Spain

Spain's future queen attends opening of parliament amidst political controversy

Princess Leonor has attended the opening of Spain’s new legislative session for the first time as political controversy continues to swirl. The heir to the throne, who swore allegiance to the country’s constitution when she turned 18 at the end of October, was at the Cortes in Madrid with her parents, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. The opening session comes just days after…
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The Netherlands

Queen Maxima adopts surprising new pet

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has adopted surprising new pets. The Queen of the Netherlands adopted three hedgehogs, who are now living in the gardens of Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague. The Government Information Service (RVD) has not revealed where the animals…
Norway

The favourite relation who inspired the name chosen by a future queen for her heir

Much is known about the life of the new King Charles III, but few know the story behind why he received his first name. The answer is that His Majesty is named after Queen Elizabeth’s favourite uncle, a Norwegian king. The Norwegian and British royal families have very close ties. In 1896, Princess Maud of Wales married Prince Carl of Denmark. In 1905, this couple became King and Queen of…
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Norway

Norwegian Royal Court announces plans for Prince Sverre Magnus's 18th birthday

The Norwegian Royal Court has announced plans for Prince Sverre Magnus’s 18th birthday. The Prince, third in line to the Norwegian throne, will turn 18 on 3 December. As he is not the direct heir, celebrations for him will be subdued in comparison to that of his older sister, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who will one day be Queen of Norway. Sverre Magnus’s grandparents, King…
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Denmark

The prince who proposed to a future queen with a jewel inspired by an empress

While royal engagement rings are typically impressive based on their size, value, and history, there are some that are more unique than others. Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s engagement ring is particularly special among her peers. The then-Princess Margrethe of Denmark met Henri de Laborde de Monpezat, a French diplomat, in the early 1960s while she was studying at the London School of…
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