas in 2023 and another new family member on the way, the family is sure to have lots to celebrate this holiday season. On Christmas Eve each year, Grand Duke Henri’s speech is aired to the public, where he talks about the previous year and…
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Belgium

Inside the last major royal wedding of the 20th century

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4th December 2023
It was the last major royal wedding of the 20th century and it began a new chapter in a royal story that would lead to a throne. On December 4th 1999, the then heir to the Belgian throne, Philippe, married Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz before a host of regal guests. The couple became King and Queen of the Belgians in 2013. On the anniversary of their marriage, Royal Central rewinds to the…
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Norway

Who is Prince Sverre Magnus?

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3rd December 2023
The youngest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit turns 18 today, but who is the man who ranks third in the line of succession to the Norwegian throne? Prince Sverre Magnus was born on 3rd December 2005 at the National Hospital in Oslo to Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. As the grandson of King Harald, the Prince is third in the Norwegian line of…
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