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…
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…
A man has been arrested near to the Royal
Palace in Oslo. A video circulating on social media shows a
confrontation between a man and several guards in front of the
palace. In the video, guards seem to try to arrest the man, who
resists. The guards eventually…
The love story that has shaped Norwegian
history is now becoming a TV drama series in Norway. King Harald
stood firm against opposition to his choice of bride for nine years
before he could finally marry Sonja Haraldsen. At a time when royal
brides had to be royal, Sonja’s family was far from the perfect
choice. However, the couple’s love won through and Sonja went on to
become a…
Remembering King Baudouin, the beloved monarch whose loss shocked Belgium
31st July 2023
Thirty years ago, Belgium was rocked by
the news that the hugely popular king, Baudouin, had died during a
holiday with his beloved wife, Queen Fabiola. Royal Central looks
back at the life and reign of a man who shaped a modern monarchy.
Baudouin, King of the…
The Royal Court of Sweden has revealed
the schedule for King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee in
September. The jubilee week will begin on 12 September when the
King opens the National Assembly. The following day, he will
receive an official gift from the Riksdag…
The next Queen Elisabeth: preparations for a reign that's already hotly anticipated in her realm
30th July 2023
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has paved
the way for a new generation of heirs in Europe to embrace their
roles in a continuously changing landscape. And as she
completes her first decade as heir to the throne, a poll has shown
that a majority expect her rule to happen within the next twenty
years. Elisabeth Thérèse Marie Hélène was born at 9:58 pm on 25
October 2001, the first of four…
Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of
Brabant, is set to conclude her military training at the Royal
Military Academy in Brussels. The Belgian heir to the throne will
take her officer oath, alongside her classmates, in the autumn.
Elisabeth completed her…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has unveiled
her holiday plans abroad. The Queen has had a hectic few months
undergoing back surgery a few months ago and the subsequent
recovery. At the moment, the Danish monarch is at Gråsten Palace,
which she usually resides at in the…
Just days before the third anniversary of
his self imposed exile from Spain, King Juan Carlos has returned to
the country. The former monarch was spotted sailing off the coast
of Galicia as his son and successor headed to Mallorca where the
Spanish royal family traditionally spends a summer holiday. [getty
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