Norway

Queen Sonja released from hospital

After an evening spent in Lillehammer Hospital with atrial fibrillation, Queen Sonja has been discharged with a normal heart rhythm. The Queen of Norway had been admitted following a skiing trip where her heart rate was elevated, though the Norwegian Royal Court shared at the time that “The situation is not considered serious and the Queen is in good shape.” After Queen…
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Denmark

Denmark's 'missing' prince back on royal duty

Although Prince Joachim of Denmark now spends the majority of his time abroad, he is back in Denmark carrying out official duties. Prince Joachim attended the New Year’s Gala on 1 January, the first of his elder brother’s reign. He has remained in Denmark this…
Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia host glittering reception as Princess Leonor leaves for sea

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have kicked off the new year with multiple diplomatic engagements while the new star of their royal family has headed out of the spotlight for almost half a year. As Princess Leonor, heir to the throne, packed up and shipped out of Madrid to start a new phase in her military training, her father was at the Royal Palace in Madrid to receive the credentials…
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Belgium

Queen Mathilde begins new year with a museum visit

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians is back to work after the Christmas break. This week, Queen Mathilde visited the Mudel Museum to see an “Emile Claus. Prince of Luminism” which focuses on the life and art of artist Emile Claus.  The Queen of the Belgians was able to tour the display and meet with curators during her visit which began with the presentation of flowers by some…
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Denmark

Mary of Denmark is the perfect winter queen

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark are hosting the first New Year’s levees of their reign. And as she welcomed hundreds of guests on a cold, Epiphany morning, Denmark’s consort was the ultimate winter queen. The King and Queen of Denmark hosted a levee at…
European Royals

The princess who became a winter royal bride

It’s not the most talked about royal wedding of all time but the marriage that took place on a cold, January day in 1967 has proved to be an important one for the Dutch Royal Family. Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, aunt of the current monarch King Willem-Alexander, wed Pieter van Vollenhoven in a regal setting and the couple have gone on to be among the most solid supporters of their royal…
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