Monaco

Prince Albert praises Caroline and defends Charlene in new interview

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29th January 2017
In an interview with People Magazine, Prince Albert of Monaco has opened up about his family. He praises the strength of his older sister, Princess Caroline, who he says is his biggest confidant. He also takes the time to defend his wife, Princess Charlene against complaints that she doesn’t do enough in Monaco. Both women recently celebrated their birthdays – Caroline on 23 January…
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Denmark

Contrary to reports, Crown Prince Frederik is not buying his wife an island

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25th January 2017
Reports in Australian and British media have claimed that Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark had made plans to purchase his wife, Crown Princess Mary an island for her 45th birthday coming up on 5 February. The Royal Danish House has come out to quash these rather absurd claims which included a claim that His Royal Highness paid 69 million Danish kroner for the island off the coast of Tasmania…
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European RoyalsLuxembourgOther

Princess Tessy releases statement about her divorce

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19th January 2017
Following the news of her forthcoming divorce, Princess Tessy of Luxembourg has apparently released a statement to some media outlets. The statement read, “I am very sad to confirm that Louis and I are getting divorced after 12 years together. Despite our separation, we will always remain unified by parenthood to our two precious boys. It is extremely sad for both of us to realise that we…
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Sweden

Princess Birgitta of Sweden celebrates 80th birthday

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19th January 2017
Today, 19 January, Princess Birgitta of Sweden, older sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf, turns 80. For this special occasion, the Princess has given an exclusive interview on her life, her children and her family. Princess Birgitta of Sweden, Princess of Hohenzollern was born…
BelgiumFeatures

Who is Princess Claire of Belgium?

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18th January 2017
Claire Louise Coombs was born on 18 January 1974 to Nicholas John Coombs, a British-born businessman, and his Belgian wife, Nicole Eva Gabrielle Thérèse (née Mertens). She has an older sister, Joanna and a younger brother, Matthew. The family moved to Dion-le-Val, near Brussels in Francophone Wallonia in 1977 when Claire was 3-years-old. After completing her primary and secondary education…
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