Serbia

1,000 children visit the White Palace in Belgrade for a special celebration

Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia have hosted a Christmas gathering for more than 1,000 children in need from Serbia and the Republic of Srpska. The event took place at the White Palace in Belgrade, the official residence of the Royal Family of Serbia.These children, who are without parental care, have intellectual disabilities, or are socially vulnerable and range…
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Norway

King Harald of Norway breaks decades old tradition

The Norwegian Royal Court has confirmed that King Harald will not visit the ski World Championship in Slovenia this winter. Likewise, no member of the Norwegian Royal Family will visit the Alpine resort of Plancia, something that has been a staple of the royal diary for many…
BelgiumSpain

A small royal delegation braves the cold to bid farewell to Pope Benedict XVI at his funeral

It was a chilly & foggy morning in Vatican City on 5th January, a somber day for the city state as they laid Pope Benedict XVI to rest.St Peter’s Square welcomed world leaders and dignitaries from across the globe, including a small delegation of royals, led by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians and Queen Sofía of Spain.The funeral service began at 9:25am local time…
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Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark announces new patronage

Crown Prince Frederik has taken on a new patronage this year as Copenhagen’s architecture takes centre stage.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the International Association of Architects have designated Copenhagen as its…
Sweden

Change in law that still irks King of Sweden 40 years later

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden caused controversy with his comments regarding who should succeed him on the throne.In a recent interview with SVT, the King spoke about the change in the laws of succession that stripped his son, Carl Philip, of his Crown Prince title and gave it instead to Carl Philip’s older sister, Victoria. He said: “It’s tricky to have laws that work…
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The Netherlands

Countess Eloise to undertake make-up battle

Countess Eloise is poised to judge a Dutch make-up competition premiering later this month in the Netherlands.In Nikkie de Jager’s show, ‘Nikkie’s Make-Up Mansion’, ten young creative professionals who want to make a career in the make-up industry compete in a…
Denmark

Queen Margrethe dramatically resigns from patronage in protest against Russian leader

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has resigned her patronage of the H.C. Andersen Children’s Book Prize in protest against the decision to have a Russian leading the competition’s jury.Several countries have tried in vain to have Anastasia Arkhipova, the controversial competition leader, removed from her role. Now the situation has escalated following the decision of Queen Margrethe to withdraw…
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