Denmark

Crown Prince Christian celebrates birthday with new portrait

Crown Prince Christian may be away from Denmark, but that doesn’t mean he’s not celebrating his birthday in royal tradition: a brand-new portrait to mark his 19th birthday. The royal, who earlier this year became Crown Prince of Denmark and has acted as regent on several occasions, is marking his birthday in east Africa. View this post on…
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Spain

Princess Leonor in naval uniform on day of historic first

For the second year, Princess Leonor attended the National Day military parade in her military uniform. Last year saw the Princess sport the gala uniform for cadets of the Zaragoza General Military Academy, in the recognisable army green colour. She wore her Toison de Oro collar, together with the ordinance tie.  This year, she wore the gala uniform for cadets of the Naval Academy in…
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Norway

King and queen reveal their autumn project: picking their own tombs

The King and Queen of Norway are planning where they’ll spend eternity together. Harald V and Sonja are looking at settling all the details of their joint tombs – although royal officials say the project is at an early stage. The couple’s plans for eternity have been revealed in a rather more down to earth document. The Norwegian government’s proposal for the…
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Denmark

Queen Mary welcomes holiday season in Denmark

Although it is only October, the holiday season is fast approaching. Queen Mary of Denmark welcomed a favourite holiday tradition as she unveiled the 2024 Christmas Stamp.  Queen Mary visited Copenhagen City Hall to carry out a special tradition now in its 117th year…
Luxembourg

The new power couple of Luxembourg

With Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie now centre stage in Luxembourg, it’s time to meet the new royal power couple in Europe. What’s Changed? © House of the Grand Duke / Kary Barthelmey On Tuesday, Grand Duke Henri…
Denmark

King Frederik sees important environment exhibition

While Queen Mary spent much of her time in Brazil last week learning about the Amazonian climate, King Frederik spent his time learning about water and the role it plays in climate.  The King visited the Danish Architecture Centre (the DAC) on Monday to see a new exhibition, “Water is Coming”. King Frederik was welcomed to the DAC by CEO Kent Martinussen. He was given a tour of…
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