Sweden

Sweden's royals shine as Nobels return to usual splendour

The Nobel Prize festivities were back to their usual splendour this year after a two-year hiatus due to the global health crisis, and Sweden’s Royal Family shined in the jewels from the Royal Vault as the awards were handed out. King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia, Princess Christina and Tord Magnuson all represented…
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How the Spanish royals celebrate Christmas

Each family has its own Christmas tradition, and royal families are no exception. The Spanish Royal Family starts Christmas festivities by releasing their Christmas cards earlier in December that they will be sending out to those who send them holiday cards over the…
Monaco

Princess Charlene shares unseen photos of her twins on special day

Princess Charlene of Monaco has shared several unseen photographs of her twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, on her Instagram account in celebration of their birthday. The Princess of Monaco took to social media to mark the pair’s eighth birthday, saying, “Happy Birthday my loves,” with two heart emojis. The photos were shared in a video set to country music…
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Luxembourg

Tension within Luxembourg's Royal Family as Grand Duchess Maria Teresa embroiled in altercation with staff member

Tensions appear to be rising in the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg after it was revealed that Grand Duchess Maria Teresa became embroiled in a verbal altercation with a member of staff. According to newspaper d’Lëtzebuerger Land‘ and RTL, the employee has been transferred away from the Ducal Family to another department. It is understood that the employee requested the…
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When to see royal Christmas speeches around Europe

Several monarchs share a holiday message to mark Christmas and the New Year. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands delivered the first royal Christmas message via radio in 1931, and King George V of Great Britain delivered his first Christmas message in 1932 to launch what would become the BBC World Service. Now, it’s a well established festive tradition. If you are interested, you can now…
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