Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria: Godmother of Europe

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14th July 2023
Crown Princess Victoria is often referred to as the ‘Godmother of Europe.’ She received this rather unusual nickname because she has 18 (yes, eighteen) godchildren.Crown Princess Victoria is one of Europe’s most popular royals. Every single year she is voted the most popular royal in her country Sweden. Many royals seem to like the Crown Princess, as well, as they have often…
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Sweden

What is Victoriadagen?

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14th July 2023
Today marks one of the most important days in the Swedish royal year – Victoriadagen.It is celebrated annually on 14 July to honour Crown Princess Victoria. The celebrations began on her second birthday in 1979 and also honours one Swedish sportsperson for their…
Luxembourg

New baby joy for Luxembourg's royals

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13th July 2023
The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg have shared their joy at the news they are to become grandparents again.In a short statement, the Grand Ducal Court said Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa had ”the great joy of announcing that Prince Felix and…
Sweden

Carl Gustaf’s time as Crown Prince

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12th July 2023
Sweden celebrates two significant royal jubilees this year; 2023 marks 500 years since Gustav Vasa became Sweden’s King, and it is also the Golden Jubilee since of King Carl XVI Gustaf.On 29 October 1950, four-year-old Prince Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus, Duke of Jämtland, became the Crown Prince of Sweden after the death of King Gustaf V.Carl Gustaf was educated privately at the…
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Spain

Princess Leonor on military duty with King Felipe and Queen Letizia

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8th July 2023
King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor have taken part in the ceremony to hand out diplomas to all new graduates from the Army Military Academy.Their Majesties, accompanied by Her Royal Highness, arrived at the Zaragoza General Military Academy on Friday, 7th July 2023, accompanied by the Minister of Defense, the Chief of the Army, the acting President of Aragón, and the Mayor…
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