European Royals

Prince Daniel of Saxony: "I do not want to become King of Poland"

Last month, The Polish political magazine, Polonia Christiana, published a longer article where they argue to reintroduce the monarchy in Poland. The magazine also criticised the Republic of Poland’s political system. The magazine Polonia Christiana does not state which royal family they support to take the throne. Now, one of the current candidates as King of Poland in a recent interview has…
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Spain

King Felipe joins protest march in Barcelona

No tinc por – I am not afraid. King Felipe VI of Spain joined hundred of thousands of people as they marched down the Passeig de Gràcia in a show of defiance after last week’s terror attacks that left 15 people dead and over 100 injured. It was the largest…
Denmark

Prince Henrik of Denmark discharged from hospital

After more than a week without any news of Prince Henrik’s health, the Danish Royal Court has announced that Prince Henrik has been discharged from hospital in Copenhagen. The Prince was hospitalised during his holiday in France and had been there since August 13. It’s the second time in only a few weeks that the Prince has received medical care at the hospital. The reason for the…
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Norway

Who is Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway?

Today we take a look at Norway’s future queen consort. Her Royal Highness was born on 19 August 1973 inKristiansand,Norway. She has one older sister and two older brothers. Her parents divorced when she was young, and both would eventually remarry. As a…
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Royal reactions and condolences for Barcelona stream in

After yet another deadly terror attack, this one in Barcelona, Spain, royals have reacted on social media and sent their condolences. At least 13 have been killed and over 100 injured after a terrorist ran over pedestrians with a van in the Las Ramblas district of Barcelona. Later, five terrorists were shot dead, and one was wounded by Spanish police in the nearby tourist town of Cambrils. Police…
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OtherSweden

Princess Leonore starts preschool in Sweden

Yesterday, Princess Leonore took the next step in her young life: she started Swedish pre-school. The Swedish Princess experienced her first day of Swedish preschool in Stockholm; however, Leonore has been attending a preschool in London for some time. The Swedish Royal…
BelgiumFeatures

Taking a look at The Royal Order of Leopold

The Order of Leopold is the oldest order of chivalry or knighthood in Belgium having been founded in July 1832, shortly after Belgium gained independence from the Netherlands. It takes its name from King Leopold I, who was the first King of the Belgians and instigated the award. There are three branches of the order, Military (Armed Forces), Maritime (Merchant Navy) and Civilian. Like many…
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