The bond between Prince Carl Philip of
Sweden and his nieces and nephews is known to be strong, but his
wife, Princess Sofia, has grown to have a special bond with young
Princess Estelle, who also happens to be Carl Philip’s goddaughter.
Sofia has been in Estelle’s life since the day she was born, and
she even attended the future queen’s christening in 2012 as Carl…
Princess Benedikte starts latest regency in Denmark by following long standing royal tradition
14th September 2023
While several members of the Danish royal
family are in Sweden to celebrate King Carl XVI Gustaf’s jubilee,
it is Princess Benedikte who is regent. And the princess, sister of
Queen Margrethe, has been carrying out some important engagements.
One of the things the…
As King Carl Gustaf marks 50 years on the Swedish throne, here are 50 facts on a jubilee king
14th September 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf marks 50 years on
the Swedish throne this month. To celebrate, we are taking a look
at 50 facts you may not know about the jubilee king. Carl Gustaf
was born in Haga Palace on 30 April 1946, and his father passed out
after his birth. His father…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is
on sick leave for two weeks but may need further rest after that.
The news was announced by the Norwegian Royal Court on September
13th 2023. The decision comes on the advice of the Crown Princess’
doctor. The Crown Princess is initially on sick leave for two
weeks, but this period may be extended. It means that the Crown
Princess cannot…
With the King of Sweden marking 50 years
on the throne, we give you a breakdown of who’s who in the Swedish
Royal Family. King Carl XVI Gustaf King Carl Gustaf was born on 30
April 1946 to Prince Gustaf Adolph and Princess Sibylla; he has
four older sisters. His…
Sweden's Royal Court presents King Carl Gustaf with special jubilee gift
13th September 2023
Sweden’s Royal Court has given their
King, Carl Gustaf, a special gift for his Golden Jubilee. The Royal
Court collected money to erect two monograms of the King on the
gates of Logården. They now have a place of honour next to King
Karl XIV Johan’s monogram…
Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett set their royal wedding date
13th September 2023
Princess Martha Louise of Norway and
Durek Verrett have revealed when they plan to marry. The couple,
who announced their engagement in 2022, have said their wedding
will take place on August 31st 2024. In a post on her Instagram,
Princess Martha Louise also confirmed where they will make their
vows. The marriage will be celebrated at the Hotel Union in
Gerainger in western Norway. The…
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden’s Golden
Jubilee celebrations will begin tomorrow, and we know which royals
will join in the festivities. The King will be joined by his wife,
Queen Silvia, and their children and spouses: Crown Princess
Victoria and Prince Daniel, Prince…
The King of Sweden reflects on the loss that handed him a throne
13th September 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has
remembered his predecessor as monarch in a speech to parliament
that marked the beginning of his Golden Jubilee. Just hours before
official celebrations for the milestone were due to begin, the
Swedish king spoke to his country’s…
Spain's future queen reaches new milestone in her military training
13th September 2023
Princess Leonor has reached an important
moment in the first year of her military training. The heir to the
throne of Spain has been at the General Military Academy in
Zaragoza for a month, training with the Army as she begins three
years of work which will see her also complete year long
initiations with the Navy and Air Force as well. Now, the princess
has completed the Combatant Training…
