The love story that has shaped Norwegian
history is now becoming a TV drama series in Norway. King Harald
stood firm against opposition to his choice of bride for nine years
before he could finally marry Sonja Haraldsen. At a time when royal
brides had to be royal, Sonja’s family was far from the perfect
choice. However, the couple’s love won through and Sonja went on to
become a…
Remembering King Baudouin, the beloved monarch whose loss shocked Belgium
31st July 2023
Thirty years ago, Belgium was rocked by
the news that the hugely popular king, Baudouin, had died during a
holiday with his beloved wife, Queen Fabiola. Royal Central looks
back at the life and reign of a man who shaped a modern monarchy.
Baudouin, King of the…
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…
The next Queen Elisabeth: preparations for a reign that's already hotly anticipated in her realm
30th July 2023
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has paved
the way for a new generation of heirs in Europe to embrace their
roles in a continuously changing landscape. And as she
completes her first decade as heir to the throne, a poll has shown
that a majority expect her rule to happen within the next twenty
years. Elisabeth Thérèse Marie Hélène was born at 9:58 pm on 25
October 2001, the first of four…
Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of
Brabant, is set to conclude her military training at the Royal
Military Academy in Brussels. The Belgian heir to the throne will
take her officer oath, alongside her classmates, in the autumn.
Elisabeth completed her…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has unveiled
her holiday plans abroad. The Queen has had a hectic few months
undergoing back surgery a few months ago and the subsequent
recovery. At the moment, the Danish monarch is at Gråsten Palace,
which she usually resides at in the…
Just days before the third anniversary of
his self imposed exile from Spain, King Juan Carlos has returned to
the country. The former monarch was spotted sailing off the coast
of Galicia as his son and successor headed to Mallorca where the
Spanish royal family traditionally spends a summer holiday. [getty
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Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of
Monaco have taken parts in a series of events to pay homage to
Nelson Mandela’s on the 10th anniversary of his death. The
Prince and his wife arrived at Théâtre Princesse Grace, where they
attended a screening of the movie…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia have
undertaken their last engagement in Madrid before their annual
summer trip to Palma de Mallorca. They officially inaugurated the
Royal Collection Gallery, a new art facility that will display
parts of the royal collection held by…
The stories of certain royals during
World War II are well-known, while others are less talked about.
The Princess who died in a concentration camp isn’t discussed very
often, but she should not be forgotten. Princess Mafalda of Italy
was born on 2 November 1902 to King Victor Emmanuel III of
Italy and Queen Elena. She was the second of their five children,
one of whom would go on to…
