The inheritance of Queen Fabiola of
Belgium has been settled. Queen Fabiola died on 5 December
2014 after a widowhood of 21 years. Her husband had reigned as King
Baudouin of the Belgians from 1951 until his sudden death in 1993.
The couple had no children and Queen Fabiola spoke of her five
miscarriages in 2008, with the words ‘ Her husband had reigned
as King Baudouin of the Belgians…
The Fifteen Princesses of Orange: Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands
30th January 2016
From left to right: Catharina-Amalia,
Princess of Orange, King Willem-Alexander, Princess Ariane, Queen
Maxima and Princess Alexia Suddenly we must make a huge jump in
time for this last Princess of Orange. After the death of Sophie of
Württemberg her husband remarried to…
Queen Sonja of Norway speaks about devastating miscarriage 46 years ago
21st January 2016
Queen Sonja of Norway has spoken of the
devastating miscarriage of her first child 46 years ago in an
upcoming TV documentary celebrating the 25-year reign of King
Harald V. The miscarriage happened when then Crown Princess Sonja
was 32-years-old. It was the night of 2 July…
Spain's Infanta Cristina stripped of Barcelona's Gold Medal as tax fraud trial continues
21st January 2016
Infanta Cristina of Spain has been
stripped by councillors in Barcelona of the city’s Gold Medal as
the 50-year-old’s trial for tax fraud continues. King Felipe’s
sister has been revoked of Barcelona’s top honour after she
was informed by the deputy mayor’s office that she may no longer
use the title “her most excellent lady”, which comes with the
award. Deputy Mayor Gerado…
King Harald V of Norway is approaching a
major anniversary in his Kingship. On 17 January 2016 he will mark
25 years on the throne. We take a look at his life so far! King
Harald V was born on 21 February 1937 as the third child and
only son of Olav V of Norway…
Infanta Cristina becomes first member of Spanish Royal Family to be put on trial
10th January 2016
It will be a significant day in
Spanish history tomorrow when King Felipe’s sister Infanta Cristina
will become the first member of the country’s Royal Family to be
put on trial. The Spanish Princess faces charges of alleged tax
fraud and involvement in an…
Wilhelmina of Prussia was born on 7
August 1751 to Prince Augustus William of Prussia and Duchess Luise
of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. Her brother succeeded as Frederick
William II of Prussia. She barely knew her father as he died when
she was 7 years old. She was raised mostly by her grandmother,
Sophia Dorothea of Hanover and her aunt, Elisabeth Christine. One
of her first governesses was abusive…
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has
announced during her traditional New Year’s speech that her
81-year-old husband’ Prince Henrik’ is to retire from most official
duties. He will take part in the New Year’s reception on Friday but
he will not be…
The Duke of Parma is currently facing an
unusual situation. His illegitimate son, born from a relationship
with Brigitte Klynstra in 1997, named Hugo Klynstra is
claiming his father’s last name and the princely title that goes
with it. The Duke of…
Monarchs from across Europe have made
calls for unity and tolerance as they address their nation in an
annual Christmas broadcast. Many of the broadcasts reflected on the
recent atrocities that have occurred over the past year, including
the deadly terror attacks around the world and the migrant crisis
in which millions have fled their homes for a better life in
Europe. In the United Kingdom…
