It was a very modern take on a traditional event. Prince Carl Philip of Sweden married Sofia Hellqvist in a ceremony in Stockholm on June 13th that mixed old with new to produce a royal weddinglike no other.
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden following their marriage in Stockholm on June 13th 2015 (photo Mattias Edwall and Kungahuset.se)
The setting was the Royal Chapel at the…
The decision of King Felipe of Spain to take away the title of Duchess of Palma from his sister, Infanta Cristina, was generally well received when it was announced on Thursday night. However, now it has become the source of yet more issues for the beleaguered royal house as…
Sweden is ready for the Royal Wedding of the year
13th June 2015
In just a few hours time, the royal wedding of the year takes place in Stockholm. The only son of the King and Queen of Sweden, Prince Carl Philip, marries Sofia Hellqvist this afternoon.
Prince Carl Philip of Sweden marries Sofia Hellqvist later today in Stockholm
The…
Royal guests head to Stockholm for the wedding of the year
12th June 2015
Royalty from around Europe will gather in Sweden in June 13th for the Royal Wedding of the year. Kings, queens, princes and princesses will all be present at the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace in Stockholm to see Prince Carl Philip, the only son of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, marry Sofia Hellqvist.
Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist
The Earl and Countess of Wessex will be present…
Seven things to know about the big Royal Wedding of 2015
7th June 2015
Exactly a week from today the Royal Wedding of the Year will take place in Stockholm. The only son of the King and Queen of Sweden, Prince Carl Philip, will marry fiancee of just under a year, Sofia Hellqvist, in a glittering ceremony on June 13th which will be attended by…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands are undertaking an historic three-day state visit to Canada this week which will highlight the close relationship and strong ties which have existed between the two countries since the Second World War.
Their…
A royal dynasty welcomes a baby girl in London
16th April 2015
A baby girl of royal descent was born in a hospital in London. But don’t panic, you’ve not missed the arrival of THAT royal baby. This little person isn’t the one who will be giving Prince George the run around in the nurseries of Amner Hall and Kensington Palace. The Royal Family of Monaco welcomed a baby girl born in London on Sunday.
Princess Caroline of Monaco has welcomed her first…
Monaco’s Royal twins made their first public appearance on Wednesday 7th January as their parents, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, appeared on the Royal palace balcony each carrying a baby swaddled in white blankets. The twins and their parents were greeted by a…
Spain’s Princess Cristina to stand trial
22nd December 2014
<![CDATA[The King of Spain's sister, Princess Cristina, is set to stand trial over alleged tax fraud linking to her husband's business dealings.
This is the first time in Spain's history where a member of it's Royal Family has been put in the dock to…
Princess Charlene of Monaco gives birth to twins
10th December 2014
<![CDATA[Princess Charlene of Monaco has given birth to twins, a boy and a girl.
It was thought that the Princess would give birth close to Christmas, and the South-African former swimmer was admitted to Princess Grace hospital around lunchtime today, local time. The twins were delivered via caesarean section are called Prince Jacques Honoré Rainier and Princess Gabriella Thérèse Marie.