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← Older postsCrown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, September Events
September 2nd; Crown Princess Victoria attended the 75-year anniversary of the Swedish National Union of Local Government Officers at Stockholm City Hall on Friday evening. September 5th; Prince Daniel participated in a UNICEF fundraising event at Operakällaren. That morning a breakfast seminar was held for celebrities before golf tournament Operakällaren Trophy. The contest, in which a host of familiar names like Mats Sundin, Hans Fahlen, Peppe Eng, Ernst Billgren … Continue reading
Posted in Swedish Royals | Tagged Anniversary, Audience, Baltic Sea, Crown Princess Victoria, Health, Memorial, Prince Daniel, The Netherlands, UNICEF | Leave a commentBritish Royal Family – September Events
3rd September 2011 The Queen and David Cameron attended the annual Braemar Gathering along with Prince Philip. The Prince of Wales as Royal Colonel of The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, attended a Colours Parade and Families Day at Fort George, Inverness. 4th September 2011 Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh attended the Sunday service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral, where they are currently … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged 9/11, Braemar Gathering, Elizabeth II, Hospital, Northern Ireland, Official Visit, Patronage, Scotland, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal | Leave a commentSwedish Opening of Parliament 2011
King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Madeleine attended a church service in Great Cathedral before the opening of the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm on September 15, 2011. There is a tradition at the Church Service for the royal ladies to wear black. The tradition was re-introduced after the opening of parliament became a little too casual for the tastes of the royal … Continue reading
Posted in Swedish Royals | Tagged Carl XVI Gustaf, Crown Princess Victoria, Parliament, Prince Carl Philip, Prince Daniel, Princess Madeleine, Queen Silvia | Leave a commentOfficial Dinner at the Royal Palace of Stockholm
On Thursday 8 September, His Majesty King Carl Gustav and Her Majesty Queen Silvia hosted an official dinner at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. This is the third official dinner of the year. Guests included representatives from the diplomatic corps, the Swedish parliament, the government, counties and authorities, as well as from the Swedish business community, science, culture and sport. The approximately 150 guests were received and welcomed by The … Continue reading
Posted in Swedish Royals | Tagged Carl XVI Gustaf, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Protocol, Queen Silvia | Leave a commentPrincess Victoria and Prince Daniel – July/August Events
13th July – Victoria and Daniel visited Borgholm, and received two lime trees as wedding gifts. The trees were a gift from Borgholm’s municipality, and they were planted to the Borgholm market square. 23rd July – Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel attended the wedding Prince Rashid and Zina Shaban in Amman. 24th July – Victoria and Daniel attended a memorial service for the victims of the attacks in Norway. 2nd … Continue reading
Posted in Swedish Royals | Tagged Crown Princess Victoria, Health, In-Laws, Memorial, Norway, Prince Daniel, Wedding | Leave a commentBritish Royal Family – July/August Events
The Summer months are usually a time of rest and relaxation for the royals, but it seems the British Royal Family were as busy as ever. July 4th – Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond met with Queen Elizabeth at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. July 4th – Princess Anne has arrived in Botswana for a two day official visit. It’s her third official visit to Botswana after 1999 … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Agriculture, Ambassador, Audience, Botswana, Elizabeth II, Garden Party, London 2012, Military, Official Visit, Olympic Games, Patronage, Scotland, Sport, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal | 6 CommentsBelgian Royal Family – July Events
A not so quiet July for the Belgian Royal Family; July 7th – Princess Mathilde visited the”Villa Rozerood” in De Panne, a holiday and care center for seriously ill children and their families. July 7th – King Albert attended the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the biscuit factory “Biscuiterie Jules Destrooper” in Lo. July 15th – Queen Paola attended the world premiere of the theatre play of Umberto Eco’s … Continue reading
Posted in Austrian Royals, Belgian Royals | Tagged Albert II of the Belgians, Austria-Este, Military Training, Music, Premiere, Prince Joachim of Belgium, Prince Laurent, Prince Philippe, Princess Claire, Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, Princess Mathilde, Queen Paola, Theatre | Leave a commentBelgian National Day – 21st July 2011
Belgium’s National Day is set on the 21st July, as that is when Leopold I of Belgium took the oath making him the first King of the Belgians in 1831. After Belgium asserted its independence from the Netherlands on 4 October 1830, the Belgian National Congress considered several candidates and eventually asked Leopold to become King of the newly-formed country. He was elected on 4 June and accepted and became “King … Continue reading
Posted in Austrian Royals, Belgian Royals | Tagged Albert II of the Belgians, Archduke Lorenz, Austria-Este, Leopold I, Mass, Military, National Day, Prince Laurent, Prince Philippe, Princess Astrid of Belgium, Princess Claire, Princess Mathilde, Queen Fabiola, Queen Paola | 2 CommentsWedding of Zara Phillips to Mike Tindall: 30th July 2011
Buckingham Palace announced on the 21st December 2010, the engagement of Zara Phillips to rugby union player Mike Tindall, who plays for Premiership side Gloucester and the England national team. On the 9th March 2011, they chose a date and location 30th July and, surprisingly for some, Canongate Kirk on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. After pre-wedding events, rehearsals, checks and quite possibly some jitters the couple were married this afternoon … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Greek Meander Tiara, Mike Tindall, Scotland, Stewart Parvin, Tiaras, Wedding, Zara Phillips | 4 CommentsPre-Wedding Events for Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall
