Norway

Princess Astrid shares her emotions on seeing Princess Ingrid Alexandra inherit special family tiara

Princess Astrid has spoken of her happiness at seeing a tiara that meant so much to her family inherited by Norway’s future queen. Astrid, sister of King Harald, was speaking as Princess Ingrid Alexandra was seen in the diadem for the first time. Astrid’s pride in her great niece, second in line to the Norwegian throne, was clear as she talked about the tiara which Ingrid Alexandra will…
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Belgium

What tiara will Princess Elisabeth make her debut in?

Three future queens are set to make their tiara debut later this week at the gala birthday celebrations for the 18th birthday of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway. Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant, will accompany her mother, Queen Mathilde, to the event, and it will be the first time the future Queen of the Belgians will don a tiara publicly. So what tiara will Elisabeth choose for…
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Spain

King Felipe attends Navy exercise

As commander-in-chief of Spain’s armed forces, King Felipe is accustomed to attending major military exercises and has recently participated in a major naval exercise in Spanish and international waters. The Spanish monarch arrived at the naval base near the city of Rota where he was received by leaders of the Royal Spanish Navy. After arrival, the King was given a thorough introduction…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon inspects the troops

A royal inspection of the Norwegian Royal Guard is an annual event, and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has inspected the Royal Guard at Huseby Military Camp. King Harald was not present due to mobility issues; this is not the first time the Crown Prince conducted the…
Spain

A rare official appearance for Infanta Elena as she presents awards at Madrid palace

Infanta Elena has handed out the prizes at an annual arts contest for children and young people at a ceremony at the Pardo Palace. The eldest sister of King Felipe VI presented the awards at the event which encourages young people to celebrate their national heritage. It was a rare public appearance for the Infanta. Elena was welcomed to the Pardo Palace by members of the management of…
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