European RoyalsLuxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa hears "strong and moving testimonies" from young mothers at Red Cross home

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6th February 2020
Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg paid a visit to support young mothers earlier this week when she stopped by the Norbert Ensch Reception Centre in Contern. She visited the Zoé and Yua groups, which were created to give housing and other vital services for young parents and their children. The reception centre is a service implemented by the Luxembourg Red Cross, of which the Grand…
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Serbia

Crown Princess Katherine expresses solidarity with cancer patients

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6th February 2020
On World Cancer Day, Crown Princess Kathrine of Serbia expressed solidarity with cancer patients in Serbia and worldwide. Her Royal Highness issued a statement where she said: “On the World Cancer Day I would like to draw your attention to the fact that cancer is preventable and by having regular medical check-ups, screening, prevention of risk factors and vaccination programs, which are of…
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DenmarkFeatures

Who is Crown Princess Mary of Denmark?

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5th February 2020
Birth and Childhood Mary Elizabeth Donaldson was born on 5 February 1972 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. She was the youngest child of Donald and Henrietta Donaldson. She has two older sisters, Jane and Patricia, and an older brother, John. Mary’s mother died in…
Norway

King Harald on his health: ''better and better''

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5th February 2020
On Tuesday, His Majesty presented the National Association for Public Health Research Prizes for 2020. Ulrik Wisløff received the National Association for Public Health’s Heart Research Award today. This year’s winners of the Dementia Research Award was Anders…
Luxembourg

Luxembourg judicial police launch preliminary investigation into alleged physical violence against employees at Grand Ducal Court

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4th February 2020
The judicial police in Luxembourg have launched a preliminary investigation into the alleged physical violence against employees at the Grand Ducal Court. The allegations came to light during a recent interview on the RTL Radio Press Club broadcast where several cases of supposed physical violence against the staff at the Court were discussed. The public prosecutor will not make any…
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Sweden

Princess Estelle gets a foundation

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4th February 2020
Princess Estelle of Sweden, who will celebrate her eighth birthday later this month, has a foundation in her name. The Princess Estelle Cultural Foundation (Prinsessan Estelles Kulturstiftelse) was established in 2019 by her parents, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince…
Spain

Spanish Royal Family attends opening of parliament

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4th February 2020
King Felipe and Queen Letizia were accompanied by their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía at the solemn opening of the Spanish parliament, the Cortes Generales. The royals arrived at the Congress of Deputies and were greeted by President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez and Chief of State of Defense Major, Miguel Ángel Villarroya. Military honours were then presented before His…
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