The night before the wedding, the couple along with family members arrived at Edinburgh’s Canongate Kirk in a chauffeur-driven Jaguar this afternoon for a formal rehearsal ahead of tomorrow’s ceremony. They were joined by Princess Anne, Tim Laurence, Zara’s father, Captain Mark Phillips, his second wife, Sandy Pflueger, Peter and Autumn Phillips. Earlier, the bride had spent the day putting her own final touches in place. Zara spent the afternoon with sister-in-law … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Britannia, Mike Tindall, Scotland, Wedding, Yachts, Zara Phillips | 1 CommentZara Philips & Mike Tindall Wedding Information
There is less than a week to go until the second British Royal wedding this year. Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara Phillips MBE, is due to marry Mike Tindall MBE, in a small ceremony on 30 July. The wedding will take place at Canongate Kirk on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland. Very little information has been released or leaked about the wedding, but what we do know is that Zara’s dress … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Britannia, Fashion, Media, Mike Tindall, Scotland, Stewart Parvin, Wedding, Zara Phillips | 3 CommentsPrince Philip’s 90th Birthday Celebrations
To celebrate the Duke’s 90th birthday in June there were various events leading up to and surrounding the special occasion. Prince Philip, a man known for his reserved attitude, gave two unprecedented interviews to english gardener Alan Titchmarsh and broadcaster Fiona Bruce. In the Prince Philip at 90 documentary, Princess Anne described her father as caring man who always made the effort to be there at bedtime. The day before … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Birthday, Elizabeth II, Interview, Patronage, Prime Minister Cameron, The Duke of Edinburgh | 1 CommentRoyal Ascot 2011
After celebrating Prince Phillip’s 90th Birthday over the weekend, The Royal Family were out in full force again last week as day one of Ascot kicked off. The Queen, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie arrived together in horse-drawn carriages to celebrate the event’s 300th year. You also saw Princess Anne, her husband Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Prince Michael … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Fashion, In-Laws, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie, Royal Ascot, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal | Leave a commentThe Duke of Edinburgh – A Reflection at 90
Prince Philip, the now Duke of Edinburgh, was born a Prince of Greece and Denmark on the 10th June 1921. He was the youngest child and only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg. Philip is the only serving member of his family, with his closest sister, Princess Sophie, passing away in 2001. Prince Philip was first educated in Paris, he then moved to … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Biography, Birthday, The Duke of Edinburgh | Leave a commentThe Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall visit Spain
After visiting Portugal, the princely couple have moved on to Spain where they were greeted by Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia at Palacio Del Pardo in Madrid. The Prince of Wales went on to meet business men in the Community of Madrid and then to a Reception at the British Embassy. We saw a beautiful display of gowns and jewels from Camilla and Letizia at the gala dinner on the evening of … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals, Spanish Royals | Tagged Juan Carlos I, Official Visit, Prime Minister Zapatero, Queen Sofia, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Prince of Asturias, The Prince of Wales, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a commentCrown Princess Victoria & Prince Daniel visit Dalarna
The Crown Princess and her husband Prince Daniel have had a very busy few months and in just over 2 months they will celebrate their one year wedding anniversary. Their 2 day trip began with a visit to Cozmoz, the hippest youth concert hall in Darlarna. But it also has the largest youth disco and Cafe Caoz. Cozmoz has an internship for unemployed young people where they are given the … Continue reading
Posted in Swedish Royals | Tagged Cancer, Children, Crown Princess Victoria, Music, Prince Daniel, Sport, Women's Rights | Leave a commentCharles and Camilla: Visit to Portugal
On the 14th March, it was announced that the royal couple would visit Portugal, Spain and Morrocco from the 28th March until the 6th April. Portugal was first on the list, and the couple were greeted by the Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva and his wife Maria Cavaco Silva today. It was a rainy start to the trip but hopefully the beautiful Portuguese weather will start to shine through soon. … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Horses, Military, Official Visit, Portugal, President Cavaco Silva, Prince Charles-Philippe, The Duchess of Cadaval, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Prince of Wales | 2 CommentsKing Carl Gustaf visits Botswana
Tuesday, March 22nd The state visit to Botswana started on the 22nd, but unfortunately Queen Silvia was taken with the flu and her participation in the state visit was cancelled. The Swedish Government was represented by Gunilla Carlsson and rural minister Eskil Erlandsson, who accompanied the King for the trip. The King was received by Botswana’s President, Ian Khama, at the airport in Gaborone. After a private meeting between the … Continue reading
Posted in Swedish Royals | Tagged Botswana, Carl XVI Gustaf, Exhibition, Parliament, President Khama, Queen Silvia, Red Cross, State Visit | Leave a commentPrincess Victoria & Prince Daniel Visit Gothenburg
March 17th; The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel visited the Gothenburg area. The Crown Princess began her day with a visit to the Foundation for documentation of Bohuslän rock art in the municipality of Lysekil, Prince Daniel by visiting Gunnebo House and Gardens. The Crown Princess arrived at the Roe Farm where she received an introduction to the Foundation for the documentation of Bohuslän rock art. The hob “Shoemaker” appeared … Continue reading
Posted in Swedish Royals | Tagged Arts, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Sport | Leave a commentPrincess Victoria & Prince Daniel’s Visit to Malmö
March 9th; The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel began their visit with a trip to the Western Harbour, where they watched a presentation on sustainable cities. Western Harbour is known for its environmental technology solutions and has been Malmö’s most visible symbol of the work on sustainable urban development. Malmö’s city architect Ingemar Gråhamn and Daniel Skoog from Environmental guided the Crown Princess and Prince Daniel on a tour through … Continue reading
Posted in Swedish Royals | Tagged Children, Crown Princess Victoria, Culture, Education, Prince Daniel, Sport | Leave a comment


