The Principality of Monaco is getting
ready to celebrate the first National Day without restrictions or
absences in years. In 2020, heath safety restrictions meant that
the public had to be limited and stay socially distant, with face
masks on at all times. In 2021, the festivities were tinged with
worries about Princess Charlene’s health; she had just returned to
Monaco after being…
Crown Princess Victoria has made visits
to two of Stockholm City Mission’s operations in Husby and Unga.
This is one of several visits the Crown Princess has made recently
to the Stockholm City Mission. In the suburb of Unga the Crown
Princess learn more about…
Queen Sofía of Spain had a close
encounter of the ancient kind when she presided over the meeting of
the board of the Atapuerca Foundation in her role as Honorary
President. Her Majesty arrived at the Foundation’s quarters
in Ibeas, near Burgos, and was welcomed by…
The ongoing energy crisis in Europe is
also forcing royals to take control of their often large
properties. The Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess are hoping to
have their electricity bill cut in the near future, as they are
considering installing solar panels on their home the Skaugum
Estate. The castle manager, in an e-mail to Asker municipality,
asked if an application is required to…
Like many modern-day monarchic countries,
the role of the sovereign in Belgium is largely ceremonial today.
The King does not have political powers in that he doesn’t get to
decide which laws get discussed in Parliament nor which issues are
put at the forefront of…
Queen Letizia returns to her pre-royal duties as she and King Felipe attend Macael Awards
12th November 2022
King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided
over the Macael Awards, organised by the Autonomic Province of
Andalusia, to reward marble entrepreneurs and artists. Their
Majesties arrived at the Macael Multifunctional Building in
Almería, accompanied by many state and local…
Queen Margrethe’s Golden Jubilee
celebrations continued in Copenhagen on Saturday with a special
lunch held in her honour at City Hall. Joined by Crown Prince
Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim and Princess
Marie, Princess Benedikte, and Count Ingolf of Rosenborg and
Countess Sussie of Rosenborg, Queen Margrethe’s year-long
celebrations continued. The luncheon had been…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit officially
opened this year’s Scouting Assembly on Friday in Lillestrøm,
honouring young scouts and awarding them for their leadership
abilities. At the opening ceremony, the Crown Princess, who is
royal patron of the Norwegian Scout…
Prince Joachim and family to leave Paris next year, but will they return to Denmark?
12th November 2022
Prince Joachim announced that his family
would leave France at the end of his term as military attaché at
the Royal Danish Embassy in Paris—though he revealed his family
might not return to Denmark. In an exclusive interview with Danish
tabloid Billed Bladet, Prince…
Crown Prince Frederik announced next
year’s host cities for the Royal Run in a sporty video shared on
the Danish Royal Court’s social media this week. Next year’s Royal
Run, which takes place on 29 May, will take place in the towns of
Herning, Aabenraa, Nyborg, Nykøbing Falster and
Copenhagen/Frederiksberg. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess
Mary are confirmed to…
