In the words of her husband, she is the
”great professional”. Queen Sofia of Spain has been easily the most
popular member of her country’s royal family for years. She’s also
been one of the most influential royals Europe has known in recent
times. As he worked towards dismantling the machinery of
dictatorship that had held Spain in its grip since the country’s
civil…
King Felipe expresses his ''heartfelt respect'' for the decision of King Juan Carlos to leave Spain
3rd August 2020
The King of Spain has told his father he
is grateful for his choice to go into exile. Felipe VI offered King
Juan Carlos his ”heartfelt respect” after the former monarch
confirmed he will quit Spain as controversy over his financial
affairs continues to…
"Your Majesty, dear Felipe" - read the letter King Juan Carlos wrote to his son as the former monarch goes into exile
3rd August 2020
King Juan Carlos of Spain is to leave the
Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, his home for half a century, as
controversy around his financial affairs grows. The former monarch,
who ruled Spain between 1975 and 2014, will leave for an
undisclosed location. In a letter to his son…
King Juan Carlos of Spain is to leave the
Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, his home for half a century, as
controversy around his financial affairs grows. The former monarch,
who ruled Spain between 1975 and 2014, will leave for an
undisclosed location. The announcement was made by the Royal
Household. In a letter to his son King Felipe, Juan Carlos wrote:
“Your Majesty, dear Felipe: With the…
Princess Christina of Sweden, Mrs
Magnuson is celebrating her 77th birthday today. The Princess will
celebrate her birthday privately with her family. She retired from
public duties on her 75th birthday two years ago after many years
of service to the crown. She spent 45…
King Philippe of the Belgians has
congratulated his “colleague” the “King of the Flemish song,” Will
Tura, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. As one of the most
famous Belgian singers, Will Tura has a special bond with the
Belgian Royal…
Crown Princess Victoria has shared a
message for the Stockholm Digital Pride Parade, which took place on
Saturday, telling all those who are celebrating Pride around the
world that “I stand behind you.” Crown Princess Victoria’s message,
which was shared on the Royal House social media accounts, reads:
“Dear Pride celebrators, on this day, Stockholm would usually be
adorned with…
Sweden’s Royal Court is having financial
problems, the Royal Court has said. The royal palaces have been
severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The visitors are
absent, and a loss of approximately 75 per cent of the revenue is
expected this year. According to the Head…
The King of Spain has called for unity
and solidarity across the country as his tour of different regions
comes to an end. Speaking in Asturias, the principality held by the
heir to the Spanish throne, King Felipe urged everyone in Spain to
come together as the coronavirus…
The Austrian Prince Maximilian was born
in 1832 as the son of Archduke Franz Karl of Austria and Princess
Sophie of Bavaria. He grew up in safe surroundings in Austria and
pursued a career in the Austrian Navy. Following his career, he
became a close friend of Emperor Napoleon III of France. Maximilian
was encouraged by Napoleon III to become Emperor of Mexico
following the French intervention…
