Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia include tribute to flood victims in royal Christmas card

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16th December 2024
The Christmas card of the King and Queen of Spain this year includes a tribute to all those killed in the torrential floods which devastated parts of the country earlier this year. King Felipe and Queen Letizia have chosen a poem as their seasonal message in the card they will be sending out as 2024 comes to an end. Over 200 people were killed when a weather system known as a DANA caused…
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Sweden

Diamonds for a queen and steel for a princess on sparkling night for Sweden's royals

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13th December 2024
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden hosted the annual King’s Dinner for Nobel laureates at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Following a sparkling turn out of tiaras for the Nobel Prize ceremony the night before, the women of the Swedish Royal Family chose four different tiaras – including two debuts!  Dazzling diamonds Queen Silvia wore Queen Sofia’s Tiara, also known as the…
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Sweden

A new Haga princess continues royal tradition

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13th December 2024
Princess Estelle is wishing everyone a happy St Lucia Day in a new picture on the Swedish Royal Family’s social media. The young princess and future queen of Sweden appeared dressed as the fourth century saint in a snap shot by her mother Crown Princess Victoria. The…
European Royals

The poignant royal romance you've probably never heard of - and the stunning wedding gown worn at its happy ending

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12th December 2024
It’s the royal wedding you’ve probably never heard of and yet it marked the crowning moment of a regal romance that has all the drama of a Hollywood film. It involves an actress from Swansea and a prince whose loyalty to his country’s crown is legendary. On December 7th 1976, Bertil of Sweden finally wed Lilian Craig. The bride wore blue, a brand new king and queen were the…
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The Netherlands

Future queen of the Netherlands steals show at State Banquet

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11th December 2024
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands have welcomed Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa for a two day state visit. The Dutch King and Queen hosted a State Banquet where the Princess of Orange stole the show.  Queen Maxima made a statement with her jewels and gown, as always. In a repeated burgundy, ombre gown with geometric details, the Dutch Queen wore the…
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