Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess
Mette-Marit of Norway may have their hands full as heir to the
throne, but they also thrive in the role of teenage parents. In
2001, the relatively unknown Mette-Marit Høiby and Crown Prince
Haakon were married, and the Norwegian royal family gained a new
member. Three years later, the Crown Prince couple had their first
child together, Ingrid Alexandra.
While the new year is a celebration for
everyone, it is an even bigger celebration for Queen Margrethe of
Denmark. After 25 years, she wore a new dress for the Royal House’s
New Year’s Cure on 3 January. Royals are often known for
their large and expensive…
Another year, another Jubilee. We’ve got
used to these monarchical milestones in recent years. However, the
celebrations in Sweden this September for the half century of King
Carl XVI Gustaf’s rule have their own claim to fame. For the
Swedish monarch is marking…
Busy start to the New Year for King Felipe as he attends President Lula's inauguration in Brazil
2nd January 2023
King Felipe wasted no time in resuming
royal duties following the festive period with a quick visit to
Brazil to attend the inauguration of President Lula da Silva. The
King, accompanied by his Minister of Foreign Affairs, European
Union and Cooperation, was met by Brazilian officials at the
Brasilia Air Base when his airplane landed, and travelled to the
Spanish Embassy to meet with workers…
Queen Margrethe marks New Year Day with great splendour as annual tradition finally returns
2nd January 2023
A New Year’s tradition at the heart of
the Danish Royal Family’s annual celebrations returned with great
splendour on New Year’s Day. The annual levee and dinner for
members of the Danish government and the court took place at
Christian VII’s Palace in…
The Golden Jubilee year has begun in
Sweden, and celebrations are set to last most of the year. A new
portrait of the King was released on New Year’s Day to begin the
monumental year, and the first official event for the jubilee is
set for later this month. On…
The jubilee year has begun in Sweden for
King Carl XVI Gustaf, and the Royal Court released a new portrait
of His Majesty as the new year began. The Royal Court released the
new photo, taken by Thron Ullberg, showing His Majesty in the Royal
Palace of Stockholm’s Rikssalen (Hall of State). He is pictured
beside the SIlver Throne used in Queen Kristina’s coronation in
1650. King…
Pope Benedict XVI died on New Year’s Eve
at the age of 95, with his funeral scheduled to take place on
Thursday, 5th January. It is likely mourners at the Vatican will be
by members of Royal Households in the Papal state for the solemn
occasion. The last time a Pope…
This year is set to be the year for royal
weddings. Three weddings are set to take place in 2023 – two in
Jordan and one in Luxembourg. It is thought another wedding will
take place in Norway this year, as well. The first royal wedding of
the year will take place…
On the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day - four royals stripped of their titles in major shake-up
1st January 2023
Four members of the Danish Royal Family
woke up with new titles this morning after Queen Margrethe’s shock
decision to remove her grandchildren’s titles came into effect. As
of today, all four children of Prince Joachim—Nikolai, Felix,
Henrik and Athena—are to be known as Count and Countess of Monpezat
after Queen Margrethe decided to remove their prince/princess
titles. In…