Denmark

Prince Christian makes solemn oath to honour Danish constitution

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…
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Greece

The lost wedding dress of a queen is rediscovered

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…
Belgium

King Philippe attends commemoration for war victims

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…
Sweden

Better late than never! Prince Daniel celebrates 50th birthday

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…
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Sweden

Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill to attend Nobel event in the United States

Princess Madeleine of Sweden and her husband, Chris O’Neill, may not be scheduled to attend the December Nobel Prize events in Sweden this year, but that does not mean they are missing all of the Nobel fun. The couple will attend the 2023 Nobel Prize dinner at the Swedish Embassy in Washington D.C., on 13 November. The Information Department at the Royal Court told Svenskdam about the…
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Spain

From one queen to another- a trio of royal jewels on loan for an important visit

The Queen of Denmark is hosting The King and Queen of Spain for the first official Spanish visit to Denmark in nearly half a century. Queen Letizia turned to some of her mother-in-law’s favourite jewels for the occasion.  Casa de S.M. el Rey For their arrival, Queen Letizia wore a pair ruby and diamond earrings; these distinctive earrings are shaped like a dove holding a wreath. They are…
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