Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates birthday in Stockholm

On Sunday, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden celebrated his 71st birthday in Stockholm in the traditional way. The flags waved throughout the country, a 21-gun salute was fired from fortresses across Sweden, and the Royal Family participated in a celebration in the courtyard of the Royal Palace in the Swedish capital. Many gathered at the Royal Palace to celebrate the King turning…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

New photos released of King Willem-Alexander for his 50th birthday

The Dutch Royal Court released five new photos of King Willem-Alexander on the occasion of his 50th birthday. The photos were taken at Villa Eikenhorst in Wassenaar, where the King lives with his family. In four of the photos, the King poses with the family dogs, Skipper and Nala. © RVD / Frank van Beek © RVD / Frank van Beek © RVD / Frank van Beek © RVD / Frank van Beek © RVD / Frank van…
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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima to join panel discussion with Ivanka Trump and Angela Merkel

Next week in Berlin, Her MajestyQueen Máxima of the Netherlands will join a panel discussion with First Daughter Ivanka Trump, who also serves as an advisor to her father, President Trump, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The discussion will focus on female entrepreneurship and is part of the Women 20 dialogue of the G20 being held in Germany from 24 through 26 of this month. More…
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Denmark

Who is Princess Isabella of Denmark?

On 21 April 2007, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark gave birth to her and Crown Prince Frederik’s second child. In October 2005, they had a son, Prince Christian, but this time, they had a baby girl at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen weighing 3350 gr. A 21-gun salute was…
Sweden

Chris O'Neill, husband of Princess Madeleine, faces criticism

Christopher O’Neill, the husband of Princess Madeleine of Sweden, has been criticised for enjoying the benefits of being part of the Swedish Royal family without holding a title or responsibilities. Two weeks ago, Chris O’Neill was on a visit to Sweden for a private business meeting. He travelled alone without Princess Madeleine or his children because it was only a short trip.
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