The Principality of Monaco is getting ready to celebrate the first National Day without restrictions or absences in years.
In 2020, heath safety restrictions meant that the public had to be limited and stay socially distant, with face masks on at all times. In 2021, the festivities were tinged with worries about Princess Charlene’s health; she had just returned to Monaco after being…
Crown Princess Victoria visits centre supporting asylum seekers
15th November 2022
Crown Princess Victoria has made visits to two of Stockholm City Mission’s operations in Husby and Unga. This is one of several visits the Crown Princess has made recently to the Stockholm City Mission.
In the suburb of Unga the Crown Princess learn more about…
Queen SofÃa of Spain had a close encounter of the ancient kind when she presided over the meeting of the board of the Atapuerca Foundation in her role as Honorary President.Â
Her Majesty arrived at the Foundation’s quarters in Ibeas, near Burgos, and was welcomed by…
Energy crisis leads to royal request for solar power
15th November 2022
The ongoing energy crisis in Europe is also forcing royals to take control of their often large properties. The Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess are hoping to have their electricity bill cut in the near future, as they are considering installing solar panels on their home the Skaugum Estate.
The castle manager, in an e-mail to Asker municipality, asked if an application is required to…
The monarch's role in Belgium
14th November 2022
Like many modern-day monarchic countries, the role of the sovereign in Belgium is largely ceremonial today.
The King does not have political powers in that he doesn’t get to decide which laws get discussed in Parliament nor which issues are put at the forefront of…
Queen Letizia returns to her pre-royal duties as she and King Felipe attend Macael Awards
12th November 2022
King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided over the Macael Awards, organised by the Autonomic Province of Andalusia, to reward marble entrepreneurs and artists.Â
Their Majesties arrived at the Macael Multifunctional Building in AlmerÃa, accompanied by many state and local…
Queen Margrethe's Golden Jubilee celebrations continue in Denmark
12th November 2022
Queen Margrethe’s Golden Jubilee celebrations continued in Copenhagen on Saturday with a special lunch held in her honour at City Hall.
Joined by Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, Princess Benedikte, and Count Ingolf of Rosenborg and Countess Sussie of Rosenborg, Queen Margrethe’s year-long celebrations continued.
The luncheon had been…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway opens scouting conference
12th November 2022
Crown Princess Mette-Marit officially opened this year’s Scouting Assembly on Friday in Lillestrøm, honouring young scouts and awarding them for their leadership abilities.
At the opening ceremony, the Crown Princess, who is royal patron of the Norwegian Scout…
Prince Joachim and family to leave Paris next year, but will they return to Denmark?
12th November 2022
Prince Joachim announced that his family would leave France at the end of his term as military attaché at the Royal Danish Embassy in Paris—though he revealed his family might not return to Denmark.
In an exclusive interview with Danish tabloid Billed Bladet, Prince…
REVEALED: Host cities for Denmark's Royal Run 2023
12th November 2022
Crown Prince Frederik announced next year’s host cities for the Royal Run in a sporty video shared on the Danish Royal Court’s social media this week.
Next year’s Royal Run, which takes place on 29 May, will take place in the towns of Herning, Aabenraa, Nyborg, Nykøbing Falster and Copenhagen/Frederiksberg.
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary are confirmed to…