Like many modern-day monarchic countries,
the role of the sovereign in Belgium is largely ceremonial
today. The King does not have political powers in that he
doesn’t get to decide which laws get discussed in Parliament nor
which issues are put at the forefront of the country’s political
agenda. However, this does not mean that his activity is
completely detached from the people and…
Queen Letizia returns to her pre-royal duties as she and King Felipe attend Macael Awards
12th November 2022
King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided
over the Macael Awards, organised by the Autonomic Province of
Andalusia, to reward marble entrepreneurs and artists. Their
Majesties arrived at the Macael Multifunctional Building in
Almería, accompanied by many state and local…
Queen Margrethe’s Golden Jubilee
celebrations continued in Copenhagen on Saturday with a special
lunch held in her honour at City Hall. Joined by Crown Prince
Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim and Princess
Marie, Princess Benedikte, and Count Ingolf of…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit officially
opened this year’s Scouting Assembly on Friday in Lillestrøm,
honouring young scouts and awarding them for their leadership
abilities. At the opening ceremony, the Crown Princess, who is
royal patron of the Norwegian Scout Association, presented the
Flame Awards to five young leaders: Trond Anders Nordby from the
Hønefoss troop; Marthe Elisabeth Bang…
Prince Joachim and family to leave Paris next year, but will they return to Denmark?
12th November 2022
Prince Joachim announced that his family
would leave France at the end of his term as military attaché at
the Royal Danish Embassy in Paris—though he revealed his family
might not return to Denmark. In an exclusive interview with Danish
tabloid Billed Bladet, Prince…
Crown Prince Frederik announced next
year’s host cities for the Royal Run in a sporty video shared on
the Danish Royal Court’s social media this week. Next year’s Royal
Run, which takes place on 29 May, will take place in the towns of
Herning, Aabenraa, Nyborg…
King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine visit the Queen's childhood home for important charity
12th November 2022
King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia and
Princess Madeleine of Sweden have been in the Queen’s home country
of Brazil with the World Childhood Foundation. The King, Queen and
their youngest child have been in Bahia and Sao Paulo from 8 to 10
November. When in Bahia, Their Majesties visited the Complexo de
Escuta Protegida, which was opened thanks to Childhood. The new
centre provides…
King Harald has spoken out on the racism
towards his future son-in-law, Durek Verrett, in a new statement,
calling the abuse something the Norwegian Royal Family strongly
opposes. As part of a longer statement officially ending Princess
Märtha Louise’s royal…
Princess Märtha Louise reaffirmed her
commitment to alternative medicine as she officially stepped down
from royal duties on 8 November. In the statement announcing her
departure from royal duties, the Norwegian Princess said that she
has been “passionate about us…
Princess Märtha Louise keeps her title but is forced to change her royal role
9th November 2022
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway
officially stepped back from her royal duties on 8 November,
announcing in a statement that she will no longer carry out royal
duties or hold patronages following controversies arising from her
engagement to Durek Verrett. In a statement shared by the Norwegian
Royal House, the Norwegian Princess announced that she plans to
step back from royal duties, though…
