Denmark

Prince Joachim talks about his father's dementia diagnosis

The Danish Royal Family has created many headlines this summer and autumn, especially Prince Henrik, the husband of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II. First, the Prince said he did not want to be buried together with his wife, the Queen; he later criticised his wife and said that Denmark’s Queen treated him like a fool. It recently became known that Prince Henrik suffers from dementia. His…
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Sweden

Who is Prince Daniel of Sweden?

Prince Daniel of Sweden, Duke of Västergötland is the husband of Crown Princess Victoria, daughter and heir apparent of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. He was born Olof Daniel Westling on the 15 September 1973 in Örebro, Sweden. His parents, Olle and Ewa Westling, are…
Sweden

Princess Madeleine attends My Big Day seminar

ANNA-LENA AHLSTRÖM, THE ROYAL COURT, SWEDEN On Wednesday morning, Princess Madeleine of Sweden attended a seminar hosted by her patronage Min Stora Dag (My Big Day in English). The seminar was titled “When Life Does Not Follow Manuscript”and was held at the…
Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf sends condolence message to United States after devastating hurricanes

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has sent a condolence message to the United States after the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Irma in Florida over the past several weeks. In a letter to US President Donald Trump, the King said,“The Queen and I wish to express our deepest and most sincere condolences on the tragic loss of life and immense…
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Sweden

Swedish royal finances and taxes revealed

Recently, the Swedish Royal Family’s tax report was revealed. The Swedish newspaper Expressen was able to take a look at the financial situation of each member of the Swedish Royal Family. Swedes are, in general, very open about their income and financial situation.
European Royals

German Prince runs for office for far-right party

The German Prince, Constantin, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau is running for office for the German far-right party AfD, Alternative for Germany. The German Prince wants to represent his party in the Bundestag, the German parliament. This has, in recent days, been given a great deal of attention in German media. Alternative for Germany is a right-wing populist and Eurosceptic party in Germany, founded in…
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DenmarkEuropean Royals

Prince Henrik diagnosed with dementia

His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark, the husband of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, has been diagnosed with dementia, the Danish Royal Court announced. A series of examinations have been conducted during the late summer, and a team of specialists from the…
Luxembourg

Prince Sébastien joins Luxembourg Army

His Royal Highness Prince Sébastien of Luxembourg has joined the Luxembourg Army, the Grand Ducal Court announced on Monday. HRH Prince Sébastian taking his oath. © Cour grand-ducale / Olivier Minaire / Tous droits réservés He took the oath administered by Secretary…
Sweden

Name of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia’s son revealed

Proud grandfather King Carl XVI Gustaf announced that the second child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia would be named Gabriel Carl Walther and hold the Duchy of Darlana. His full title is His Royal Highness Prince Gabriel Carl Walther of Sweden, Duke of Darlana.He announced this at a cabinet meeting this morning alongside Crown Princess Victoria. The Prince’s names come from…
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