The Netherlands

Princess Laurentien marks a sombre Europe Unity Day

Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands has given a speech to celebrate Europe Unity Day, which falls every year on 9 May.  Speaking from De Balie, an old tribunal that currently functions as an event space and a café-restaurant, the Dutch Princess talked about Europe and the vast array of sentiments connecting each individual to that idea. Naturally, she also mentioned Ukraine, as the…
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Norway

Queen Sonja is first recipient of new award in Norway

It is not every day that a completely new award arises but a rather special one, Honorary Craftsman, has been created in Norway. The first winner of this award was none other than Queen Sonja of Norway. The appointment of Honorary Craftsman is instituted to honour a…
Serbia

Serbia's Crown Prince Alexander attacks health rumours but reveals he has undergone surgery

There have recently been rumours in some media outlets in Serbia and neighbouring countries that Crown Prince Alexander is seriously ill. Several newspapers have also printed pictures of the Crown Prince which have led to some comments that he looks ill. Now Crown Prince Alexander has commented on the rumours. In a hard hitting statement via his official Facebook page, the Crown Prince…
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British RoyalsEuropean Royals

A look at royal pets

Candy and Muick — Queen Elizabeth II The Queen’s love of corgis and dorgis is well-documented, but she currently owns a dorgi named Candy—who is allegedly over a decade old—and Muick, who joined the Royal Household shortly after the death of Prince Philip in 2021…
European RoyalsSweden

Crown Princess Victoria takes her children rubbish-picking on island beach

Crown Princess Victoria, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar have marked Nordic Coastal Cleanup Day by picking up rubbish on the beach of Djurgården Island. On Saturday, 7 May, more than 50,000 Swedish citizens accepted the invitation of the Keep Sweden Tidy Foundation and descended on one of the many beaches of the country to pick up rubbish.  The royals immediately went to work, with…
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Norway

King Harald marks Liberation Day in Oslo

After two years of pandemic restrictions, the public was finally able to participate in the celebration of the Norwegian Liberation and Veterans Day. Nevertheless, the war in Ukraine left its mark on the day that was commemorated on May 8th 2022 with both His Majesty…
Monaco

Princess Charlene is all smiles at the St Devote Rugby

Princess Charlene was all smiles at the St Devote Rugby alongside Prince Albert and their twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques. Charlene walked around the track at the stadium and greeted the many children participating from 14 nations; the Princess was even seen giving fist bumps to some of the pre-teens. The Princess of Monaco clearly enjoyed the day and shared photos from the…
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