Constantine II, former King of Greece, is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a stroke.
Greek newspaper Kathimerini reports that the 82-year-old has been in intensive care for a number of days, although is not intubated.
The former monarch, who was the last King of Greece, is understood to have limited contact with the outside environment.
His family has gathered at his…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia have attended their traditional post-Christmas engagement: the Pascua Militar ceremony, celebrated in Madrid to mark the beginning of a new military year.
At 12:03pm local time on Friday, 6th January, Their Majesties arrived at the…
Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia have hosted a Christmas gathering for more than 1,000 children in need from Serbia and the Republic of Srpska. The event took place at the White Palace in Belgrade, the official residence of the Royal Family of…
King Harald of Norway breaks decades old tradition
6th January 2023
The Norwegian Royal Court has confirmed that King Harald will not visit the ski World Championship in Slovenia this winter. Likewise, no member of the Norwegian Royal Family will visit the Alpine resort of Plancia, something that has been a staple of the royal diary for many decades.
It has become something of a tradition for King Harald to greet the Norwegian gold medal winners during the ski…
King Carl XVI Gustaf says he is 'deeply pained' in new statement, adding Crown Princess Victoria is an 'extraordinary asset'
5th January 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has released a statement following the broadcast of an interview on Swedish television, in which he said it was unfair that his younger son, Carl Philip, was not heir to the throne.
Prior to January 1st 1980, Prince Carl Philip was heir to…
A small royal delegation braves the cold to bid farewell to Pope Benedict XVI at his funeral
5th January 2023
It was a chilly & foggy morning in Vatican City on 5th January, a somber day for the city state as they laid Pope Benedict XVI to rest.
St Peter’s Square welcomed world leaders and dignitaries from across the globe, including a small delegation of royals, led by…
Queen Sofía joins King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Vatican for Pope Benedict XVI's funeral
5th January 2023
Queen Sofía of Spain has traveled to Vatican City to attend the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Her Majesty arrived in the Italian capital on Wednesday, 4th January – the eve of the day of the funeral – and immediately visited St Peter’s Basilica, where she attended the wake for the former Pontif.
In St Peter’s, the former Queen of Spain was welcomed by the…
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark announces new patronage
5th January 2023
Crown Prince Frederik has taken on a new patronage this year as Copenhagen’s architecture takes centre stage.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the International Association of Architects have designated Copenhagen as its…
Change in law that still irks King of Sweden 40 years later
5th January 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden caused controversy with his comments regarding who should succeed him on the throne.
In a recent interview with SVT, the King spoke about the change in the laws of succession that stripped his son, Carl Philip, of his Crown Prince title and…
Countess Eloise to undertake make-up battle
5th January 2023
Countess Eloise is poised to judge a Dutch make-up competition premiering later this month in the Netherlands.
In Nikkie de Jager’s show, ‘Nikkie’s Make-Up Mansion’, ten young creative professionals who want to make a career in the make-up industry compete in a series of challenges to ultimately win the prize. de Jager is a popular make-up personality who posts tutorials on social media…