Sweden

Swedish royals celebrate National Day as things return to normal

The Swedish Royal Family celebrated National Day with no restrictions for the first time in two years as the global health crisis subsides. The day began with King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia in Blekinge for a celebration of Olofström’s 50th anniversary as a municipality. They visited Volvo Cars to learn more about the factories and materials for Volvo vehicles. The King and Queen…
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NorwaySpain

King Felipe congratulates tennis legend

King Felipe of Spain was joined by Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway in Paris to watch the final of the tennis men’s individual tournament Roland Garros.  The final was played on Sunday, 5 May by Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal and young…
European RoyalsSweden

The King and Queen of Sweden celebrate 500 years of the Swedish Navy

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia were on hand to help celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Swedish Navy over the weekend, with the King calling the navy one to be proud of. The royals were the guests of honour at the dinner, hosted at the Stockholm City Hall and organised by the municipality and the Naval Officers’ Association. Among the guests were members, past and present, of…
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Monaco

Prince Albert talks about Princess Charlene's return to Monaco

Prince Albert spoke to the weekend newspaper Journal du Dimanche about Princess Charlene’s return to Monaco.  He expressed his joy at his wife’s return and spoke about what it was like while the family was separated. Monaco’s Sovereign Prince said: “Today, Charlene is back with us, and this is the most beautiful thing which could have happened.” He also spoke of his…
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BelgiumEuropean Royals

Queen Mathilde holds video call with First Lady Olena Zelenska

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians held a video call with Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska. Connecting from her office in the Royal Palace, the Queen “expressed her solidarity” to the Ukrainian people for the incredibly difficult situation they have been facing for the past three months.  On the 24th of February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine; since then, many towns have been on the…
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