The Spanish Royal Family posed for their
annual summer photocall in Palma as an autumn full of changes
awaits its members. King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and
Infanta Sofía visited the Alfàbia Gardens, an UNESCO World Heritage
Site since 2011. Casa de S.M. el Rey The family is carrying out
engagements and spending time in the Sierra de Tramuntana region of
Palma, a mountain…
Swedish Jubilee: The King's Early Reign
1st August 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is
celebrating his Golden Jubilee as 2023 marks 50 years since he
ascended to the Swedish throne. This is a significant milestone as
it is the first Golden Jubilee in Sweden. We will be looking at
King Carl Gustaf’s early reign. King…
Sweden was a monarchy long before its
current ruling house arrived on the throne. However, it was the
last dynasty to accede to the throne that made it famous. Its
founder was born in France, and the Kingdom of Sweden was his
reward for a well-conducted campaign during…
Man arrested by Norwegian Royal Guard
31st July 2023
A man has been arrested near to the Royal
Palace in Oslo. A video circulating on social media shows a
confrontation between a man and several guards in front of the
palace. In the video, guards seem to try to arrest the man, who
resists. The guards eventually follow the man down the Palace
square. The video shows an altercation with one of the guards
falling to the ground. Another guard…
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…
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 (parliament) and Swedish
government and host a reception at the Royal Palace (also known as
Stockholm Palace). Another set of…
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…
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 summer…
Queen Margrethe reveals holiday plans abroad
29th July 2023
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 summer. Recent photos have also
shown that she has had royal guests, including her sister Princess
Benedikte. The Danish Royal…

