One of the highlights of Christmas Day in
many UK households is The Queen’s Speech at 3:00 pm. Denmark has a
similar highlight but at 6:00 pm on New Year’s Eve where Queen
Margrethe gives a speech which is broadcast live on television,
radio and the internet. Traditionally this address is given from
the Queen’s drawing room in Christian IX’s Palace at Amalienborg.
However, this year the…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome President of China to Spain
28th November 2018
The King and Queen of Spain are hosting
the President of China on a state visit to their country. This
morning King Felipe and Queen Letizia officially welcomed Xi
Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the Royal Palace in Madrid in
a traditional ceremony. Their three-day…
King Willem-Alexander flew commercial flight from Amsterdam to Turkey
28th November 2018
Last Saturday His Majesty King Willem
Alexander flew a commercial flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul in
Turkey. His Majesty was a co-pilot on a KLM flight with a
Boeing 737 carrying 131 passengers. The Dutch monarch has
previously revealed his great hobby and interest of…
According to a survey published by the
Istituto Piepoli about 12 million Italians, 15% of the population,
are in favour of a return of the monarchy. Because of this, His
Royal Highness Prince Emmanuel of Savoy continues his fight for a
new Italian monarchy. Last week, he spoke about his idea to
establish the Italian monarchy in several Italians newspapers.
Among them the Italian paper Mole24 who…
Crown Prince Couple of Denmark present Crown Prince Couple's Prize 2018
27th November 2018
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess
Mary presented the Crown Prince Couple Prize for 2018 on Saturday
in Aalborg. The Crown Prince Couple Prize was created in 2004
following their wedding, with the funding provided as a gift from
the Bikuben Foundation. There are four…
Belgium's Princess Elisabeth to appear on a stamp for her 18th birthday
25th November 2018
The Belgian Postal Service have announced
their new stamps for 2019, and one of them will celebrate the
eighteenth birthday of Princess Elisabeth. The stamp will be issued
on the 21st October, four days before her actual birthday, although
the design is currently being kept…
King of Sweden sends condolence message to President Trump after California wildfires
24th November 2018
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has sent
his condolences to President Donald Trump after fires ravaged
California. So far, 87 have been killed, and almost 500 are still
missing. According to the California Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection, a total area of nearly 400 square miles have
been destroyed. His Majesty remarked: “The Queen and I wish to
express our most sincere condolences…
On Wednesday, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe
II of Denmark attended a series of events during her visit to the
military camp of the Royal Danish Lifeguard in Copenhagen. Her
Majesty started her visit by attending an impressive military
parade by several regiments from the Royal…
On Wednesday Crown Princess Victoria
stepped out to visit the National Library of Sweden and learn more
about the National Library Strategy. During her visit, the Crown
Princess received a lovely surprise from the library staff. Dressed
in a baby blue suit, Crown Princess…
On Thursday it was announced that Her
Royal Highness Princess Maria del Carmen Carolina Antonia of
Bourbon-Two Sicilies passed away on Wednesday, 21 November 2018.
The sad news was published by the Princess’s nephew, His Royal
Highness Prince Carlo of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, the Duke of Castro.
Princess Maria del Carmen was 94-years-old. Princess Maria del
Carmen was born in the city of…
