Denmark

Princess Marie visits Uganda as Patron of DanChurchAid

On 26 February, Princess Marie started a five-day humanitarian trip to Uganda as Patron of DanChurchAid. On the first day of her visit, Princess Marie first visited the DanChurchAid’s office where she was welcomed by the DCA Country Manager Peter Bo Larsen. Princess Marie toured the office before attending an information and security briefing. Princess Marie posed for photos with all the…
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British RoyalsEuropean RoyalsFeaturesHistory

Carolina - The blue-eyed Princess who became the grandmother of Europe

It has been nearly two years since I first saw the portrait of a young Princess with blue eyes in a beautiful blue dress. Since then I’ve visited archives, held her letters to her brother in my hand and visited the places where she lived and died. Carolina of Orange-Nassau was bornon28 February 1743 as the daughter of William IV, Prince of Orange and Anne, Princess Royal, the…
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European RoyalsSweden

Princess Sofia visits her charity 'Project Playground'

Princess Sofia of Sweden has recently arrived back in Sweden after a visit to the charity she co-founded, Project Playground, in Cape Town, South Africa. As Honorary Chair, the Princess remains actively involved in the non-profit organisation. It has been a while since Princess Sofia of Sweden had undertaken an official engagement or visit. Two weeks ago, the Princess was last seen on an outing…
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The Netherlands

Dutch royals pose for photos in Lech

The Dutch Royal Family has posed for their annual winter photoshoot in Lech. They hold the photoshoot in exchange for being left alone during their holidays. The Dutch royals have been visiting Lech for many years. King Willem-Alexander’s brother, Prince Friso, was…
Belgium

King Philippe reveals details of his special birthday celebrations

The King of the Belgians turns 60 in April and to mark this big birthday, he’s hosting a very special party. Philippe and his wife, Queen Mathilde, will throw open the doors of Laeken Castle to one hundred people born on the same day as the monarch. Their guests will be treated to an afternoon of celebrations at the famous Belgian royal residence. To be invited, you have to be Belgian and…
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