Haga Palace, the current home of the
Crown Princess Family of Sweden, is located in Haga Park in Solna,
Sweden. It was built in 1802 and designed by King Gustav IV Adolf’s
commissioned architect, Carl Christoffer Gjörwell. Haga Palace (or
Haga Slott), located just north of Gustav III’s Pavilion, was
modelled after ballet master Gallidiers Italian villa at
Drottningholm Palace. The…
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…
Sweden was a monarchy long before its
current ruling house arrived on the throne. However, it was the
last dynasty to accede to the throne that made it famous. Its
founder was born in France, and the Kingdom of Sweden was his
reward for a well-conducted campaign during…
Situated on the island of Öland, Solliden
Palace has been the summer getaway for Swedish royals since 1906.
Today it offers a beautiful summer retreat for the family and plays
host to Crown Princess Victoria’s annual birthday celebrations in
July. But at the time, it provided a much-needed getaway from city
life for another Crown Princess Victoria. Construction on the
palace started in…
t was a famous royal love story that
shocked as much as it thrilled. John of Gaunt was the
ultra-ambitious prince whose desire to be a king almost cost him
his life, Katherine Swynford was the mysterious commoner who
supplanted a queen in his affections. Their relationship…
Television presenter and broadcaster
Rachel Riley has been honoured by The King during a ceremony at
Windsor Castle. Ms Riley has received an MBE for her work in
raising awareness of the Holocaust and combating antisemitism. The
37-year-old Countdown presenter was…
Many people are used to thinking about
members of royal families as people with immense privilege and a
life free from pain and suffering. However, this was far from the
truth for King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Born Prince Carl Gustaf
Folke Hubertus on 30 April 1946, he was the last child and only son
of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sybilla. On 26 January 1947,
Prince Gustaf…
The Prince and Princess of Wales have
presented the trophy to the winners of the Commonwealth Cup at
Royal Ascot. After arriving in the carriage procession in the early
afternoon, Their Royal Highnesses enjoyed the first two races from
the Royal Box, before heading down…
The Prince and Princess of Wales have
made their debut at the 2023 Royal Ascot meeting. Their Royal
Highnesses joined The King and Queen at the Berkshire racecourse,
much to the delight of the crowd. Prince William and Catherine
arrived at Royal Ascot in the second…
The tears of King Charles as his Ascot win brings a special link to Queen Elizabeth II
23rd June 2023
King Charles III was visibly moved as his
horse raced to a famous win at Royal Ascot – and there was a
poignant reason why. The horse had been bred by his beloved mother,
Queen Elizabeth II. His Majesty clearly had tears in his eyes as he
celebrated the victory in the King George V Stakes on day three. As
Desert Hero trotted to the winner’s enclosure, The King and Queen
both…
