Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf says he is 'deeply pained' in new statement, adding Crown Princess Victoria is an 'extraordinary asset'

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has released a statement following the broadcast of an interview on Swedish television, in which he said it was unfair that his younger son, Carl Philip, was not heir to the throne. Prior to January 1st 1980, Prince Carl Philip was heir to the throne, despite having an elder sister in Princess Victoria. The Swedish legislative body later introduced a…
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Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark announces new patronage

Crown Prince Frederik has taken on a new patronage this year as Copenhagen’s architecture takes centre stage. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the International Association of Architects have designated Copenhagen as its World Capital of Architecture for 2023. As patron, Crown Prince Frederik will take part in events throughout the year to…
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The Netherlands

Countess Eloise to undertake make-up battle

Countess Eloise is poised to judge a Dutch make-up competition premiering later this month in the Netherlands. In Nikkie de Jager’s show, ‘Nikkie’s Make-Up Mansion’, ten young creative professionals who want to make a career in the make-up industry compete in a…
Sweden

King of Sweden controversially claims his son should be heir to the throne, not Crown Princess Victoria

King Carl XVI Gustaf has once again suggested that the law of absolute primogeniture should not have been made retrospective after it was introduced in 1980. Prior to January 1st 1980, Prince Carl Philip was heir to the throne, despite having an elder sister in Princess Victoria. The Swedish legislative body later introduced a constitutional amendment meaning the throne would be inherited by…
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Serbia

Crown Prince Alexander says “peace and love will prevail” in New Year charity celebration

The Serbian Crown Prince Couple have long worked hard to raise funds for vital causes to improve the Serbian health system. Over the Christmas period, the royal couple hosted a charity event at the White Palace in Belgrade together with the British-Serbian Chamber of Commerce and the Dutch-Serbian Business Association. The funds collected will support the traditional Christmas receptions that…
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