Spain

Queen Letizia follows in footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II as she receives important gift

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27th February 2025
The Queen of Spain has been following the lead of Queen Elizabeth II as she received a very important gift. Queen Letizia was formally presented with her own official portrait and the artist behind it is her big connection to Elizabeth II. Letizia’s portrait is photographic and was taken by renowned US artist, Annie Leibowitz. Casa de S.M. el Rey The star photographer was on hand…
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European Royals

Peace in Ukraine commemorated as Scandinavian monarchs attend prayer services on anniversary of invasion

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25th February 2025
As the world marked the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Denmark and Sweden, the monarchs of both countries attended church services for peace. In Copenhagen, King Frederik and Queen Mary attended a church service at Holmen’s Church alongside government and Ukraine leaders, including the Ukrainian Ambasasdor, Andrii Yanevskyi. The service began with the hymn ‘Prayer…
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Norway

An historic royal love story that changed a monarchy is now starring on the small screen

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23rd February 2025
While The Crown has stolen the spotlight for the last decade as the royal period drama, another love story is taking centre stage in a brand new period drama!  King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway are now well loved in their country and have just marked thirty four years on the throne. They continue to carry out royal engagements even in their late eighties. However, their future together was…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria channels historic queen in a very unexpected way

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20th February 2025
Crown Princess Victoria has made an unexpected nod to one of the most famous queens of all in her latest appearance. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria have held a meeting with Sweden’s Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The Swedish monarch and prime minister meet regularly to discuss government plans and issues. And, occasionally, the heir joins…
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