Denmark

Queen Margrethe's very royal godparents

When she was born, she was not supposed to become Queen. Yet, one month after her birth, on 14 May, she was christened with a parade of godparents to rival any future monarch.  Queen Margrethe of Denmark was born on 16 April 1940, just one week after the Nazi invasion of Denmark on 9 April, and, at the time, females could not inherit the throne; her father’s brother was supposed to become…
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Monaco

Princess Charlene primed for a possible return to Monaco as she continues to recover from mystery illness

It has been reported that Princess Charlene could return to Monaco within a matter of weeks to attend celebrations for Sainte-Dévote – the Patron Saint of the Principality. The relationship between the Princely Family of Monaco and Sainte Dévote is both ancient and strong, with it being one of the most important events in Princess Charlene’s calendar. Every year, members of the…
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Sweden

Prince Daniel tests positive for Covid

The Swedish Royal Household has announced that Prince Daniel has tested positive for Covid, just 24 hours after confirming that his wife, Crown Princess Victoria, had also contracted the virus. Like the Crown Princess, Prince Daniel is also fully vaccinated and is…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria reveals thoughts on Sweden's The Crown

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has revealed her thoughts on the Swedish version of “The Crown,” focusing on the life of her father, King Carl XVI Gustaf. In an interview with Svenska Dagbladet, the Crown Princess questioned whether or not the show would portray the truth. “How can it possibly be right? It is difficult to deal with, especially when the people are…
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The Netherlands

The royal bride who defied expectations to follow her heart

On a cold, January day in 1937, a happy young couple stepped out into the chilly air to make royal history. Princess Juliana of the Netherlands married Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld before a royal guest list and surrounded by thousands of her fellow Dutch citizens who had come to share her special day. But this was more than just a royal wedding. Juliana was then heir to the throne of the…
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