Features

A poignant jewel pick for Princess Ingrid Alexandra at special royal celebration

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway took a sparkling family gem and gave it a modern twist at a recent celebration. At King Harald’s 88th birthday gala, the second-in-line to the throne chose some spectacular and historic jewels.  The princess, 21, chose a pair of stunning earrings that belonged to her great grandmother, Crown Princess Märtha, for the black tie event. The earrings feature a…
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Norway

Norway's Crown Prince and Princess lead their royal family's Christmas celebrations after difficult months

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway have been busy with Christmas celebrations this week as their family continues to weather a difficult time.  Earlier this week, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess visited a care home for some festive cheer. They met with residents and staff members to learn more about their lives.  The couple were also treated to a carol concert…
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Norway

Princess Ingrid Alexandra extends military service

Princess Ingrid Alexandra, a soldier in training and a future queen, has decided to extend her military service into next year. Private Alexandra, as she is known in the military, announced her decision to extend her professional training with the Ingeniørbataljonen…
European Royals

School's (almost) back! Where are the new generation of royals heading this autumn

The younger royals are growing up and it’s almost time to head back to school! After a summer break that included, for many, attending the Summer Olympics in Paris or taking on extra constitutional duties or military training, many are headed back to school or planning their next steps. Here, we round up where the European royals are studying and training. Princess Elisabeth, future…
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Royal News

The future queens of Europe

Now that Queen Margrethe’s reign has come to an end, there are no queen regnants in Europe. But the future is female, and here are all of the future queens who are currently in line to their respective thrones! Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden Photo: Linda Broström/The Royal Court of Sweden Born without succession rights and retroactively named the heir to the Swedish throne before her…
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