During a cabinet meeting held at the
Royal Palace of Stockholm on Wednesday afternoon, King Carl XVI
Gustaf announced to the Government the baby's name chosen by the
new parents, and the royal title the fifth in line will be known
as. "At the cabinet meeting, The King informed the Government that
the Princess will be named Leonore Lilian Maria, with the given
name Leonore. The Princess…
The new proud parents posted a photo on
the official Facebook page for the Swedish Royal Family with the
adorable image showing the beaming parents holding their daughter
in a car seat. "Princess Madeleine and Mr. O'Neill leave the
hospital with their…
Sweden’s royal newlyweds expecting their first child
4th September 2013
A royal playmate is on the way for Prince
George… In the wake of the excitement over three royal weddings
last weekend, royal admirers were treated to more good news,
courtesy of the Swedish Royal Court… H.R.H. Princess Madeleine and
Mr. Christopher O’NeillPhoto…
Dutch Prince Friso dies after one and a half years in a coma
12th August 2013
Nearly a year and a half after falling
into a coma after a skiing accident in Austria, Prince Friso of The
Netherlands has died aged 44 officials confirmed. Prince Friso died
from complications after a skiing accident in Austria. In July,
Prince Friso was transferred from a London hospital back to Huis
ten Bosch, a royal palace in The Hague but had since suffered
further complications. Prince…
Prince Philippe becomes King of the Belgians
21st July 2013
The former Prince Philippe, Duke of
Brabant has now taken the oath for the throne of Belgium and has
become King Philippe of the Belgians. The new King and Queen of the
Belgians: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. His father, King Albert
II, abdicated shortly before and due…
King of the Belgians prepares to abdicate
16th July 2013
His Majesty The King of the Belgians has
begun his final preparations for his abdication this Sunday when he
will formally hand over Kingship to his son, who will become King
Philippe. King Albert II has been King of the Belgians for almost
20 years and announced earlier…
The Queen hosts King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands for afternoon tea
11th July 2013
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of
the Netherlands have made their first visit to Britain since
Willem-Alexander’s investiture. On Wednesday, The Queen welcomed to
the new monarch and consort to Windsor Castle as she hosted
afternoon tea for the couple. The Queen was pleased to welcome the
new King and Queen of the Netherlands. Photo: rtlnieuws.nl The new
king and queen were welcomed…
10 important facts about the Belgian Monarchy
3rd July 2013
King Albert will abdicate on 21st July.
With the Belgian Abdication just announced (and happening in just a
few weeks’ time), we thought we’d give you 10 of the most
need-to-know facts about the Belgian Monarchy. The Belgian Kings
and Queens are known as ‘King/Queen…
Queen Beatrix Abdicates, Willem-Alexander Becomes King
30th April 2013
The Queen of the Netherlands (Beatrix)
today abdicated her throne and was succeeded by her eldest son, who
is now His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and his wife, Queen
Maxima, who is Queen Consort of the Netherlands. A ceremony took
place at 10am this morning where the three…

