Luxembourg’s Princess Alexandra leaves
her 20s behind today and celebrates her 30th birthday. The Princess
is the only daughter and fourth child of reigning Grand Duke Henri
and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg. She was born on 16
February 1991 at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in
Luxembourg. She has four brothers: Prince Guillaume, Hereditary
Grand Duke of…
King Harald of Norway`s sick leave is
extended until March, the Norwegian Royal Court has announced. The
king is still in recovery after the operation for a torn tendon
above the knee two weeks ago. The Royal Court has stated that the
doctors recommend further…
On Sunday last week, Crown Princess Mette
Marit shared some news in a fresh post on Instagram. She confirmed
that she has been a guest in a well-known Norwegian podcast. This
is the Crown Princess’ very first assignment alone in almost a
year. The last time the Crown…
Queen Silvia taken to hospital after fall at Drottningholm Palace
15th February 2021
Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden has
been treated in hospital after a fall at Drottningholm Palace.
Queen Silvia, 77, injured her wrist in the fall. A statement was
issued by the Royal Court shortly after the accident on Monday,
February 15th 2021. The Queen was taken to hospital where it was
determined that she had a fracture in her right wrist. After
treatment, Silvia returned to…
Spain's Royal Household moves quickly to dismiss reports King Juan Carlos is seriously ill
15th February 2021
Reports that King Juan Carlos of Spain
had suffered a deterioration in his health have been put aside. The
Spanish Royal Household has told the press that speculation that
the former monarch is gravely ill have ”no basis.” As the reports
circulated on the…
With the news that the Duke and Duchess
of Sussex are expecting their second child, we are looking at
royals who were born as US citizens. We know all about the
Americans who married into royal families. However, there are some
royals who were born as citizens of the…
King Willem-Alexander reenacts proposal in Valentine's Day gesture
14th February 2021
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
shared a romantic photo on Instagram earlier today in which he
reenacted his proposal to Queen Maxima. King Willem-Alexander
famously proposed to his now-wife Queen Maxima on the icy pond at
Huis Ten Bosch over twenty years ago. This year, he reenacted the
moment and shared it with the world with the words, “Over twenty
years later, same place.
Royal Wedding Rewind: Guests at Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa's wedding
14th February 2021
When Prince Henri of Luxembourg married
Cuban-born Maria Teresa Mestre y Batista on 14 February 1981, they
were surrounded by over 700 guests at Notre Dame Cathedral in
Luxembourg. Royals from all over Europe travelled to the tiny grand
duchy for the royal wedding. From…
Luxembourg's Grand Ducal couple celebrates ruby wedding anniversary
14th February 2021
Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and his
wife Grand Duchess Maria Teresa are celebrating their 40th wedding
anniversary today. For the occasion, they have released several new
images. © Maison du Grand-Duc / Sophie Margue© Maison du Grand-Duc
/ Sophie Margue© Maison du…
Forty years ago, on a day for lovers, a
future sovereign married his consort in a cathedral filled with
royal resonance. As Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
celebrate their ruby wedding anniversary, Royal Central takes a
look at the famous setting for their historic marriage. Henri, then
Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and Maria Teresa Mestre y
Batista had told the press at…
