European Royals

The future queen about to make an important debut

The heir to the throne of the Netherlands is to make an important debut at a major event. For the first time, Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands will take part in a State Visit. The Princess of Orange will join her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, as they welcome the King and Queen of Spain to the Netherlands for a two day visit in April. Princess Amalia, 20…
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Luxembourg

The little prince who is marking a big milestone

One of the youngest royals in Europe is celebrating his first birthday. Prince Francois is given a hand to cut his first birthday cake (Maison du Grand-Duc/ Sophie Margue) Luxembourg’s Prince Francois turned one on March 27th 2024 and his proud parents shared some…
Norway

The special meaning in the engagement ring of a princess nicknamed Cinderella

Theirs was an engagement announcement that threatened the monarchy’s stability, but the ring upon Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby’s ring finger symbolised nearly a century of royal love matches, and theirs would, in time, be no different. Crown Prince Haakon and Mette-Marit met in July 1999 at a music festival and began dating afterwards. At the time, the “Cinderella from Kristiansand,”…
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European Royals

The princess who left her home for a throne that didn't yet exist

As Queen Sofía of Spain marks her 85th birthday, we take a look at her life, from the Kingdom of Greece to the Kingdom of Spain. The person who we now know as Queen Sofía of Spain was born on 2 November 1938 in Athens, Greece, as Princess Sophia Margarita Victoria Frederika of Greece and Denmark. Her parents were the then Prince Paul of Greece and Princess Frederica, a daughter of Ernest…
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Sweden

A special honour for ABBA from the King of Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf has given a special honour to the four stars of Sweden’s music scene, ABBA. The pop legends have become members of the Order of Vasa, one of the most prestigious orders of chivalry in Sweden. It’s the first time that new members have been…
Monaco

The first wedding dress of Princess Grace of Monaco

Her gown she wore for her religious marriage is one of the most famous royal outfits ever worn and an icon of the 20th century but Grace Kelly had another wedding dress before that celebrated creation. Grace and Prince Rainier III of Monaco said ‘I do’ in a civil ceremony the day before the church service beamed around the world and for that event, this royal bride wore pink. The two piece…
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