Monaco

Prince Albert of Monaco announces Principality's flagbearer for Beijing Winter Olympics

The Beijing Winter Olympics are fast approaching, and Heads of State all around the world are welcoming delegations that will soon be leaving for the Games.  Prince Albert of Monaco was no exception and on Tuesday, 18th January 2022, the Sovereign held a ceremony at the Monaco Yacht Club to announce the flag bearer for the Principality and wish the delegation good luck. Monaco will…
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Spain

King Felipe opens new newspaper headquarters

“El Correo” is a leading daily newspaper in Bilbao and the Basque Country of northern Spain and a popular paper in Spain. .King Felipe has been in Bilbao to open its new headquarters. On January 18th 2022, King Felipe officially inaugurated the new headquarters…
Sweden

Prince Carl Philip attends annual Sports Gala

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden has attended the annual Swedish Sports Gala, where Sweden’s most prominent athletes are honoured when the previous year’s sports achievements are rewarded. Prince Carl Philip, just like previous years, gave a speech at the Sports Gala, which aired on SVT. Among other things, the Prince addressed the important bond between athletes and the…
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Serbia

Serbia’s Royal Family votes in constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Serbia on 16 January, in which voters decided on changing the Constitution regarding the judiciary. The Serbian Royal Family, who hold no power or authority as they were deposed decades ago, has voted in the referendum, and the politically involved Prince Philip made a clear statement. On both Twitter and Facebook, the son of Crown Prince Alexander…
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The Netherlands

A Queen's advice on Blue Monday

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has shared some advice on what has been dubbed “Blue Monday.” The Queen posted two photographs on Instagram, sharing how she takes care of her mental and physical health while also encouraging others to get outside and take a…
Norway

King Harald marks anniversary of his accession to Norway's throne

On this day, 17 January, it is exactly 31 years since King Olav V died and his son took over as Norway’s new monarch. On the evening of 17 January 1991, at 10.20pm, King Olav V died at the royal cabin, Kongsseteren, in the outskirts of the capital, Oslo. Olav was King of Norway from the time he took over from his father, King Haakon VII, on 21 September 1957 until his death on 17 January…
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