Spain

The Spanish royal family hosts traditional event as holidays and big changes loom

King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Queen Sofía have welcomed political authorities and representatives from across society in Palma de Mallorca to the traditional royal reception that rounds off their public appearances on the island every summer. On the evening of 3rd August, the royals stepped out of their residence in Marivent Palace to greet their more than 500 guests, which included the…
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Luxembourg

The sparkling citrine in Luxembourg's royal collection

The stones at the heart of this Luxembourg tiara have long been a mystery to royal watchers: are they topazes or are they citrines? The Grand Ducal Household has never officially declared which gemstones are used in the tiara, so nearly every article about it calls it the…
Denmark

The golden tiara that marked a Ruby Jubilee

Queen Margrethe received a special tiara to mark her Ruby Jubilee in 2012, a golden gift from the people of Greenland. The Naasut Tiara (Naasut is the Greenlandic word for ‘flowers’) is created of golden floral elements with diamonds featured as well. Queen…
Palaces & BuildingsSweden

Taking a look at Drottningholm Palace

The private residence of the Swedish Royal Family, Drottningholm Palace, was built in the 1600s and is listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The Swedish Monarchy says that it is the “most well-preserved royal castle built in the 1600s in Sweden and at the same time is representative of all European architecture for the period.” It has been the family’s private home since 1981 and is…
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Sweden

Causes close to a jubilee King's heart

As King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates his Golden Jubilee, let’s look at some of the causes close to his heart. The Swedish Royal House website lists the environment, nature and conservation, Scouting, technology and cars, art, music, food and sports among the causes the King passionately supports. The King also has 61 patronages listed on his official web page; though these include honorary…
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Norway

Purchase of Queen Sonja's art under strong criticism

Queen Sonja of Norway has sold more of her own art than ever before but now it’s brought some criticism. Over the summer, the Galleri Ullinsvin in Vågå municipality, owned by local authorities, has exhibited graphics and ceramics made by Queen Sonja. It has…
Sweden

Swedish Jubilee: The King's Early Reign

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is celebrating his Golden Jubilee as 2023 marks 50 years since he ascended to the Swedish throne. This is a significant milestone as it is the first Golden Jubilee in Sweden. We will be looking at King Carl Gustaf’s early reign.  King Carl XVI Gustaf became King in September of 1973 at 27 after his grandfather, King Gustaf VI Adolf, died. The King’s father…
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