Miss Hellqvist is a former model and has
been dating Prince Carl Philip for over four years. She has become
close with the Royal Family, attending the wedding of Princess
Madeleine and Christopher O’Neill in 2013, and ringing in the New
Year with the family on a Swiss Alps holiday. Sofia is
29-years-old. The press conference was held at 5.30pm in the garden
of the Royal Palace. An official…
The abdication of Juan Carlos comes
during a period of other notable abdications of Monarchs both in
Europe and around the world including in 2013 in the Netherlands
and Belgium and also the abdication of the Emir of Qatar and the
resignation of the Pope. Juan Carlos’s…
The cherub-cheeked three-month-old, who
is fifth in line to the throne, will be christened by Anders
Wejryd, Archbishop of Uppsala and Primate of the Church of Sweden,
which is the largest Evangelical Lutheran faith community in the
world, and is known for its liberal…
The Spanish PM, Mariano Rajoy, has
confirmed that Prince Felipe, Prince of Asturias will now replace
his father as monarch once the Spanish legislature pass an
act for the King to renounce the throne and allow the
succession to take place. 76-year-old King Juan Carlos will
abdicate later this year. The announcement was not a surprise
to many as his health has been known to be deteriorating and…
During a cabinet meeting held at the
Royal Palace of Stockholm on Wednesday afternoon, King Carl XVI
Gustaf announced to the Government the baby's name chosen by the
new parents, and the royal title the fifth in line will be known
as. "At the cabinet meeting, The…
The new proud parents posted a photo on
the official Facebook page for the Swedish Royal Family with the
adorable image showing the beaming parents holding their daughter
in a car seat. "Princess Madeleine and Mr. O'Neill leave the
hospital with their…
A royal playmate is on the way for Prince
George… In the wake of the excitement over three royal weddings
last weekend, royal admirers were treated to more good news,
courtesy of the Swedish Royal Court… H.R.H. Princess Madeleine and
Mr. Christopher O’NeillPhoto: Brigitte Grenfeldt, copyright Royal
Court, Sweden Official word came from the Palace on Tuesday that
fairytale newlywed Princess…
Nearly a year and a half after falling
into a coma after a skiing accident in Austria, Prince Friso of The
Netherlands has died aged 44 officials confirmed. Prince Friso died
from complications after a skiing accident in Austria. In July,
Prince Friso was transferred from a…
The former Prince Philippe, Duke of
Brabant has now taken the oath for the throne of Belgium and has
become King Philippe of the Belgians. The new King and Queen of the
Belgians: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. His father, King Albert
II, abdicated shortly before and due…
His Majesty The King of the Belgians has
begun his final preparations for his abdication this Sunday when he
will formally hand over Kingship to his son, who will become King
Philippe. King Albert II has been King of the Belgians for almost
20 years and announced earlier in the month that he would be
abdicating because he says his health is no longer good enough to
continue his duties. He will…
