The Crown Prince Couple of Norway visited
the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) at Ås, just
outside the capital of Oslo, on Thursday of last week. During the
display of the exhibition, ‘no insects – no food‘, Her Royal
Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit and His Royal Highness Crown
Prince Haakon were offered food made from crickets, flour beetles
and grasshoppers. While…
37 percent of young Russians want to restore the monarchy
25th March 2017
Only 37 percent of all young Russians
want to restore the monarchy in their country. This emerged
from a major survey conducted by Izvestia. More than 1,800 people
were asked a series of questions about their attitudes and feelings
towards a reintroduction of the monarchy…
European monarchs and other royals from
across the world have sent their condolences to Her Majesty
following the horrendous terror attack in London on Wednesday. The
Queen has so far received messages from Belgium, Greece, Jordan,
Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, and…
King of Belgium phones Queen Elizabeth to express condolences following terror attack
23rd March 2017
King Philippe of Belgium has phoned Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth to express his condolences following
the terror attack in London where three innocent people lost their
lives. The King told Her Majesty that the thoughts of Belgium are
with the people of the United Kingdon, also expressing
his best wishes to the victims as to those recovering in
hospital. The terror attack on Wednesday occurred…
There was uncertainty associated with the
dinner hosted by Queen Margrethe of Denmark this week. This meant
that there was an unusually large press turnout outside Amalienborg
Palace in Copenhagen. Both Danish and Scandinavian press were
present and tried as best they could…
Breaking News: Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden are expecting their second child
23rd March 2017
It was announced by the Swedish Royal
Court that Their Royal Highnesses Prince Carl Philip and Princess
Sofia are expecting their second child. The birth is expected in
September. Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia released the
following statement, “We are happy to…
Who was Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg?
23rd March 2017
On 5 January 1921, Jean Benoît Guillaume
Robert Antoine Louis Marie Adolphe Marc d’Aviano, or the then
Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, was born in Berg Castle in
central Luxembourg to Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg and
Prince Félix. He had four younger sisters (Princesses Elisabeth,
Marie-Adélaïde, Marie Gabrielle and Alix) and one younger brother
(Prince Charles). Of his…
His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium has
released a statement this morning to mark the first anniversary of
the Belgian terror attacks that took place in Brussels. His Majesty
said, “On 22 March 2016, we were at the centre of a particularly
cruel action. We were…
Prince Richard's funeral will take place next Tuesday
15th March 2017
As the time passes, more details have
been revealed about Prince Richard’s death. The Danish Royal Court
confirmed Wednesday morning at Berleburg Castle that the funeral of
the recently deceased Prince Richard will take place Tuesday next
week at 2 pm. The funeral will…
His Highness Prince Richard died Monday,
and the news was released yesterday morning in a press release
by Princess Benedikte’s private secretary. Princess Benedikte
is, naturally, in deep sorrow. The same can be said for all the
members of the Danish Royal Family, and Queen Margrethe has ordered
that the flag be at half-mast at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.
Sadly, Princess Benedikte…

