JordanLuxembourg

The royals who share birthdays with their parents

Sharing a birthday with a loved one is always special, and for royals, it is no different. Both the Jordanian Royal Family and Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg have father/son duos who share their special day. King Abdullah of Jordan was born on 30 January 1962 to King Hussein and Princess Muna. Forty-three years later, his youngest child, Prince Hashem, was born. Hashem was born on 30 January…
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The Netherlands

Which Dutch royals will attend the Invictus Games?

The Dutch royals have announced who will attend the Invictus Games in The Hague, which are set to begin this weekend. Both King Willem-Alexander and his aunt, Princess Margriet, are set to attend the seven-day event. A Royal House spokesperson said: “King Willem-Alexander and Princess Margriet will attend the Invictus Games. The Princess will be present at the opening ceremony on…
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Sweden

Swedish royals conclude visits around their country

The Swedish Royal Family has concluded their trips to each of Sweden’s counties to show their support after the global health crisis. The last journey took King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silva to Jämtland County, where they travelled to Östersund. Their Majesties met with Governor Marita Ljung at her residence to discuss how the global health crisis impacted the county with various…
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