Sweden

The necklace that became one of the most popular tiaras of a glittering royal family

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10th December 2023
Crown Princess Victoria has chosen one of the most famous tiaras in her royal family’s collection for this year’s Nobel ceremonies. The heir to the throne of Sweden wore an amethyst diadem that has become popular with her dynasty and which has a romantic history all of its own. Initially an amethyst necklace until Queen Silvia had a chance to fix it up, the Queen Josephine…
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Denmark

The princess who shared a life story with a Christmas tree

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8th December 2023
Denmark’s royals have given us a peek at one of the most special Christmas decorations in their palaces – a tiny tree that carries echoes of the story of a princess. Princess Benedikte has shared images of some of the decorations that she’s placed on a miniature fir tree at Christian VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg. It was featured behind door seven of the royal Advent…
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European Royals

Liechtenstein's Prince Hans-Adam announces death of his youngest son

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6th December 2023
Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein has died. He was 51 years old. The prince was the third and youngest son of Liechtenstein’s sovereign, Prince Hans Adam II, and his late wife, Princess Marie. In a short statement, on December 5th 2023, the Royal Household said that the prince passed away unexpectedly on December 5th 2023. Prince Constantin married Marie Kálnoky de KÅ‘röspatak…
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Luxembourg

Special celebrations for a royal family as Europe's newest prince gets ready for his first Christmas

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5th December 2023
The Luxembourgish royals are more private about how they celebrate the Christmas holidays. But with one brand new prince enjoying his first Christmas in 2023 and another new family member on the way, the family is sure to have lots to celebrate this holiday season. On Christmas Eve each year, Grand Duke Henri’s speech is aired to the public, where he talks about the previous year and…
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