Luxembourg

New baby joy for Luxembourg's royals

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 Princess Claire are expecting their third child.” Felix, second son of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria…
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Sweden

Carl Gustaf’s time as Crown Prince

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…
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A childhood marked by tragedy: a look at King Carl XVI Gustaf's early years

Many people are used to thinking about members of royal families as people with immense privilege and a life free from pain and suffering. However, this was far from the truth for King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Born Prince Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus on 30 April 1946, he was the last child and only son of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sybilla. On 26 January 1947, Prince Gustaf…
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The Netherlands

Dutch royal urges people to buy second hand clothes

A member of the Dutch Royal Family has taken to social media to urge the public to buy second-hand clothing as royals everywhere are encouraging more sustainable habits. Countess Eloise of Orange-Nassau has shared a message on Instagram to help promote sustainability in fashion. In a video, she said, “Please, try to buy second-hand clothes” and explains that finding…
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Sweden

The christening of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Ahead of his jubilee in September, we are taking a look at the King of Sweden’s life. Learn about his christening below: King Carl XVI Gustaf was born on 30 April 1946 as the last of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla’s five children at Haga Palace. Carl Gustaf has four older sisters: Princess Margaretha, Princess Birgitta, Princess Désirée and Princess Christina. He was…
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