Sweden

Why Princess Birgitta of Sweden is an HRH and her sisters are not

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6th September 2023
Of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s four older sisters, only one has retained her Royal Highness status throughout her life – Princess Birgitta. And it’s all to do with now scrapped royal rules around weddings that changed everything for three of the ”Haga Princesses”. The reason why Birgitta remained a Royal Highness while Princesses Margaretha, Désirée and Christina lost the styling upon…
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Belgium

Meet Europe's newest royal baby - and she's got a rather impressive title

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4th September 2023
There’s a brand new royal baby and although her parents have only announced her short first name, she has a rather regal sounding title to go with it. The newest royal in Europe is the third child of Prince Amadeo of Belgium and his wife, Elisabetta. The Belgian Royal Family announced the safe arrival of their little girl on official social media on September 4th 2023. The baby, a second…
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European Royals

The godparents of Europe’s heirs

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3rd September 2023
We take a look at the godparents of each of Europe’s heirs. The Prince of Wales [getty src=”852507926″ width=”396″ height=”594″] Prince William was born on 21 June 1982 and christened on 4 August of that year. His godparents were the late King…
European Royals

Who's expected at King Carl Gustaf's Golden Jubilee celebrations?

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2nd September 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee celebrations will take place later this month, but who can we expect to see celebrating alongside the monarch? The King will be joined by his wife, Queen Silvia, and their children and spouses: Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia and Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill. His sisters, Princess Margaretha…
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Sweden

It's here! Sweden's Jubilee month begins with a party like no other planned for King Carl XVI Gustaf

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1st September 2023
The Royal Court of Sweden has revealed the schedule for King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee in September. The jubilee week will begin on 12 September when the King opens the National Assembly. The following day, he will receive an official gift from the Riksdag (parliament) and Swedish government and host a reception at the Royal Palace (also known as Stockholm Palace). Another set of…
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