While much fanfare was made in Luxembourg
to mark the installation of Grand Duke Guillaume and the abdication
of Grand Duke Henri after a reign of 25 years, in Monaco, Prince
Albert marked the 20th anniversary of his accession with a series
of events surrounded by his family. By 2005, Prince Rainier III was
81-years-old, suffering from long bouts of bad health, and growing
progressively weaker.
Princess Caroline presents her sister, Princess Stephanie, with one of Monaco's highest honours but Princess Charlene misses royal family get together
18th November 2025
The three children of Princess Grace and
Prince Rainier III of Monaco were reunited in the heart of the
Principality and for a very special reason. The eldest of the trio,
Princess Caroline, presented the youngest, Princess Stephanie, with
one of Monaco’s highest…
Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg chooses discreet diamonds for her first portrait as a consort
2nd October 2025
The future Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
has chosen a symbolic tiara for her first official portrait as
consort of the tiny European nation. Princess Stephanie of
Luxembourg has worn the Belgian Scroll tiara in the new painting
which marks the start of her husband’s…
On the eve of his accession, Luxembourg's soon to be Grand Duke is immortalised on canvas
2nd October 2025
The first official painted portraits of
Luxembourg’s soon to be ruler have been released on the anniversary
of his accession. With just hours to go until Prince Guillaume
becomes Grand Duke, three paintings have been unveiled which will
act as official portraits of the new Head of State and of his
consort, Princess Stephanie. Louise Pragnell. Cour Grand Ducale The
first shows…
The countess on the brink of becoming a consort: the quiet princess who changed a monarchy
27th June 2024
On National Day, Grand Duke Henri of
Luxembourg announced that, on the 1st of October, he would
undertake the first step towards a change at the head of the
country’s Monarchy. This means that, in the next few years, the
small European country could have a new…
As Luxembourg was celebrating its
National Day, Grand Duke Henri made an announcement that shook the
royal world, as he ended his speech with the news that, starting
October 1st 2024, his son, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, would
be named…
Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie has
been at the forefront of royal duties this week, carrying out
engagements with and without her family in Luxembourg and Poland.
Earlier this week, Stéphanie visited the Museum of Photography in
Krakow, Poland, to view an exhibition dedicated to Edward Steichen,
a photographer with ties to Luxembourg. The Hereditary Grand
Duchess is a patron of the…
Prince Albert travelled to New York City
to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Principality of Monaco
being officially recognised as a sovereign state by the United
Nations. This was also an occasion to celebrate the legacy of
Prince Rainier III, Prince Albert’s…
The Hereditary Grand Ducal Family of
Luxembourg was photographed together for the first time as they
left the maternity ward where its newest member was born.
Prince Guillaume, Princess Stéphanie, Prince Charles and newborn
Prince François left the Grand Duchesse…
Princess Charlene of Monaco absent from latest family gathering
24th January 2023
The Monaco Princely Family came out in
full force during the weekend for the first International Circus
Festival of Monte-Carlo since the start of the pandemic.
Prince Albert and his two children, Prince Jacques and Princess
Gabriella, attended the circus on the Sunday, but Princess Charlene
was notably absent. The Princess has suffered from ill health in
recent years, although her absence…

