Sweden

The sapphire tiara that became the favourite of an historic queen

Queen Silvia, who has been consort of Sweden longer than anyone else in the country’s history, is rather fond of the sapphire tiara belonging to her family’s dynasty. She’s worn it on many important occasions, including a string of Nobel Prize ceremonies and at the wedding of her only son, Prince Carl Philip. But the tiara, which is part of a particularly impressive parure, has a…
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Monaco

The prince and princess taking lead role in royal family's Christmas rush

Monaco’s royal family has had a high profile in recent days as Christmas approaches and taking a starring role in the public image of the Grimaldis are the heir to the throne, Prince Jacques, and his sister, Princess Gabriella. The twins turned nine on December 10th 2023 and to mark the birthday, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene shared a new image of them, taken on the country’s national…
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Sweden

Swedish royals shine at Nobel festivities in Stockholm

It’s one of the most anticipated events in the royal calendar each year, and the Swedish Royal Family never fails to disappoint at the Nobel Prize ceremonies. The annual event begins in the Stockholm Concert Hall where King Carl XVI Gustaf presents each of the Nobel Prizes to the laureates. This year, he was supported by Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince…
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Belgium

Princess Delphine requests Belgian government grant her same rights as siblings

Princess Delphine of Belgium has written to the Belgian government to request they grant her the same rights as two of her older half-siblings. The Princess wrote a letter to Prime Minister Alexander De Croo to express her displeasure about her treatment. The letter was written after King’s Day, which takes place on 15 November, when Delphine was not invited to attend. Delphine, who…
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