Norway

Easter celebrations for Norway’s Royal Family

The Norwegian Royal Family celebrates Easter in Sikkilsdalen every year. The Royal Mountain Chalet was once a gift to Crown Prince Olav on the day of his authority from the Swedish Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf in 1924. Ever since, the Norwegian Royal Family has spent time at the chalet, which is the family’s private property. They usually take a train to Vinstra and a military vehicle…
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Sweden

King and Queen of Sweden send Easter wishes

The King and Queen of Sweden have sent Easter well wishes on social media. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia are pictured on the Royal Court’s Instagram in Storlien while skiing. On Instagram, the Royal Court wrote: “Happy Easter wishes from the King…
European RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Europe's youth who will one day reign

They may be young now, but one day these toddlers and young children will reign on the thrones of their countries. So who are the youngest heirs in Europe? Hereditary Prince Jacques of Monaco: Although born after his sister, Princess Gabriella, who is two minutes older, Hereditary Prince Jacques will one day be the Sovereign Prince of Monaco as Monaco abides by male-preference…
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European RoyalsHistory

Which European royals are not in line for the British throne?

Nearly every European monarch is related to the House of Windsor in some way or another. King Christian IX of Denmark and Queen Victoria of Great Britain both sought to marry their numerous children and grandchildren into houses across Europe, and these bloodlines are still intertwined to this day. However, that does not mean that every European royal related to King Charles III is in line for the…
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Spain

The line of succession to the Spanish throne

Spain’s line of succession is governed by male-preference cognatic primogeniture, meaning a younger brother would take precedence over an older sister in the line of succession. This was the case for the current monarch, King Felipe VI, who has two older sisters…
Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik represents his mother at the consecration of new Bishop

As he continues to act as regent following his mother’s recent back surgery, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark attended the consecration of a new bishop.  On Palm Sunday, 2 April, the heir to the Danish throne travelled to Odense, west of Copenhagen, to watch as Mads Davidsen was made a Bishop for the Diocese of Funen.  The service took place in Odense’s Cathedral, and the Crown Prince…
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