Spain

Next steps outlined for Princess Leonor's education

The Spanish Royal Household has published a press release indicating the next steps in the education of Princess Leonor.On Tuesday, 14 March, the Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, held a press conference, indicating that the heir to the throne would undergo her military training according to a revised decree that mimicked the one promulgated for her father, King Felipe. Ms Robles…
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Belgium

The Queen who inspired Belgium's latest royal tour

Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth of Belgium are on a royal tour of Egypt this week, but they aren’t the first Belgian royals to visit the African nation. Their trip is inspired by Elisabeth’s namesake, who ventured to King Tut’s tomb and was fascinated with Egyptology.Queen Elisabeth of Belgium was born a duchess in Bavaria as the daughter of Duke Karl Theodor and the…
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Spain

Infanta Sofía Confirmation date revealed

The Confirmation date for Infanta Sofía has been revealed.The Infanta will be confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church alongside her classmates on 25 May, according to Telemadrid program ‘Cámara Real.’The students from Santa María de los Rosales School…
Sweden

The line of succession to the Swedish throne

King Carl XVI Gustaf is marking 50 years on the Swedish throne this year, and celebrations have been taking place all year – culminating in September for His Majesty’s official Golden Jubilee celebrations.The Swedish line of succession is governed by absolute primogeniture and is limited to King Carl Gustaf’s legitimate descendants who are raised in Sweden. They must also be…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria celebrates her Name Day

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden celebrated her Name Day in Stockholm.The annual tradition took place in the Inner Courtyard of Stockholm Palace; the Crown Princess was joined by her husband, Prince Daniel and their two children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar, on…
Sweden

A special royal event for the King of Sweden after recovery from heart surgery

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has gone back to royal duties after heart surgery and his return has had a rather royal ring to it.The King of Sweden welcomed Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania to the Royal Palace as she visited Stockholm.Queen Silvia of Sweden and Prince Radu of Romania were also present. Crown Princess Victoria, Princess Christina and her husband…
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