Sweden

First photo of Sweden's newest prince released

The Swedish Royal Court released the first photo of their newest member yesterday on their official website and social media accounts. The image shows the little royal in his car seat with his parents, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia outside their home of Villa Solbacken. Big brother, one-year-old Prince Alexander is not featured. Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia are back home at Villa…
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Sweden

First photo of Sweden’s newest prince released

The Swedish Royal Court released the first photo of their newest member yesterday on their official website and social media accounts. The image shows the little royal in his car seat with his parents, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia outside their home of Villa…
Sweden

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia’s second child – What will the name be?

A short time ago it became known that Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia of Sweden has given birth to a healthy baby. Both mother and child are in good health.Now there are two major questions. What will be the name of the little Prince or Princess be and what title will the newest member of the Swedish Royal Family have?H.R.H. Prince Alexander’s christening at Drottningholm…
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Sweden

Princess Madeleine forced to announce third pregnancy early

Princess Madeleine was forced to reveal her third pregnancy earlier than she planned, various Swedish media outlets have reported. The Swedish Royal Family had, naturally, been aware for a while that there would be another member of their family early next year. After revealing she was expecting her third child to friends, it became apparent that the news was going to break before the Royal Court…
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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima gets transparent braces

Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has had transparent braces put on her teeth. The clear braces were noticed this past week while she was conducting engagements. Her first event this past week was on Tuesday when she made a surprise appearance in Delft, and then…
BelgiumEuropean Royals

Queen Paola of Belgium's brother dies at the age of 87

The brother of Queen Paola of Belgium, Don Antonello Ruffo di Calabria has died at the age of 87 in Rome. The death was announced yesterday via the Italian press. He had been admitted to the hospital to undergo an operation. Antonello founded the first ornithological nature park in Italy, the Selva di Paliano. He was an avid collector of steam trains and even built a private railway in…
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