Greece

Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark undertakes 10-day mission with Axion Hellas

Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark has undertaken a 10-day mission with Axion Hellas, the royal revealed on his Instagram account on Easter. The trip took place the week ahead of Easter Sunday. This was the Prince’s eight mission to date and one of the “most successful yet,” according to his Instagram post. They travelled to the islands of Astypalaia, Halki (also called…
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Spain

Spanish Royal Family attends Easter Mass at Majorca

The Spanish Royal Family has traditionally celebrated Easter by attending a Mass on the Island of Majorca (Mallorca). Queen Sofía and her daughter-in-law, Queen Letizia walked side by side despite their public quarrel at the Easter Mass last year. This morning King Felipe…
Sweden

Crown Princess Family of Sweden releases new images for Easter

To celebrate Easter Sunday, the Crown Princess Family of Sweden released new images on Instagram. The three photos were taken by Crown Princess Victoria on the island of Öland and feature her and Prince Daniel’s two children, Princess Estelle (7) and Prince Oscar (3) during a walk over Easter weekend. The family sent the simple message, “Glad pÃ¥sk!” which means Happy Easter in…
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European Royals

Royals send messages of support after Sri Lanka attacks

Several explosions rocked hotels and churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, causing the deaths of at least 157 people and injuring dozens more. Sri Lanka’s president, Maithripala Sirisena, said that he was shocked by the explosions and appealed for calm. The prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, wrote on Twitter: “I strongly condemn the cowardly attacks on our people today. I call upon all…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe surrounded by Crown Prince Family to celebrate her 79th birthday

On 16 April, Queen Margrethe celebrated her 79th birthday at Marselisborg Palace in Aarhus. The Queen always makes a balcony appearance with the Royal Family to celebrate her birthday with the Danish people each year. She usually marks the occasion at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, but when Easter Sunday falls on the same week as her birthday, she celebrates at Marselisborg Palace as this is…
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