As the Spanish royal family prepares for their annual summer stay in the Balearic Islands, Queen Letizia travelled to Barcelona to attend a meeting of directors of the Cervantes Institute.Â
On Tuesday, 23rd July, Her Majesty arrived at the building that hosts the Municipality of Barcelona, where she was welcomed by the local Mayor, the President of the Cervantes Institute, and the Secretary of…
The Dutch King often welcomes ambassadors and dignitaries in a very specific room in Palace ten Bosch. While the room looks like it may simply be a design choice, it actually holds the family’s history.
The Dutch State commissioned the DNA Room in 2019 and artist…
Norway's future king takes to the water for a birthday treat
22nd July 2024
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway had an exciting weekend as he celebrated his 51st birthday.
The Norwegian Royal Family shared a new portrait of Crown Prince Haakon on the weekend to mark his birthday. They also shared some casual images of Crown Prince Haakon and…
Queen SofÃa marks cultural anniversary
20th July 2024
Queen SofÃa of Spain has carried out a rare public engagement when she travelled to the Burgos area to visit the Sierra de Atapuerca archaeological site.Â
The evening before the visit, King Felipe’s mother had attended a concert to celebrate the Atapuerca Foundation’s 25th anniversary. The musical exhibition took place in the space in front of the entrance to the archaeological site and…
Leonor and Sofia star again
18th July 2024
Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia joined their parents on Wednesday to meet with students from their secondary school.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia met with trustees and students from the Foundation Spanish Committee of United World Colleges in Madrid. It was a…
King Frederik gives royal approval to Danish Olympic team
17th July 2024
With the Olympics a little over a week away, athletes everywhere are preparing to represent their country. King Frederik has visited several Danish athletes ahead of the games to share his support.
Denmark will be sending 135 athletes to the Olympic Games in Paris…
Queen Margrethe is back at the ballet
15th July 2024
Queen Margrethe was back at the theatre to enjoy a mixed programme of ballet from the World Ballet Company at Sostrupp Castle on Norddjurs.Â
The queen was able to see the World Ballet Company perform excerpts of Sleeping Beauty, Manon, and Giselle, three beloved classical story ballets on Saturday evening.Â
Although the performance had originally been scheduled for outside of Sostrupp…
A modern summer home for the Norwegian Royal Family
15th July 2024
Many royal families have specific residences that they use at certain times of the year, with many enjoying a specific summer residence. The Norwegian Royal Family’s summer home is a relatively new acquisition but King Harald and Queen Sonja spend each summer there…
Crown Princess Victoria celebrates 47th birthday
15th July 2024
Crown Princess Victoria was surrounded by family as she celebrated her 47th birthday on Sunday.
Sweden’s future queen traditionally celebrates her birthday at Solliden Castle on Öland, which is the summer residence of the Swedish Royal Family. There, she was joined by…
Changing of the guard as summer begins for Frederik and Mary
13th July 2024
King Frederik and Queen Mary are officially on their first summer break as King and Queen, and visitors will now be able to see the Changing of the Guard at Gråsten Palace.
Gråsten Palace is in Gråsten (in Southern Jutland) and has been the summer residence of the Danish Royal Family for nearly a century.
When the Danish monarch is in residence at Gråsten, the Royal Life…