NorwayPalaces & Buildings

Norwegian princess selling royal property for reduced price

The only daughter of Norway’s King, Princess Martha Louise, has put the property ”Bloksberg” on the market again. She first listed the home for sale at Easter last year. For a few months, the property has been taken of the market but this weekend the property was enlisted once again, now with a different price. It’s been owned by the Norwegian Royal Family for over seventy years. When…
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InsightSpain

Who is Infanta Cristina of Spain?

Infanta Cristina Federica Victoria Antonia de la Santísima Trinidad de Borbón y de Grecia was born on 13 June 1965 to the then-Prince and Princess of Asturias (Juan Carlos and Sofía) at Sanyres Loreto in Madrid. The Infanta is the second child and younger daughter of…
European RoyalsRoyal WeddingsSweden

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia share special photos to mark their fifth wedding anniversary

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary with a behind the scenes glimpse of their special day. To mark the occasion the Duke and Duchess of Värmland shared some exclusive images from the day they exchanged vows. On June 13th 2015, Sweden witnessed the union of King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia’s only son, Prince Carl Philip and his Swedish girlfriend…
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Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit reveals her new hobby

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has revealed some new hobbies she’s taken up since the coronavirus pandemic took hold. The Norwegian Crown Princess did so in two posts on her Instagram. On Sunday, the Crown Princess revealed her first new pastime. In the form of a…
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June's Jewels: Spain's Best Pearls

Asturias Fleur-de-Lys Tiara [getty src=”469827298″ width=”396″ height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Queen Letizia is reported to have received this tiara as a fifth anniversary present from her husband, King Felipe, but didn’t wear it in public until 2015 when…
CoronavirusThe Netherlands

Princess Beatrix opens national "Play Outside" Day

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands has made her first appearance since the start of the pandemic and went to a children’s playground to officially open the 13th annual “Play Outside” Day. She last appeared in public on 4 March to present the Prince Friso Engineer Award. Princess Beatrix kicked off “Play Outside” Day from a playground in Baarn, together with Dave Ensberg-Kleijkers…
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BelgiumCoronavirus

Prince Joachim given fine of €10,400 for breaking quarantine measures

Prince Joachim of Belgium has been given a fine of €10,400 for breaking quarantine measures in Spain. Prince Joachim tested positive for the coronavirus after visiting Córdoba. He had travelled there after flying to Madrid from Belgium without going into quarantine for two weeks as required. It was initially reported that a private party he attended had more than 15 people present and…
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