Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on
April 26 2025 and royalty will be in attendance. King Philippe and
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians will be present with other royal
houses expected to confirm their attendance imminently. However, as
the last two papal funerals show, there can be a mixture of
attendees. Pope Benedict’s funeral in 2023 was unusual as he
had retired in 2013 and…
Queen Sonja of Norway has been discharged
from hospital after a dash by air for treatment after she fell ill
on holiday. The Queen of Norway, who is 87, was taken to hospital
in Oslo by air ambulance on the afternoon of Easter Monday after
developing shortness of…
Pope Francis's humility and life's work at the heart of condolences from European royalty
21st April 2025
As the world mourns Pope Francis, who
died on 21 April at the age of 88, monarchs around the world have
shared tributes to the latePpontiff, recalling his humility and
work on behalf of the most vulnerable in society while also fondly
remembering their own meetings with Pope…
Queen Sonja of Norway taken to hospital by air ambulance after becoming unwell on holiday
21st April 2025
Queen Sonja of Norway has been rushed to
hospital from her Easter holiday. The Norwegian royal court said
she was taken there on Easter Monday for shortness of breath. The
court said she ”was transported by air ambulance from the Prince’s
Cabin in Sikkilsdalen, where the King and Queen spent the Easter
holiday,” the brief statement read. She is now under observation at
the…
The Vatican has announced that Pope
Francis passed away on 21 April 2025 at the age of 88. The South
American Pontiff was considered a modernising figure by many. As
Pope, Francis met many monarchs, both Catholic and
non-Catholic. His last meeting with royalty came just…
Princess Grace had two wedding dresses and the forgotten one is just as beautiful as her iconic lace gown
18th April 2025
Her gown she wore for her religious
marriage is one of the most famous royal outfits ever worn and an
icon of the 20th century but Grace Kelly had another wedding dress
before that celebrated creation. Grace and Prince Rainier III of
Monaco said ‘I do’ in a civil…
The Belgian royal family is currently
enjoying an Easter break and they have plenty to celebrate. Just a
day after King Philippe celebrated his 65th birthday, his youngest
child has marked their own special day as Princess Eleonore turns
17. The Belgian royals have released new portraits of the princess
to mark her birthday, taken by photographer Bas Bogaerts. The
teenage princess chose a…
A full circle tiara moment for Princess Catharina-Amalia at the Omani state dinner
16th April 2025
The future queen of the Netherlands
seemingly made her tiara dreams come true when she finally,
officially, wore a stunning set of ruby jewels for the first time.
Princess Catharina-Amalia joined her parents, King Willem-Alexander
and Queen Máxima, for a State Banquet…
This king wants you to ask him anything at all - and he's set up a website to make it easier
15th April 2025
Have you ever wanted to ask a king a
question? You will finally have your chance as King Philippe
of the Belgians is taking questions to celebrate his 65th
birthday! Well, we think he is. It was actually his four
children who made the announcement as their papa marked…
The king who surprised everyone marks a milestone birthday with a portrait caught in thought
15th April 2025
His reign is the unexpected success story
of the 21st century and as he turns 65, King Philippe of the
Belgians has plenty to celebrate. The man who was written off by
some when he was still a potential heir has become one of the most
popular monarchs on the continent of Europe. Now, as he marks his
milestone birthday, a new portrait of the Belgian monarch has been
revealed and it shows him…
