Sweden

The royal birthday celebrations you probably haven't heard about

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15th September 2024
If there is one day in the calendar that’s a bumper birthday for the royals, it’s 15 September. The Duke of Sussex celebrates on that date as does Queen Letizia of Spain. However, one often-overlooked royal also marks his birthday – Prince Daniel of Sweden.  Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland was born Olof Daniel Westling on 15 September 1973 to Olle and Ewa Westling in…
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Sweden

Prince Daniel gets helping hand for big race

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10th September 2024
Prince Daniel’s Race Day took place this weekend and Prince Oscar joined his dad for a fun day in Solna.  Prince Daniel and Prince Oscar looked to have a great Sunday at Hagaparken for Prince Daniel’s Race Day, also known as GenPep. Prince Daniel founded the event to help children understand the importance of movement and exercise and to enjoy being active.  Sunday’s event included a…
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Spain

King Felipe marks start of judicial year with all eyes on his tails

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6th September 2024
King Felipe of Spain turned to his tails for an important event on the Spanish royal calendar. On Thursday, 5 September, King Felipe oversaw the formal opening of the official 2024/2025 Judicial year in Spain. King Felipe took to tails to start the judicial year in Spain (Casa Real Instagram still/ fair use) His Majesty was welcomed to the Tribunal Superior de Justicia by new…
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The Netherlands

The stunning Dutch sapphires worn by queens

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5th September 2024
The Dutch Royal Family have several substantial tiaras in their jewellery vaults, but there is one tiara that stands above the rest- the Durch Sapphire Parure Tiara. There has been considerable debate on which jeweller created this massive tiara. Recent research shows that it was most likely made by the Maison van der Stichel around 1881 for Queen Emma. [getty…
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