European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Special collection from the Dutch vault to go on display in unique exhibition

A new exhibition has opened about Queen Juliana of the Netherlands that showcases some of the most important moments in her reign through a unique lens. Her Majesty was a collector of dolls, and, over the course of her life, she received more than six hundred of them, including some from high ranking people like King Harald of Norway and US First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.  Now 65 of…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon christens the world's first electric and self-propelled ship

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway toured a ship building factory and christened a new ship, the Yara Birkeland, during a visit to Porsgrunn.  Accompanying the Crown Prince was the Mayor of the city and a State Minister, as well as local factory officials.  Yara Birkeland is the world’s first electric and self-propelled ship – a pioneering design that will replace up-to 40,000 trucks…
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European Royals

The consorts of 1952: Princess Georgina of Liechtenstein

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In this series, Royal Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952. Princess Georgina of Liechtenstein Born an Austrian countess, Countess Georgia von Wilczek became the princess consort of Liechtenstein and served the…
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Denmark

The consorts of 1952: Queen Ingrid of Denmark

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In our new series, Royal Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952. Queen Ingrid of Denmark The…
Denmark

GALLERY: Princess Isabella's confirmation

Princess Isabella of Denmark was confirmed into the Church of Denmark on 30 April in a private ceremony with friends and family in attendance. Ahead of the ceremony, new photos of Princess Isabella and her family were released, similar to those released ahead of her…
Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf's birthday celebrations get back to normal

The birthday celebrations of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden have gotten back to normal after two years of restrictions due to the global health crisis. Hundreds gathered in the Outer Courtyard of Stockholm Palace for the traditional birthday celebrations that kicked off with a performance by the Navy Corps Band. The King and his son, Prince Carl Philip, then entered the Outer Courtyard to take…
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