He had one job and it didn’t go according
to plan. The King of Sweden called a special council to his royal
palace to announce the name of his brand new granddaughter and
promptly got things wrong. King Carl Gustaf was beaming with pride
as he officially declared the safe arrival of a daughter for his
son, Prince Carl Philip, and daughter in law, Princess Sofia. He
couldn’t stop…
Princess Margriet meets talented young musicians
10th February 2025
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, the
aunt of King Willem-Alexander, has beenattending a musical
competition for the musical talents of the future. Princess
Margriet is on the Recommendation Committee for the Prince
Christina Competition and attended one of five…
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel
have paid solemn tribute to those killed in the worst mass shooting
in Swedish history. Sweden experienced its worst mass shooting when
ten people were shot dead by a lone gunman at Risbergska School in
Örebro. The gunman later…
An antique tiara that's become a favourite of queens
9th February 2025
Princess Beatrix, the former Queen of the
Netherlands, has just celebrated her 87th birthday. In honour of
her big day, we are looking at one of her favourite tiaras, the
Dutch Antique Pearl Tiara. The former Dutch queen has worn this
stunning statement tiara many times throughout her reign. The
Antique Pearl Tiara was created in the style of a previous tiara,
one that belonged…
Queen Sonja back to royal duties after health scare
9th February 2025
After a health scare earlier in January,
Queen Sonja is already back enjoying Norway’s winter weather with a
visit to a stunning but fleeting cathedral. Queen Sonja has visited
Hunderfossen Family Park to see this year’s new attraction there.
Each year, a…
A princess for Sweden - brand new royal baby arrives
7th February 2025
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia
have welcomed their fourth child – and they have a brand new
princess in the house! Princess Sofia gave birth to a daughter on
February 7th 2025. The newest royal baby in Europe arrived at
1.10pm local time at the Danderyd…
It’s a very unusual tiara, blending two
different styles, and it has a very romantic name. As the only
royal woman to wear it marks her birthday, let’s celebrate with a
glimpse at Princess Marie’s dazzling diadem, the ”Nuits Claires”.
Since her marriage to Prince Joachim, Princess Marie had often
attended formal royal events, which meant wearing tiaras. In 2018…
Queen Mary reigns supreme on her birthday
5th February 2025
The Queen of Denmark is celebrating her
birthday and there’s a brand new portrait to prove it. Queen Mary
celebrates on February 5th and he Danish Royal Family has released
a new photo taken at Amalienborg Palace. The new portrait was
taken by Danish photographer…
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has spoken
of his dismay and sadness following a shooting at a school in
Örebro. On February 4 2025, 11 people were killed and several more
were injured in what is now the worst mass shooting in Swedish
history. Sweden’s king…
The Crown Prince of Denmark has reported
for duty at the start of military service. Crown Prince Christian,
19, checked in to Slagelse Barracks where he will spend four months
training with the Hussar Guard Regiment. Christian smiled for the
photographers waiting for him before presenting his papers. He then
disappeared inside the barracks to begin training as a conscript.
The heir to…

