Monaco

Name revealed of eight-in-line to the Monégasque throne

The name of the eight-in-line to the Monégasque throne has been revealed. Hola! Magazine had the exclusive scoop on the newborn’s name, who was born on 28 February at the Princess Grace Hospital Centre in Monaco. The baby boy has been named Stefano Ercole Carlo Casiraghi. He is the first child of Pierre Casiraghi and his wife, Italian aristocrat and journalist, Beatrice Borromeo; he is…
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Monaco

Birth of fourth grandchild for Princess Caroline of Hanover

Last year, Royal Central announced that Pierre Casiraghi (son of Princess Caroline) and his wife, Beatrice Borromeo were expecting their first baby in early 2017. The Italian journalist gave birth to a healthy baby boy on 28 February in the small principality at the Princess…
European RoyalsFeatures

The influence of the House of Habsburg

One of the most influential and powerful royal houses of Europe, to this day many people (even those not familiar with Austrian history or royalty in general) are aware of the House of Habsburg and its significant impact on the development of Europe from the medieval ages through to the present day. Throughout its vast history, the family has ruled over nearly all of the continent of Europe at…
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European Royals

It's a girl for the Hereditary Prince and Princess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

The Hereditary Prince and Princess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha welcomed the birth of a daughter on Wednesday in Munich. This is the couple’s second daughter. His Highness, Hubertus, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (41), released a statement to members of the media: “With great joy and gratitude, we announce the birth of our daughter Madeleine Aurelia Viktoria Carin of…
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FeaturesSweden

Who is Princess Estelle of Sweden?

Her Royal Highness Princess Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary was born on 23 February 2012 at Karolinska University Hospital in Solna, Sweden, to Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden. Her birth was celebrated with 21-gun salutes in Stockholm. Her name and title of…
Norway

Long queues forced the Norwegian castle to extend it opening hours yesterday

Yesterday, His Majesty King Harald of Norway turned 80-years-old. The King himself was on vacation abroad with the family, but many Norwegians nevertheless wanted to celebrate the King’s birthday. From 11 Norwegian fortresses, a birthday-salute to the King at noon was fired, but it was at the royal castle that something special happened. The Prime Minister and the President of the Norwegian…
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