European Royals

Twins take over Monaco: Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella charm crowds in rare public appearance

Monaco’s National Day has long been a display of precision, ceremony and dynastic continuity, but this year’s celebrations were firmly dominated by two unmistakable figures. Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, who turn eleven next month, became the focal point of the principality’s annual festivities, offering the clearest view yet of the next generation of the Grimaldi…
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Norway

Norway's King Harald in moving commemoration as he joins Queen Sonja to remember those lost in war

The King and Queen of Norway paid tribute to all those lost in the world wars when they made a poignant trip to London. King Harald and Queen Sonja, both 88, took part in a special commemoration as they attended the Seamen’s Church in London. The Norwegian king and queen watched as wreaths were laid and then joined in prayers in memory of all those killed in the conflicts. It was…
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Spain

A birthday surprise for Queen Sofia of Spain

Queen Sofia of Spain appeared emotional as she received a surprise for her birthday. A day after turning 87, Queen Sofia attended a concert at the Theatre Royal in Madrid where where she found herself the star of the show as the audience sang ‘Happy Birthday&#8217…
Norway

Princess Ingrid Alexandra discusses royal family issues as she begins student life

The future queen of Norway misses her dog the most while she’s studying in Australia, calls her mother when she’s having a bad day, and jokes that her grandfather, King Harald isn’t digital in a new interview. Princess Ingrid Alexandra sat down with NRK for a wide-ranging interview to talk about her studies at the University of Sydney, how she views her future as Norway’s first queen…
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Denmark

Queen Mary of Denmark steals the show with a tiara that has a very modern symbolic meaning

Queen Mary of Denmark was the unrivalled star of the first day of a State Visit to Latvia and she crowned her success with a tiara that has a very modern symbolic meaning. Mary, who was accompanying her husband on this important trip, chose a diamond and ruby tiara that’s far from grand in stature but is heavy with story. For the tiara in question was bought by Mary herself when she…
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