Ippolita Trivulzio holds the distinction
of being the first woman to hold the title of Princess of Monaco.
Today, we are continuing our series by taking a look at the first
princess consort in Monaco. Ippolita Trivulzio was born in 1600 in
Palazzo Trivulzio, Duchy of Milan (what is today Italy), as
the only daughter and younger child of Carlo Emanuele Teodoro
Trivulzio, Count of Melzo and…
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess
Mary of Denmark are set to visit Poland on 25 November as part of
the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the
re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Denmark and
Poland. Polish President Andrzej Duda invited the…
Sweden's Crown Princess Couple concludes Bosnia and Herzegovina tour
8th November 2019
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel
carried out a range of engagements focusing on environmental issues
and Sarajevo’s history on the final day of their Bosnia and
Herzegovina tour. The Crown Princess Couple started the day at
Sarajevo Music Academy, where…
Norway’s Crown Prince Couple, Crown
Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, reportedly could have
been involved in an ongoing spy case that has affected
Norwegian-Russian relations. This was reported by Norwegian state
television NRK on Thursday evening. The case began in December 2017
when the Norwegian spy Frode Berg was arrested in Russia. The FSB,
who arrested him, believed he was…
Grace Patricia Kelly was born on 12
November 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was well-known as
an actress, starring in films like Dial M for Murder, To Catch a
Thiefand High Society. She became the Princess of Monaco 18 April
1956 when she wed Rainier III…
Victoria Beckham says Queen Letizia looked "stylish" in one of her designs
8th November 2019
Victoria Beckham’s designs are a
favourite amongst royals. Her sleek and professional clothes appeal
to royal sensibilities, and she now has a new royal on her client
list. Queen Letizia of Spain wore a Victoria Beckham look for the
first time on Tuesday, sporting a…
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians is to
receive the prestigious German Charity Bambi Award from ‘Hubert
Burda Media Holding’. The ceremony will take place in Baden-Baden,
Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on 21 November. The Royal Palace in
Brussels said that the Queen is being presented the award for “her
many years of dedication and personal contribution to the debate on
sustainable…
On Wednesday, His Majesty King Harald and
Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway welcomed the Slovenian president
on a state visit to the Kingdom of Norway. On Thursday the visit
continued and was concluded. On Wednesday, the royals accompanied
the President and his wife…
Dutch King and Queen host lunch for distinguished Dutch citizens
8th November 2019
Yesterday, King Willem-Alexander and
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands hosted lunch for distinguished
Dutch citizens who have a special achievement. The lunch took place
at Noordeinde Palace with 26 guests in attendance who, the Royal
House said, had “distinguished…
Royal Central is taking a look at the
princess consorts of Monaco in a new series. This edition focuses
on Antoinette de Mérode. Born on 28 September 1828, Antoinette
Ghislaine de Merode was born in Brussels, Belgium, to Count Werner
de Merode and Countess Victoire de Spangen d’Uyternesse. The
day she turned 18, a “golden-haired” Antoinette married Prince
Charles III of…
