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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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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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

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…
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Sweden

UPDATE: Princess Sofia of Sweden has given birth to a son

Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia of Sweden has given birth to a healthy baby boy at Danderyd Hospital at 11:24 am. Both mother and child are doing well according to the Royal Court. The new prince weighs 3400 g and is 49cm long. The press release said, “The Office of The Marshal of the Realm is delighted to announce that HRH Princess Sofia gave birth to a healthy child Thursday the 31…
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