King Felipe has overseen the swearing in of Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, for a new term but the appointment follows a time of controversy which has led to division across the country.
Pedro Sanchez was officially appointed to the role again at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on the morning of November 17th 2023 with Spain’s King in attendance.
Felipe VI looked solemn as the PSOE…
The royal bride whose dress came via a department store
16th November 2023
The marriage of Sonja Haraldsen to the future King of Norway, on August 29th 1968, marked a moment of joy in a relationship that had caused huge debate as soon as it was known about. For the bride had no royal blood in a monarchy where princes were expected to wed regally.
The queen who fought an assassin with flowers
16th November 2023
She was the queen who tried to save her dynasty with nothing more than a bouquet of flowers. Maria Amelia saw her husband and eldest son mortally wounded at close range in an assassination that would hasten the demise of their dynasty. She had done all she could to save the…
Princess Madeleine attends Nobel event in Washington D.C.
16th November 2023
Princess Madeleine of Sweden and her husband, Chris O’Neill, have attended a Nobel event at the Swedish Embassy in Washington D.C.
As the couple will be unable to attend the Nobel festivities in Stockholm in December, the royals (who reside in Florida) travelled to the American capital for an event with American Nobel laureates at the House of Sweden and the Swedish Ambassador to the…
King Felipe makes first appearance since political protests across Spain
15th November 2023
King Felipe and Queen Letizia have carried out a series of engagements against a backdrop of protests in Spain against the formation of a new government.
They opened a new art exhibition in Madrid together before Queen Letizia went on to present journalism…
History was made in Denmark when Prince Christian made his solemn oath to honour the Danish Constitution.
Prince Christian attended the Council of State for the first time since turning 18, and during that meeting, the Prince declared that he would be loyal to the…
Prince Christian makes solemn oath to honour Danish constitution
14th November 2023
Prince Christian of Denmark has taken a solemn oath to protect his country’s constitution.
The prince, second in line to the throne, took the pledge just weeks after turning 18 and coming of age.
Since reaching his majority, his constitutional role has altered.
Now that he has promised to protect the constitution, he can act as regent if required when his grandmother, Queen…
The lost wedding dress of a queen is rediscovered
13th November 2023
It was the gown worn by a princess to say ‘I do’ to a king and become a queen but despite its place in history, its location appears to have been unknown for decades.
The fact no one seems to have known where it might be has only come to light the wedding…
King Philippe attends commemoration for war victims
12th November 2023
King Philippe of the Belgians has attended the annual commemoration for war victims in Brussels.
The event takes place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the foot of the Congress Column to honour those who died in World War I and World War II. It also serves as a way…
Better late than never! Prince Daniel celebrates 50th birthday
12th November 2023
Over 200 guests arrived at the Royal Palace of Stockholm to attend a very special celebration on 11 November.
Prince Daniel of Sweden hosted a private party to celebrate his 50th birthday – 57 days after his actual birthday. The Prince was forced to postpone his birthday bash due to King Carl XVI Gustaf’s lavish Golden Jubilee celebrations in September.
The Prince turned 50 on…