The Swedish Royal Family had a peaceful
2021 (global health crisis notwithstanding) that saw a reunion of
the family after travel restrictions prevented movement between
Sweden and the United States and the birth of a new prince. January
The King got his COVID-19 vaccine while the Royal Court issued an
update on Princess Sofia’s pregnancy. Crown Princess Victoria was
as busy as ever…
Princess Maria Laura of Belgium to marry French-born William Isvy
27th December 2021
The year had one last happy surprise in
store for the Belgian Royal Family.Princess Maria Laura is getting
married to William Isvy. Her parents, Princess Astrid and Prince
Lorenz, announced the engagement earlier today with a picture
portraying the couple…
Dutch Prime Minister weighs in on monarch's role in government formation
27th December 2021
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte
has weighed in once again on his ideas about the role a monarch
should play in forming a new government. During his Christmas
interview to newspaper De Telegraaf, Mr Rutte was asked about the
current transition between this…
Anti-apartheid and human rights activist
Desmond Tutu has died of cancer at the age of 90, it was announced
earlier today. He was the Bishop of Johannesburg from 1985 to 1986
and then the Archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996. The Dutch
King and Queen and Princess Beatrix were one of the first to pay
tribute to him. A message posted to social media stated, “We
cherish our memories of…
King Carl XVI Gustaf addressed the
Swedish people on Christmas night, focusing on the benefits of
science and research while sharing his hope for the future. He
first remarked on how he and the Queen sent telegrams to over 1500
Swedes who turned 100 this year and how…
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden took
part in a televised greeting on SVT on Christmas Eve for the
Swedish people. The Crown Princess of Sweden read from the Gospel
of Luke from the Royal Chapel of Stockholm Palace. Victoria read
Luke 2: 1-20 from the Bible, which…
King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands speaks of courage and perseverance in his Christmas Broadcast
25th December 2021
King Willem-Alexander’s speech in full:
In October I received this first copy of the latest Bible
translation. The old sources have been converted into the language
of our time on the basis of the latest insights. Also the Christmas
story. A defenceless child as a sign of hope. The story of the
birth of Jesus continues to appeal to the imagination. It has been
told in all times and in…
Norway’s royals have been joined by a
brand new member for Christmas. The family of the Crown Prince and
Princess have welcomed a puppy called Molly Fiskebolle. The new
addition was introduced on the family’s official social media on
Christmas morning. The…
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the
Netherlands received many birthday cards for her 18th birthday
earlier this month. The Princess of Orange shared a photo of her
and several of her birthday cards on Instagram to express her
gratitude for the good wishes. On Instagram…
Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein
addressed the nation in a Christmas speech broadcast by the
national radio on 23 December. In his three-minute address,
His Serene Highness called upon everyone to get vaccinated,
explaining that it is a privilege to have access to such medical
resources. He also linked a high rate of vaccination with a
better functioning healthcare system…
