Luxembourg

A 21st century way of marking a royal jubilee and you need earbuds

Grab your earbuds and get ready for a new playlist to drop: the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg have shared Spotify playlists to celebrate their Silver Jubilee! While it has been announced that Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume will be inheriting the title in October 2025 when Henri abdicates, Henri is celebrating his Silver Jubilee of 25 years on the Luxembourgish throne this…
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Norway

Prince Sverre Magnus joins his parents for rare outing

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway were joined by their son on the slopes this week in a rare appearance from the 19 year old. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess visited Vivil this week, an organisation that helps people with intellectual disabilities enjoy skiing. The athletic club has training grounds in Asker, Bærum, and Oslo where athletes can take part in…
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Belgium

Why Queen Mathilde made history when her husband took the throne

Queen Mathilde is a dedicated consort and in the twelve years since becoming Queen of the Belgians has truly made the role her own. However, she made history on the day that her husband took the throne.  The Queen of the Belgians was born Mathilde Marie Christine Ghislaine d’Udekem d’Acoz with the honorific Jonkvrouw (the lowest title in the Belgian aristocracy). She was born to…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria begins next stage of officer training

Crown Princess Victoria has begun the next phase of her officer training. The Swedish Royal Court shared new photos of the future queen of Sweden with fellow officers at the Swedish National Defence University and revealed that she has now begun, as of 13 January, the course in basic military strategy. While Crown Princess Victoria has previous military training, spending 2003 at the Swedish…
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