The Queen of Sweden has revealed that the
death of her sister-in-law, Princess Birgitta, came as a great
shock to her royal family. Princess Birgitta, who was 87, died on
December 4th in Mallorca. Queen Silvia said she had been speaking
to the princess on the day before she died and that her passing had
been a surprise. The Swedish queen also confirmed that Birgitta had
had a fall in…
This has been a busy week for State
Visits with the third getting under way. King Frederik and Queen
Mary of Denmark have welcomed President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of
Egypt to Copenhagen. The President of Egypt arrived on Thursday
evening; however, the Danish King and Queen…
Queen Mary of Denmark has ended an
important year with a brand new tiara. She used existing pieces in
the Danish collection to create what’s already being called the
Diamond Rose Bandeau Tiara. But where did these pieces originally
belong? Queen Mary chose to use…
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden pays tribute to his ''colourful'' sister as death of Princess Birgitta is announced
4th December 2024
The King of Sweden has paid tribute to
his older sister, Princess Birgitta, whose death has been
announced. Birgitta, who was 87, died in Mallorca where she had
lived for many years. King Carl XVI Gustaf led tributes to the
princess, saying ”today, with great sadness, I have learned that my
sister, Princess Birgitta, has died. My sister was a colourful and
straightforward person who…
Sparkle in Belgium as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde welcome Oman's Sultan on State Visit
4th December 2024
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the
Belgians welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman on a
State Visit. The Belgian queen brought needed glamour with several
sentimental jewels for the State Banquet. Queen Mathilde wore
a burgundy coat and dress with a…
Princess Sofia of Sweden has appeared in
Vogue Scandinavia ahead of her 40th birthday and given a rare
interview. The princess, who will be celebrating her 40th
birthday on 6 December, was photographed both at the Royal Palace
in Stockholm with her husband and children…
The princess who just shared that her imminent royal baby is a a very welcome surprise
3rd December 2024
It’s already one of the big royal events
of 2025 but the imminent arrival of a brand new royal baby is
making headlines before they are born. Princess Sofia of Sweden has
revealed that her fourth child, due in early spring, is a bonus
baby and her three boys can’t wait to meet their new sibling.
Speaking to Swedish Vogue magazine in a special interview to mark
her 40th birthday…
The royal Christmas tree that needed a cherry picker to put up
2nd December 2024
The Dutch Royal Family is getting into
the holiday spirit this weekend with a little help for a big tree.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima have shared a
behind-the-scenes look as their outdoor Christmas tree was put up
in the forecourt of Huis ten Bosch Palace…
Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella
have started the Christmas celebrations in Monaco. The twins, who
will turn ten in just a few days’ time, switched on the Christmas
lights decorating some of the most famous landmarks in the
Principality. Prince Jacques and…
We three queens and just one king: a very royal turnout for a Christmas celebration
1st December 2024
The royal countdown to Christmas got
under way with a majestic festive show put on by one queen and
celebrated by another three. Queen Margrethe of Denmark welcomed
regal relatives and friends to the famous Tivoli Gardens in
Copenhagen to see her work on a production of a favourite Christmas
ballet, The Nutcracker. Queen Margrethe, who abdicated in January
after 52 years as Danish monarch…
