European RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Europe's youth who will one day reign

They may be young now, but one day these toddlers and young children will reign on the thrones of their countries. So who are the youngest heirs in Europe? Hereditary Prince Jacques of Monaco: Although born after his sister, Princess Gabriella, who is two minutes older, Hereditary Prince Jacques will one day be the Sovereign Prince of Monaco as Monaco abides by male-preference…
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European RoyalsHistory

Which European royals are not in line for the British throne?

Nearly every European monarch is related to the House of Windsor in some way or another. King Christian IX of Denmark and Queen Victoria of Great Britain both sought to marry their numerous children and grandchildren into houses across Europe, and these bloodlines are still intertwined to this day. However, that does not mean that every European royal related to King Charles III is in line for the…
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Spain

The line of succession to the Spanish throne

Spain’s line of succession is governed by male-preference cognatic primogeniture, meaning a younger brother would take precedence over an older sister in the line of succession. This was the case for the current monarch, King Felipe VI, who has two older sisters…
Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik represents his mother at the consecration of new Bishop

As he continues to act as regent following his mother’s recent back surgery, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark attended the consecration of a new bishop.  On Palm Sunday, 2 April, the heir to the Danish throne travelled to Odense, west of Copenhagen, to watch as Mads Davidsen was made a Bishop for the Diocese of Funen.  The service took place in Odense’s Cathedral, and the Crown Prince…
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Denmark

The line of succession to the Danish throne

The Danish line of succession is relatively short compared to its British counterpart, with only 11 royals eligible to inherit the throne. The current laws that govern succession were adopted in 1953 and is limited to the descendants of King Christian X. Since 2009…
Luxembourg

First photos revealed of Prince Francois of Luxembourg

The first photos of Prince Francois of Luxembourg have been released by the Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg after his birth on 27 March. Several solo images of the little royal were released, along with one image with his doting parents. © Céline Maia – StudioByC © Céline Maia – StudioByC © Céline Maia – StudioByC As of writing this article, no photos have yet been…
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