Queen Sofia has presented some of Spain’s
most prestigious cultural awards. On February 22nd 2022, she
oversaw a special ceremony at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San
Fernando, in Madrid. Queen Sofia handed out the prizes at the 2022
Ibero-American Patronage Awards of the Callia Foundation. Since
2019, Queen Sofia have been the patron of the organisation and
award. This year the…
Luxembourg’s Prince Louis and
Scarlett-Lauren Sirgue have called off their wedding. The
35-year-old prince, who is the third of Grand Duke Henri and Grand
Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg’s five children, had proposed
Scarlett-Lauren Sirgue, who works as a…
The Duchess of Cambridge has landed in
Denmark for her first solo overseas tour since 2017. The Duchess
touched down in Copenhagen for a two-day visit that will highlight
her Early Year Foundation and honour The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
year. Upon her arrival, the…
The latest stage of King Michael of Romania's private archive completed
22nd February 2022
A new part of Romania’s royal history is
now preserved for the future. The Romanian royal court has
confirmed that, at Elisabeta Palace, the sorting and packing of the
archive of King Michael’s exile has been completed. The documents
will be archived at Savarșin Castle. The resource also contains
documents related to the activity of the Royal Family after 1989.
At Elisabeta…
Prince Albert II of Monaco has revealed
that his wife, Princess Charlene, is recovering well and could
return to Monaco in the near future. Speaking to Monaco-Matin
newspaper, Prince Albert said that his wife is ”doing much better
and I hope she will be back in the…
In connection with King Harald’s
birthday, , the state-run Norwegian TV channel NRK has conducted
another major survey on the Norwegians’ attitude to the monarchy as
a form of government. The survey confirms that the Norwegian
monarchy is very popular, as 78…
Belgian Princess calls for her country to apologise for its colonial past as King Philippe announces trip to Congo
22nd February 2022
Princess Esmeralda of Belgium has once
again called on her country to apologise for its colonial past in
Congo. In an interview she granted Agence France Presse
(AFP), and published on Thursday, 17 February, the Princess said
that Belgium must apologise for the atrocities perpetrated during
the years when Congo was under European control. Princess
Esmeralda’s request comes as King…
King Felipe back to public duties after extended Covid isolation
21st February 2022
Following 12 days in isolation, King
Felipe of Spain tested negative for Covid and returned to public
duties. On February 21st 2022, Felipe VI carried out his first
engagements after his illness, carrying out a series of audiences
at Zarzuela Palace, his place of…
The Crown Princess Katherine Foundation
has made a donation to the elementary school “Mosa Pijade” in the
village of Suvi Do in Municipality of Zagubica in Serbia. After the
renovation of first two classrooms, which was also provided by
Lifeline Chicago and Crown…
Royal Relations: How Elizabeth II is linked to Harald V of Norway
21st February 2022
As King Harald marks his 85th birthday,
Royal Central looks at the relationship between Queen Elizabeth and
the King of Norway. There have always been close links between the
Norwegian and British royal houses, all the way back to the Viking
era when Norwegian kings also ruled over parts of what is today
Britain. Fortunately, in modern times, the relationship has been
somewhat more peaceful…
