Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway has
revealed her favourite hockey team, but that has not come without
controversy. In recent days, there have been many reactions in
Norway that the Princess has openly promoted, in her own way, her
favourite Norwegian hockey team. During a hockey match on 24 April,
Princess Ingrid Alexandra was seen in the audience with a friend to
see the team…
British and Swedish royals have teamed up
in Stockholm for a cause close to all their hearts – dyslexia.
Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, travelled
to Stockholm to join Queen Silvia, Prince Carl Philip and Princess
Sofia for the first World…
Every year, in connection with King’s
Day, the Dutch poll agency IPSOS conducts a survey, commissioned by
NOS (one of the entities behind the Dutch National Television), to
gauge the monarchy’s popularity. 2021 was a challenging year,
with the royals being…
Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia has
donated to Serbian children in need through the Zvecanska Home for
Children in Belgrade, Shelter for Children of Belgrade, and the
Special Psychiatric Hospital Kovin. A donation of two pyrographs,
two wireless speakers, bedding, blankets, clothes, and diapers were
made. These things were donated as the second part of an activity
that began in March with…
Just like in the United Kingdom,
individuals in the Dutch population have also received the
Netherlands’ honours in connection with King Willem-Alexander’s
birthday. People familiar with the country’s political,
social and artistic scene will recognise at least…
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the
throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European
rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women
who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern
European history got under way. Prince…
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
and his family have celebrated King’s Day in Maastricht. King
Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, the Princess of Orange, Princess
Alexia and Princess Ariane began their day at Sint Servaasbrug,
where the mayor and governor welcomed them. They watched water
sports from the bridge before walking through two routes,
‘Maastricht life’ and…
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands, the
Princess of Orange, has said she hopes to reveal her university
plans in the coming months. The 18-year-old heir to the Dutch
throne revealed her timetable during King’s Day to celebrate her
father’s birthday on 27…
King Philippe of the Belgians visited
Sciensano, an institute that works in research development for
national health and science under the principle of “One Health.”
During the visit, His Majesty was accompanied by Health Minister
Frank Vandenbroucke. The King had…
Norway's royal court announces 111% increase in electricity spending and delays in security project
27th April 2022
The Norwegian royal court has released
its annual spending report, and two surprising things were
revealed. First, electricity bills have doubled, and second, the
work on securing royal properties against terror attacks has been
far more expensive than initially thought. Last year, the Norwegian
royal house saw an increase of 111% in electricity costs compared
to the previous year. For 2021…
