King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his family have celebrated King’s Day in Maastricht.
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, the Princess of Orange, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane began their day at Sint Servaasbrug, where the mayor and governor welcomed them. They watched water sports from the bridge before walking through two routes, ‘Maastricht life’ and…
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands, the Princess of Orange, has said she hopes to reveal her university plans in the coming months.
The 18-year-old heir to the Dutch throne revealed her timetable during King’s Day to celebrate her father’s birthday on 27…
King Philippe of the Belgians visited Sciensano, an institute that works in research development for national health and science under the principle of “One Health.”
During the visit, His Majesty was accompanied by Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke. The King had…
Norway's royal court announces 111% increase in electricity spending and delays in security project
27th April 2022
The Norwegian royal court has released its annual spending report, and two surprising things were revealed.
First, electricity bills have doubled, and second, the work on securing royal properties against terror attacks has been far more expensive than initially thought. Last year, the Norwegian royal house saw an increase of 111% in electricity costs compared to the previous year. For 2021…
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern European history got under way.
Queen…
King Felipe continues promise for greater transparency as he reveals his wealth for the first time
27th April 2022
The transition of the Spanish Court towards greater transparency is continuing, with King Felipe taking the unprecedented step of releasing a statement about his finances.
The statement puts clearly on paper the value of His Majesty’s wealth, which comes to over 2.5…
Princess Sofia hosts 400 Ukrainians for Orthodox Easter service
27th April 2022
Orthodox Christians have celebrated Easter, and Princess Sofia of Sweden took part in a special Easter service in honour of Ukrainians in Sweden.
Many royals around the world decided to attend Easter services in traditionally Ukrainian churches to show their support and solidarity with the people of the besieged country.
In Sweden, King Carl XVI Gustaf decided to open the Royal…
Crown Princess Mary releases powerful statement on vaccines
26th April 2022
While on her trip to Bangladesh, Crown Princess Mary took the time to publish a statement to mark the World Health Organisation’s Immunisation Week.
Her Royal Highness has long been a champion of vaccinations and has been a representative for the WHO since 2005…
Charlottenlund Palace in Denmark will no longer be sold.
About two months ago, the plan was for Charlottenlund Palace to be put up for sale. The Danish Palaces and Culture Agency said that it no longer served a cultural purpose, but Danish Members of Parliament…
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern European history got under way.
King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden
King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden’s accession came less than two years before Queen Elizabeth…
