Denmark

Public audiences with Queen Margrethe to resume

After about a year and a half, Queen Margarethe of Denmark is set to hold audiences for the public again beginning in September.  On Thursday, the Royal Danish House released a press release announcing that the Queen would resume her receptions for members of the public after the summer, following a hiatus due to the global health emergency and subsequent shutdown.  Some restrictions will…
Read more
Spain

King Felipe calls for global sharing of Covid vaccines

The King of Spain has spoken of the importance of richer countries sending coronavirus vaccines to poorer nations as he welcomed the Secretary General of the United Nations to Madrid. King Felipe’s appeal came in a speech at a lunch at the Royal Palace in honour of Antonio Guterres as he completed a two day visit to Spain. Before the gathering, Felipe VI held an audience with Mr.
Read more
Monaco

Albert and Charlene, 10 years: the royal guests

When Prince Albert married Charlene Wittstock, first in a civil ceremony on 1 July and second in a religious ceremony the following day in 2011, royals from across the world flew into the tiny principality for the festivities. Each reigning European royal family, except…
FeaturesMonacoRoyal Weddings

Royal Wedding Rewind: Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco

It was billed as Monaco’s biggest celebratios in over fifty years. In July 2011, Prince Albert II married Charlene Wittstock in civil and religious ceremonies that brought royals from across Europe to Monaco and grabbed the attention of the world. The wedding was one of the biggest royal events in Europe that decade and turned an Olympic swimmer into a consort. It also brought a dash of…
Read more
Monaco

Albert and Charlene, 10 years: the wedding dress

When Princess Charlene walked down the aisle on 2 July 2011 to marry Prince Albert in a religious ceremony, she did so in a Giorgio Armani Privé creation. The gown was a gorgeous creation with a simplicity that fit with Charlene’s style. Charlene wore a bespoke…
Monaco

Sainte Dévote and the Principality of Monaco - an ancient and strong relationship

The relationship between the Princely Family of Monaco and Sainte Dévote is both ancient and strong. Every year, members of the Princely Family take part in the festivities remembering the Patron Saint of the Principality. On the 26th of January, the eve of her feast day, a symbolic fishing boat is brought in a procession from the port to the chapel and is set on fire. On the 27th of…
Read more