Denmark

Crown Prince Christian reports for duty at beginning of new royal chapter

The Crown Prince of Denmark has reported for duty at the start of military service. Crown Prince Christian, 19, checked in to Slagelse Barracks where he will spend four months training with the Hussar Guard Regiment. Christian smiled for the photographers waiting for him before presenting his papers. He then disappeared inside the barracks to begin training as a conscript. The heir to…
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European Royals

Surprise royal baby news - and the latest arrival has an historic name

The newest royal on the continent of Europe has made his debut – and he’s been given a name filled with regal history. Belgium’s royals announced the safe arrival of a son for Princess Maria Laura and her husband, William Isvy. The couple have called their little boy Albert – the name of the princess’ grandfather, King Albert II. The name has many royal links. It first came to…
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Norway

Princess on duty: Norway's future queen stars in military birthday portrait

Princess Ingrid Alexandra turned 21 on Tuesday and the Norwegian Royal Court shared a new portrait of their future queen on duty with the military. The royal has been training with the Engineering Battalion in Troms, where she serves as Private Alexandra in Brigade North. Princess Ingrid Alexandra is the eldest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, born on 21 January…
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Luxembourg

Sentimental tiara pick for Grand Duchess at her last New Year reception before abdication

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa celebrated one last New Year’s as her country’s consort, and atop her head was a tiara chosen for sentimental reasons. For the last time, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa presided over the New Year’s Reception for the President and Prime Minister of Luxembourg as well as other members of the government, the Council of State, the judiciary, and the…
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