European RoyalsFeatures

The influence of the House of Habsburg

One of the most influential and powerful royal houses of Europe, to this day many people (even those not familiar with Austrian history or royalty in general) are aware of the House of Habsburg and its significant impact on the development of Europe from the medieval ages through to the present day. Throughout its vast history, the family has ruled over nearly all of the continent of Europe at…
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European Royals

It's a girl for the Hereditary Prince and Princess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

The Hereditary Prince and Princess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha welcomed the birth of a daughter on Wednesday in Munich. This is the couple’s second daughter. His Highness, Hubertus, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (41), released a statement to members of the media: “With great joy and gratitude, we announce the birth of our daughter Madeleine Aurelia Viktoria Carin of…
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FeaturesSweden

Who is Princess Estelle of Sweden?

Her Royal Highness Princess Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary was born on 23 February 2012 at Karolinska University Hospital in Solna, Sweden, to Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden. Her birth was celebrated with 21-gun salutes in Stockholm. Her name and title of…
Norway

Long queues forced the Norwegian castle to extend it opening hours yesterday

Yesterday, His Majesty King Harald of Norway turned 80-years-old. The King himself was on vacation abroad with the family, but many Norwegians nevertheless wanted to celebrate the King’s birthday. From 11 Norwegian fortresses, a birthday-salute to the King at noon was fired, but it was at the royal castle that something special happened. The Prime Minister and the President of the Norwegian…
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Luxembourg

Tessy of Luxembourg loses title

The question of whether or not Princess Tessy of Luxembourg would lose her title upon her divorce from His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Luxembourg, the third child of the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, has been a topic of discussion since the announcement of…
BelgiumEuropean Royals

King Albert has not appeared in court in the Delphine Boël case

King Albert of Belgium had been summoned to appear in court this morning in the case of his alleged illegitimate daughter, Delphine Boël. The former Belgian King did not appear in person and was represented by his lawyer. Although plenty of press appeared at the trial, they were not allowed inside the courtroom. Delphine Boël did appear in person but did not speak to waiting media. All King…
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