Spain

Pomp and ceremony of historic event begins new royal year in Spain

King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor have taken part in the first big event of the Spanish royal calendar for this year.   The Princess of Asturias, heir to the throne, has joined her parents at the Royal Palace in Madrid for the Pascua Militar, the event held every year on January 6th. It began as a military celebration and the armed forces of Spain remain at its heart. Casa de…
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Denmark

Crown Prince Christian's New Year's first

It was a royal first for Crown Prince Christian on the first evening of 2025: the young royal attended his first ever New Year’s Levee. Hosted at Christian VII’s Palace at Amalienborg, the traditional New Year Levee is hosted by the monarch for Denmark’s government…
Denmark

The arrival of a queen: how a new consort made her mark in 2024

While she began 2024 as the Crown Princess, Mary of Denmark has had an exceptionally busy year as she and King Frederik establish themselves as King and Queen. Unsurprisingly, Mary has continued to push her sartorial choices as she embraces her new role as Denmark’s Queen. A queen consort for Denmark There is no coronation for a Danish monarch, they are instead proclaimed by the…
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Spain

A year of turbulence for Spain's royals - again

Another year, another moment to stop and say that it’s been a turbulent time for the royal family of Spain. While 2024 brought moments of celebration and success that seemed to start to turn a corner for the somewhat beleaguered Bourbons, it also brought difficult times that once more raised questions about whether this most modern of monarchies can manage to navigate the nuances of 21st…
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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima's Fashion Hits of 2024

Queen Máxima is a bonafide style maven prone to bold colours, loud patterns, big jewellery and to-die-for accessories and its always a treat to see her fashion sense in action. Whether she’s opening museums or financial conferences or welcoming heads of state from around…
FashionMonaco

Princess Charlene's Fashion Hits of 2024

Chic, luxurious, stylish… Princess Charlene’s style is perfectly suited for the Mediterranean principality she calls home. It’s been a happier and busier year for the princess, with plenty of appearances alongside her husband and children. Let’s take a look back…
The Netherlands

The biggest fashion surprises of an ultra stylish queen

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is never afraid to make a statement with her clothing and it tends to pay off for her. She confidently pulls off structural, bright and bold looks that most people would hesitate to wear and she does it well. In 2024, her daytime looks dominated her wardrobe in the best way. Massimo Dutti Checked Coat and Culottes, The Hague (May 2024) For a visit…
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