FeaturesHistoryInsightSweden

A look at Sweden's royal christening gown

All big royal events have symbolism attached to them and when Prince Julian of Sweden is baptised, on August 13, 2021, at the Royal Chapel at Drottningholm Palace, he will find himself wrapped in one of his family’s best-known traditions. The little royal, youngest child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, will be christened wearing the gown that has been used by Bernadotte babies for over…
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Denmark

Prince Joachim takes part in first major car race after his brain surgery

Prince Joachim of Denmark was on the race track for the Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix over the weekend and came close to a podium finish. It was the first major race the prince has participated in after suffering a blood clot in the brain last summer. For Prince Joachim, it was clearly important to be back on the racetrack this weekend in his Cortina car, although the day wasn’t…
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European RoyalsPalaces & Buildings

Former Tsar of Bulgaria wins legal battle over Vrana Palace

On 29 July, the Royal Palace of Vrana was finally given to deposed Tsar Simeon II of Bulgaria by the Sofia Court of Appeals, ending a more than ten year legal battle between the Bulgarian Royal Family and the Bulgarian government. According to The International Monarchist Conference, the Sofia Court of Appeals ruled in favour of Simeon II, who will now be able to retain his residence. The…
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Monaco

A timeline of Princess Charlène's absence from Monaco

In May of 2021, Princess Charlène of Monaco embarked in a trip to her native South Africa, to carry out work on conservation with her Foundation. Little did she know, but that trip would be the last she was able to undertake in a very long time. On the day she was supposed to attend a Formula1 event in Monaco, the Princely Palace released a note saying that she had to stay in South…
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