Sweden

Why Princess Birgitta of Sweden is an HRH and her sisters are not

Of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s four older sisters, only one has retained her Royal Highness status throughout her life – Princess Birgitta, who celebrates her 85th birthday today.The reason why Birgitta remained a Royal Highness while Princesses Margaretha, Désirée and Christina lost the styling upon their marriages is because of the Swedish constitution at the time. The law stated…
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Spain

King Felipe opens new newspaper headquarters

“El Correo” is a leading daily newspaper in Bilbao and the Basque Country of northern Spain and a popular paper in Spain. .King Felipe has been in Bilbao to open its new headquarters.On January 18th 2022, King Felipe officially inaugurated the new headquarters…
Sweden

Prince Carl Philip attends annual Sports Gala

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden has attended the annual Swedish Sports Gala, where Sweden’s most prominent athletes are honoured when the previous year’s sports achievements are rewarded.Prince Carl Philip, just like previous years, gave a speech at the Sports…
Norway

New pictures released of Princess Ingrid Alexandra as she gets her own office in the Royal Palace

New pictures of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway have been released ahead of her 18th birthday on Friday, 21 January.The Princess is pictured in her new office inside the Royal Palace in Oslo.The Royal Court announced that Ingrid Alexandra now has an office space in the Royal Palace and will “carry out an increasing number of official tasks for the Royal…
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The Netherlands

A Queen's advice on Blue Monday

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has shared some advice on what has been dubbed “Blue Monday.”The Queen posted two photographs on Instagram, sharing how she takes care of her mental and physical health while also encouraging others to get outside and take a walk.Her Majesty wrote, “Exercise is good for your physical but also for your mental health, especially if you can…
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Sweden

Prince Carl Philip attends re-establishment of Västernorrland Regiment

Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip has attended the re-establishment of the Västernorrland Regiment I 21 on behalf of his father, King Carl XVI Gustaf.The Prince attended the re-establishment ceremony on 16 January alongside the Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief. Due to the current global health situation, the ceremony was held outside.Prince Carl Philip addressed the soldiers…
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