European RoyalsMonacoSpain

Prince Albert II travels in the footsteps of his great-grandfather...and they led him to another monarch

Shortly before he left for Germany, King Felipe met Prince Albert of Monaco for lunch at Zarzuela Palace. On Saturday, 15 October, His Majesty welcomed His Serene Highness at his residence for a meal in the context of the Prince’s visit to Spain for the centenary of Prince Albert I’s death.  There was no transcript or summary of the conversation released to the public, so we…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon speaks out about Princess Martha Louise's title

The Crown Prince of Norway has confirmed that there is an ongoing debate within his family about whether his sister, Princess Martha Louise, will keep her royal title. The engagement of Princess Martha Louise and her American fiancé Durek Verrett has led to much debate in Norway. Earlier this month Norwegian press reported that several meetings had taken place at the Royal Palace in Oslo where…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon visits special kindergarten

Queen Maud’s College for Kindergarten Teacher Education in Trondheim provides training for those working in early years’ education. It is a private college organized as an independent foundation within the Church of Norway. The school is now celebrating its…
European RoyalsSpain

Community, grief and glamour: King Felipe and Queen Letizia land in Germany for state visit

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are undertaking a State Visit to Germany; they left Madrid on 16 October and will return on the evening of 19 October.  Their Majesties left Madrid’s main airport after receiving an official send-off, which always happens before state visits. The King and Queen were bid farewell by a group of authorities that included the President of the Senate, the…
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Romania

Margareta, Custodian of the Crown leads events marking important royal anniversary

Over the weekend of 15 October, King Ferdinand I of Romania’s descendants, members of the Romanian Royal Family, marked 100 years since his coronation. On Saturday, Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown, Prince Radu and Princess Sophie arrived with the Romanian Royal Train at Alba Lulia Station, where the celebration was set to take place. The Romanian royals have a long…
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