Spain

King Felipe is emotional as he marks major milestone for Spain's future queen

It was an especially emotional day in Zaragoza’s General Military Academy, as Princess Leonor received her graduation certificate and a new decoration from the hands of King Felipe. Although classes ended a while ago, with cadets having been able to enjoy some much deserved days off, they were all back for the traditional end of year ceremony.  It is usual for King Felipe to attend…
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Spain

The colourful tiara given to a princess by a billionaire

The only ruby tiara in the Spanish Royal Family’s collection is the Niarchos Ruby Bandeau and its accompanying parure. Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark received a treasure trove of jewels on her wedding day in 1962. In addition to the Prussian Tiara, a gift from…
Belgium

The glamourous royal wedding that created an unexpected queen

They were an unexpected king and queen and their royal romance has weathered several storms but King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium are marking their sixty fifth wedding anniversary.  The couple, who married on July 2nd 1959 in Brussels, now live quietly following Albert’s abdication. Their wedding was a glittering event and put a shy young couple on the path to a throne. Their…
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Sweden

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf gets gardening tips from top TV star

The King of Sweden has embraced the summer and headed out to the garden this weekend with a visit to a new exhibition at Solliden Palace. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia were at the Swedish Royal Family’s summer residence to visit a new garden installation. Gardener John Taylor has created a new exhibition “Idea Garden 2024” with the new theme of “Find the joy- an allotment…
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Luxembourg

The countess on the brink of becoming a consort: the quiet princess who changed a monarchy

On National Day, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg announced that, on the 1st of October, he would undertake the first step towards a change at the head of the country’s Monarchy. This means that, in the next few years, the small European country could have a new Grand Duchess, and one that will make history in more ways than one.  Born Countess Stéphanie Marie Claudine Christine…
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