2023 is set to be one of the most
important celebration years when it comes to European monarchies:
the coronation of King Charles III in the UK, the Golden Jubilee
for King Carl XVI Gustaf in Sweden, and the tenth-anniversary
celebrations for the reigns of King Willem-Alexander in the
Netherlands and King Philippe in Belgium. The latter
organised a garden party to celebrate this important…
Crown Prince Haakon steps in for King Harald to welcome Italian President Mattarella on State Visit
13th May 2023
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway perfectly
stepped in his father’s shoes to host a State Visit from the
Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, who arrived in Oslo
accompanied by his daughter Laura. The Italian President,
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and the rest of the…
On the eighth episode of the podcast
“Through the Eyes of the King,” King Willem-Alexander of the
Netherlands discussed what he believes has been the biggest
judgement error in his years on the throne. His Majesty
talked at length about his decision to travel abroad…
It was announced on 8 May that King
Harald of Norway was hospitalised with an infection. The Royal
Court issued an update the following day saying that the King was
still in hospital but recovering; however, he would be on sick
leave for the rest of the week. As such, Crown Prince Regent Haakon
will take over the King’s planned programme for this week, which
includes the planned…
Queen Silvia takes part in conference for young people with dementia - and shares her personal experience
11th May 2023
Queen Silvia of Sweden took part in a
conference of Nordic countries centred around dementia. Her
Majesty took part in the last of two days of the conference, which
spanned between 8 and 9 May in Stockholm. The Queen listened
to a summary discussion on the topics…
Queen Letizia has travelled to Zagreb,
Croatia, to take part in the Congress on Prevention of Childhood
Obesity, organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the
Government of Croatia. Her Majesty arrived in the capital
Zagreb with an afternoon flight from…
The heir to the throne of Norway will
take a leading part in the State Visit to his country by the
President of Italy. Crown Prince Haakon has had to step in after
his father, King Harald, was admitted to hospital with an infection
which will see him remain an inpatient for several more days. The
Crown Prince has already assumed the regency of Norway and will now
host the State Visit…
Several new images have been released for
Prince Charles of Luxembourg’s third birthday by the Grand Ducal
Court of Luxembourg. The future monarch is seen in the images with
his parents, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand
Duchess Stephanie, as…
The Princess of Asturias is set to begin
her military education in mid-August. Princess Leonor will enter
the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on 17 August to start her
training in the Spanish Armed Forces. Leonor will join the academy
after graduating from the…
Crown Prince Haakon has stepped in for
his ill father on Liberation Day. King Harald was unfortunately ill
during this year’s Liberation Day, but Crown Prince Haakon was
ready to take over the task of participating in the ceremonies. The
Norwegian monarch was admitted to hospital on 8 May. The King has
been diagnosed with an infection that needs to be treated in
hospital and will remain…
