European Royals

Seven things to know about the big Royal Wedding of 2015

Exactly a week from today the Royal Wedding of the Year will take place in Stockholm. The only son of the King and Queen of Sweden, Prince Carl Philip, will marry fiancee of just under a year, Sofia Hellqvist, in a glittering ceremony on June 13th which will be attended by many of Europe’s royals. With seven days to go, here are seven things to know about this year’s big Royal Wedding. The…
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Monaco

A royal dynasty welcomes a baby girl in London

A baby girl of royal descent was born in a hospital in London. But don’t panic, you’ve not missed the arrival of THAT royal baby. This little person isn’t the one who will be giving Prince George the run around in the nurseries of Amner Hall and Kensington Palace. The…
Monaco

Twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella presented to crowds in Monaco

Monaco’s Royal twins made their first public appearance on Wednesday 7th January as their parents, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, appeared on the Royal palace balcony each carrying a baby swaddled in white blankets. The twins and their parents were greeted by a cheering crowd. The twins were born on December 10th 2014 at the Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco. Princess Gabriella was…
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Spain

Spain’s Princess Cristina to stand trial

<![CDATA[The King of Spain's sister, Princess Cristina, is set to stand trial over alleged tax fraud linking to her husband's business dealings. This is the first time in Spain's history where a member of it's Royal Family has been put in the dock to…
Monaco

Princess Charlene of Monaco gives birth to twins

<![CDATA[Princess Charlene of Monaco has given birth to twins, a boy and a girl. It was thought that the Princess would give birth close to Christmas, and the South-African former swimmer was admitted to Princess Grace hospital around lunchtime today, local time. The…
European RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Queen to be joined by European royals at opening of Flanders memorial

<![CDATA[The Queen will be joined by the Grand Duke of Luxembourg and the King of the Belgians on Thursday as she opens the new Flanders memorial garden at Wellington Barracks, as part of events and memorials commemorating 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War. Joined also by the Duke of Edinburgh and Duke of Cambridge, The Queen and the King of the Belgians will both lay wreaths…
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Monaco

Prince Albert and Charlene expecting twins

<![CDATA[Prince Albert of Monaco and wife Charlene are confirmed to be expecting twins, according to Hello! Canada. The magazine tweeted that they have spoken to the couple, confirming the news. Speculation has been rife over the topic since the pregnancy was…
Sweden

Sweden's Prince Carl Philip announces engagement

<![CDATA[Prince Carl Philip of Sweden is engaged to marry his long-term girlfriend in Sweden in the summer of next year, the Swedish royal court announced. The 35-year-old prince, son of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, will marry Sofia Hellqvist – a former model. Miss Hellqvist is a former model and has been dating Prince Carl Philip for over four years. She has become close with the…
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