Features

When the leading princess of a royal court marries, it’s usually a grand affair with tiaras, sparkle and endless celebrations. But when Astrid, then the de facto first lady of Norway, said her ‘I dos’ in 1961, it was a low key affair that changed the rules of royal romance. Her marriage to Johan Martin Ferner was controversial but the fact that it took place at all signalled a…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have received a very public confirmation from King Charles that they are not working royals. After weeks of speculation, brought about by their sudden return to the UK from the US, The King has sent written confirmation to all those involved in arranging official royal events that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not working royals are are carrying out charity…

Crown Princess Victoria paid tribute to her late godfather, King Harald, on Saturday, calling him “always welcoming and warm.” In a statement shared by the Swedish Royal Court, Crown Princess Victoria wrote that King Harald, who passed away Friday morning at the age of 89, “was a much-loved godfather… He had a ready laugh and a twinkle in his eye.” View this post on…

King Haakon VIII of Norway’s reign has begun. He succeeded to the throne on the death of his father, King Harald V, on August 28 2026. The new king has spent decades preparing for the role he has now assumed. Haakon Magnus was born on July 20th 1973, at the National Hospital of St Hanshaugen in Oslo. He was the second child and first son of Harald and Sonja, then Crown Prince and Princess of…