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Royal Weddings: The wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden to Chris O’Neill

After a broken engagement a few years earlier, Princess Madeleine of Sweden finally found the love of her life after fleeing to New York City to heal her broken heart. There, through mutual friends, she met American-British financier Christopher “Chris” O’Neill. They appeared for the first time in public together in January 2011, and the relationship might have stayed quiet…
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European Royals

Prince Welf August of Hanover christened

Hereditary Prince Ernst August of Hanover and Princess Ekaterina of Hanover have baptised their second child, Prince Welf August over the weekend. The 2-month-old Prince’s royal godparents were also present for the christening. Hereditary Prince Ernst August and…
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Looking Back at the Wedding of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark

Today we are going to look back at the wedding of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary which took place 15 years ago. Denmark’s Crown Prince married his Australian fiancée on a beautiful May morning at the Copenhagen Cathedral. Crown Prince Frederik first met his future wife, Mary Donaldson, in Sydney while he was there for the 2000 Olympic Games. They met at the Slip Inn Bar, and the…
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Sweden

Who is Prince Carl Philip of Sweden?

On13 May 1979, Queen Silvia of Sweden gave birth to her second child, a son, at Stockholm Palace. The son, the new Crown Prince of Sweden’s birth was celebrated with a 42-gun salute. The King was away on a trip and was not able to get back to Stockholm in time…
Sweden

Happy 40th Birthday Prince Carl Philip! - 40 facts about the royal on his birthday!

On 13 May 1979, His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip of Sweden was born. To celebrate his 39th birthday, here are 40 facts on the Swedish royal: His full name is Carl Philip Edmund Bertil. Prince Carl Philip also has the title of Duke of Värmland. He was born in Stockholm Palace. His mother went into labour with him during the night while his father was away on a trip. His older sister, Crown…
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Belgium

Queen Mathilde visits University of Ghent to talk about UN goals

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has visited the University of Ghent in her role as Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). Queen Mathilde exchanged views with students and academic staff on ‘Agenda 2030’ of the United Nations. Mathilde was eager to learn more about the durability policy of the University of Ghent as she arrived at the institution on Friday. She was…
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