Spain

King Felipe's reaction to modern art is priceless and pretty hard to hide

The King of Spain has seen some of the most elaborate modern art on show in his country – and his face was a picture. As Felipe VI was shown an extravagantly decorated piano, he seemed rather unsure of the overall effect. He looked equally surprised, if not a little confused, by another installation featuring pink glass. The pieces are part of a brand new display at the Liria Palace in…
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Norway

Queen Sonja touches down in Rome for exhibition

Queen Sonja of Norway has left Oslo for warmer climes with a visit to Rome and a new exhibition that showcases some of her country’s most famous art. The Norwegian queen visited Rome to see a new exhibition on Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. The Palazzo Bonaparte is…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine coordinate for a very important reason

As the Swedish Royal Family came together to mark the birth of a brand new princess, there were other important matters to bear in mind, too. Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine both attended a church service for their niece, Princess Ines, in pale blue grey. The shade has long been used in more sombre circumstances. Ines was born as Sweden came to terms with the worst mass shooting…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria pays solemn tribute to victims of mass shooting

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel have paid solemn tribute to those killed in the worst mass shooting in Swedish history. Sweden experienced its worst mass shooting when ten people were shot dead by a lone gunman at Risbergska School in Örebro. The gunman later died. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel paid their respects on Sunday.  The Crown Princess and Prince attended…
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Sweden

A princess for Sweden - brand new royal baby arrives

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have welcomed their fourth child – and they have a brand new princess in the house! Princess Sofia gave birth to a daughter on February 7th 2025. The newest royal baby in Europe arrived at 1.10pm local time at the Danderyd hospital. Mother and daughter are doing well. No name has yet been shared for the baby who will have the title of…
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