Belgium

The historic background of the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels - setting for many royal weddings

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29th November 2022
In September, Princess Maria Laura of Belgium married William Isvy at the historic Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels, with the whole Belgian Royal Family in attendance. It was just the latest royal wedding in Belgium to be held in the famous venue. The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula was built in the Brabantine Gothic style and is dedicated to both of the patron…
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NorwaySweden

Norwegian and Swedish heirs unite in Kenya

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26th November 2022
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden undertook a joint visit to Kenya as part of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The royals undertook various field visits to see the UNDP’s work in the area. The visit began on 21 November when Crown Princess Victoria toured her country’s embassy in Nairobi. She united with Crown Prince Haakon the…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon takes on father's engagements as King Harald recovers from a cold

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25th November 2022
The King of Norway has handed over his day’s engagements to the heir to the throne after becoming poorly with a cold. King Harald was due to meet ministers and hold a series of audiences on November 25th 2022 but had to step back at the last minute after feeling unwell. Crown Prince Haakon, just back from a trip to Kenya, has instead taken on the duties. The Royal Court issued a…
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European RoyalsSpain

King Felipe flies into Qatar for Spain's first World Cup match

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25th November 2022
King Felipe flew to Doha, Qatar, to attend the Spanish team’s first match of the FIFA World Cup. His Majesty landed in the Emirate accompanied by the President of the Superior Council for Sports, and the two were welcomed by authorities, including the Qatari Minister for Youth and Sports and the Spanish Ambassador to Qatar. The King was then accompanied to Al Thumama Stadium…
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