European Royals

Marie Jose, the last Queen of Italy

She was the ‘May Queen’ whose reign lasted little more than a month but left its mark in royal history. Marie-Jose was always a bit of a maverick who had her own views and no fear of sharing them. Those opinions would become a saving grace for the dynasty she married into when she became its one public dissenting voice against the fascism taking over their country. But…
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Sweden

A romantic but reluctant queen

She was the royal who insisted she would only marry for love while he was a prince with a broken heart and no desire to wed again. However, on a summer’s day, exactly a century ago, they fell in love in London and began a royal romance that would lead to a crown and change the attitudes of a whole royal family. The love story of Lady Louise Mountbatten and Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden…
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Denmark

Denmark's new king attends parliamentary reception on first full day of reign

The King and Queen of Denmark have attended a reception at the country’s parliament as a brand new reign gets under way. On a snowy morning in Copenhagen, King Frederik X and Queen Mary arrived at the parliament where Queen Margrethe was waiting to greet them. Their Majesties were welcomed by dignitaries as well as family members on this first official event of the reign of Frederik…
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Denmark

King Frederik X's special gift to youngest children

King Frederik X has bestowed his children with a special gift as he marks the beginning of his reign: Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine have all been named Knights of the Order of the Elephant. This tradition has been long-held within Denmark…
Denmark

Sealed with a kiss: the crowning moment of a day of history for King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark

The King and Queen of Denmark sealed the start of a new reign with a lingering kiss during a balcony appearance. King Frederik and Queen Mary were greeted with huge cheers as they kissed just minutes after the proclamation of the new reign. The couple had held hands and hugged as they appeared before tens of thousands waiting for them at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen. Less than an…
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