Denmark

King Frederik heads to Japan as Danish royals decide on who will be in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis

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23rd April 2025
King Frederik of Denmark has announced that he will be making an official visit to Japan.Receiving an invitation from the Japanese government, King Frederik will be visiting Japan from 23 to 25 April. He will be joined by a Danish delegation, though Queen Mary will not be travelling with him. The trip will be a busy one, as there are several focuses for the trip, including sustainability…
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European Royals

Pope Francis's humility and life's work at the heart of condolences from European royalty

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21st April 2025
As the world mourns Pope Francis, who died on 21 April at the age of 88, monarchs around the world have shared tributes to the latePpontiff, recalling his humility and work on behalf of the most vulnerable in society while also fondly remembering their own meetings with Pope Francis.King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, who were the last royals to welcome a visit from Pope Francis last September…
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Monaco

Princess Grace had two wedding dresses and the forgotten one is just as beautiful as her iconic lace gown

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18th April 2025
Her gown she wore for her religious marriage is one of the most famous royal outfits ever worn and an icon of the 20th century but Grace Kelly had another wedding dress before that celebrated creation. Grace and Prince Rainier III of Monaco said ‘I do’ in a civil ceremony the day before the church service beamed around the world and for that event, this royal bride wore pink.Screen grab/…
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European Royals

This king wants you to ask him anything at all - and he's set up a website to make it easier

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15th April 2025
Have you ever wanted to ask a king a question?  You will finally have your chance as King Philippe of the Belgians is taking questions to celebrate his 65th birthday! Well, we think he is. It was actually his four children who made the announcement as their papa marked his big day. Heir to the throne, Princess Elisabeth, along with her siblings, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, and Princess…
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