European RoyalsSweden

King and Queen of Sweden to undertake state visit to Jordan

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will pay a state visit to Jordan later this year, visiting the Middle Eastern country at the invitation of King Abdullah II. The Swedish Royal Court announced that the King and Queen would visit Jordan between 15 and 17 November to strengthen the friendly ties between the nations. The state visit will focus on several multilateral and local issues, such as…
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DenmarkFeatures

The Laws of Succession in...Denmark

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been celebrating her Golden Jubilee throughout the year, but it’s only thanks to the updated laws of succession that she was able to inherit from her father. In 1953, King Frederick IX was comfortably on the Danish throne but the…
Sweden

Princess Madeleine asks people to "contribute any way you can" to Florida relief efforts

Princess Madeleine of Sweden has appealed for contributions to Florida hurricane relief efforts after Hurricane Ian devastated part of the state. The Princess, who resides outside Miami, posted on Instagram after the Category 4 storm hit southwest Florida on 28 September. On Instagram, she said: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to those whose lives were so devastatingly affected by…
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Luxembourg

A new royal baby for Luxembourg

The Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg are expecting their second child. The couple have announced they will welcome a baby brother or sister for their son, Prince Charles, in April 2023. In a brief statement from the Grand Ducal Court, it was confirmed…
DenmarkEuropean Royals

Countess Alexandra attacks decision to remove her sons' princely titles

Countess Alexandra has released a strong statement condemning the decision of her former mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe, to remove the princely status of the children and descendants of Prince Joachim. On 28 September, the Danish Royal House issued a statement that said from 1 January 2023, the children of Prince Joachim will lose their princely status and will henceforth be known by the…
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Spain

King Felipe hands out influential awards

King Felipe of Spain was at the National Museum Art Centre Reina Sofía to award the Influyente Prizes in their eight categories. The magazine El Confidencial and the law firm Herbert Smith Freehills organise the ceremony every year. His Majesty was accompanied by the…
Sweden

Why King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden's Jubilee is actually already under way

The King of Sweden has just revealed the official emblem that will mark his Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2023. Throughout the year to come, festivities for the half century of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s rule will be held across Sweden. On September 15th 2023 he will mark the 50th anniversary of his reign. However, strictly speaking, the monarch should already be partying. For, if we keep to…
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