The Netherlands

The royal bride who defied expectations to follow her heart

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7th January 2022
On a cold, January day in 1937, a happy young couple stepped out into the chilly air to make royal history. Princess Juliana of the Netherlands married Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld before a royal guest list and surrounded by thousands of her fellow Dutch citizens who had come to share her special day. But this was more than just a royal wedding. Juliana was then heir to the throne of the…
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Serbia

Serbia’s royal family celebrates Orthodox Christmas

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7th January 2022
The Orthodox Church celebrated Christmas this week, in contrast to the Catholic and Lutheran Churches which celebrate Christmas on December 24 and 25. The Serbian royal family celebrated the Orthodox Christmas at the Royal Palace in Belgrade.The day was marked with…
Monaco

Princess Charlene's Christmas reunion with her children

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7th January 2022
It has been revealed that Princess Charlene of Monaco had a festive meeting with Prince Albert and their two children, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, shortly before the Christmas period.According to Marie Clare, the Monegasque sovereign took the twins to see Charlene shortly before Christmas, spending around four hours with the Princess.The publication reports that the family…
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Sweden

Swedish Royal Court offers an update on King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia's health

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6th January 2022
The Swedish Royal Court has issued an update on the health of King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia following the news that they both tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this week.Speaking to Swedish magazine Svensk Damtidning, the Royal Court’s Information Manager, Margareta Thorgren, said: “We get new information every day. Today, the king is basically symptom-free, as yesterday.
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Norway

What to expect on Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway's 18th birthday

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5th January 2022
In a few weeks, the Norwegian royal family will enjoy a milestone celebration. Princess Ingrid Alexandra will turn 18 years old on January 21, celebrating her birthday exactly one month before her grandfather, the Norwegian King Harald V, marks his own special day. Princess Ingrid will one day become Norway’s queen and therefore her birthday is regarded as a national day of celebration.
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