Sweden

Princesses put focus on the next generation on World Children's Day

Princess Madeleine of Sweden marked World Children’s Day on 20 November with a very special visit to a children’s hospital while Princess Sofia also focused on the next generation as she attended a UNICEF panel.  Princess Madeleine has dedicated herself to helping children through several of her patronages and roles. She is currently serving as the Deputy Honorary Chair of Childhood for…
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European Royals

A sparkling diamond tiara for a princess in New York

Princess Margriet of the Netherlands stunned in New York last week where she wore a simple but striking family tiara at a gala. Princess Margriet and her husband, Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven, attended the NAF Ball on 14 November, an annual event hosted by the Netherlands-America Foundation. Margriet is the sister of Queen Beatrix and the aunt of King Willem-Alexander. She sparkled…
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Belgium

Queen Paola missing as Belgium's royals mark special day

The Belgian Royal Family was missing a beloved member as they attended the annual King’s Day Te Deum at the Cathedral of Saints Michele and Gudula.  King Albert II, the former Belgian monarch, Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, and Prince Laurent all attended the traditional 15 November service. Queen Paola did not attend with her husband and children as she normally does, though. The…
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Denmark

Danish Royal Family to phase out royal warrants

The Danish Royal Family is phasing out their royal warrants in a bid to modernise their monarchy. “It is the Royal House’s opinion that a scheme that means that individual companies can claim special recognition from the Royal House for a number of years is no longer up to date,” according to a new statement from the Danish Royal Court. There are currently 104 companies with royal…
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