who's the most religious crown princess/Queen?

[Aquarela]

In my opinion, Princess Mathilde seems to have strong religious beliefs.

I think Princess Mary is a devout christian too.

About Queens: I read that Queen Sofia has a close relationship with God.

[BeautyLeonor]

I think Queen Sofia is very religious.
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[Henri M.]

Males: The Prince of Orange (already since his confirmation -and still- faithfully following bible class with his year-mates from university, including discussion- and reading weekends under direction of the Court Chaplain)

Females: Queen Fabiola of the Belgians, the Nun-Queen

[acdc1]

How religious is Queen Margrethe? She seemed to have memorized the words to some of the songs at Isabella's christening, so I just wondered.

Originally Posted by Henri M.

Males: The Prince of Orange (already since his confirmation -and still- faithfully following bible class with his year-mates from university)

Females: Queen Fabiola of the Belgians, the Nun-Queen

What religion is Prince of Orange?

[Henri M.]

Originally Posted by acdc1

What religion is Prince of Orange?

Protestant. With a Roman-Catholic spouse.
But with three Protestant daughters.

[Regina]

Grand Duchess of Luxembourg Maria Teresa is a very devout Roman-Catholic.

Henri M, do you know if Maxima attends catholic ceremonies (at Sundays, for instance)? Thanks in advance. :)

[crisiñaki]

Males:
Willem-Alexander
Philippe

Females:
Queen Sofia
CPss Mathilde

[Henri M.]

Yes, the Princess did (and does) attend Roman Catholic ceremonies.

But, as ist the case for all Dutchmen and -women, also the religion of members of the Royal House is a private affair. The royal family has an own family-chapel at Het Loo Palace so we don't know what happens there at Sundays. In the 1950's and 1960's the present weekend retreat of the Queen was used as a meeting point for religious leaders and experts, to still the hunger and interest of Queen Juliana and her mother in religious affairs.

In Noordeinde Palace (the Queen's official residence in The Hague) there used to be a Russian Orthodox Chapel, build for Queen Anna Paulovna, by birth a Russian Grand Duchess.

In Huis ten Bosch Palace (the Queen's private residence in The Hague) there used to be an Anglican Chapel, build for Anne Princess of Orange, by birth a Princess of Great Britain and Hannover, The Princess Royal. Nowadays it is in use as one of the ballrooms.

The Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands are greeted at the Cathedral of Saint Bavo in Haarlem

Princess Máxima of the Netherlands attends Holy Mass in the Cathedral of the Saints Laurentius and Elisabeth in Rotterdam

Princess Máxima of the Netherlands reads the Holy Gospel in the family chapel at Het Loo Palace

[Duke of Marmalade]

Two very religious Queens come to my mind, Sofia of Spain and Fabiola of Belgium.

Don't think the younger generation was as devoted as some among the older generation and some monarchies put more emphasis on the issue than others, eg Spain or Belgium, see above. I believe Mathilde was already pretty much practising her belief but Letizia had to catch up a bit because the SRF is kind of a stronghold of catholizism.
Not sure about the Protestant Houses, they are a bit more tolerant, I believe, eg it's ok that Maxima remains a Catholic with the kids becoming Protestants.

[Regina]

Thanks Henri!

[Nichola]

I'm not sure who is the most religious.

QEII seems very religious. She attends Sunday service each week and has mentioned her faith in speeches.

[TheTruth]

QE II seems quite religious. She didn't allow Charles and Diana to attend a mass given by the Pope Jean-paul II, when visiting the Vatican.

[Aurora810]

This is a very interesting topic! I'm curious about the comments of Princess Mathilde and Princess Mary being considered really religious. I'm not doubting it or anything but what makes one believe they are religious or a devout Christian? Just curious about the basis for those thoughts?

[GlitteringTiaras]

I'm not so sure if Crown Princess Mary is devoutly religious, but I do know that Queen Margrethe is.

It has been reported over and over again that the Queen attends Mass (rather service for Protestants) on a regular basis. It is something that I do believe she is quite proud of as she should be.

[acdc1]

I think that it really matters with what you define as "religious". "Religious" could go so far to mean that you don't miss a Sunday, know all prayers, hymns, Hail Mary's, creeds, etc. by heart, and pray all five times a day if Muslim. Or it could mean that you attend church fairly often, know some hymns, etc. Or it could mean once and a while going to church.

[Vanesa]

Originally Posted by Henri M.

Males: The Prince of Orange (already since his confirmation -and still- faithfully following bible class with his year-mates from university, including discussion- and reading weekends under direction of the Court Chaplain)

Females: Queen Fabiola of the Belgians, the Nun-Queen

Yes. Queen Fabiola is the most religious women among the Royals. But I wouldn't call her "the Nun-Queen". She was married to King Baoudouin (he was very religious too), and as you know, nuns are not allowed to marry. Accomplishing your religious duties is not to be a nun or a priest, but a good Catholic. I must say that Queen Fabiola is a rol model for me, and the best characterization of how a Catholic Queen must be.

I'm also happy to hear that the Prince of Orange is very religious.

But I'm curious about not-western Royals. I'm wondering which of them are very religious in the Muslim, Buddisth, Shintoist or Hinduist world. For exampleoes Prince Naruhito attends Shintoist religious ceremonies often? And how about King Bhumibol and Buddist faith? I read somewhere that Mohammed Reza Pahlavi Shah's mother was very religious (while her husband was quite the contrary)....

Vanesa.

[srivishnu]

Originally Posted by Aquarela

In my opinion, Princess Mathilde seems to have strong religious beliefs.

I think Princess Mary is a devout christian too.

About Queens: I read that Queen Sofia has a close relationship with God.

The most religious queen is HM Queen Elizabeth II of Britain.

[trinny]

Originally Posted by Aquarela

I think Princess Mary is a devout christian too.

Hi Aquarela ,

I'm really interested to hear this!
Would you mind telling me how you came to this conclusion?

I've never heard anything like this said about CP Mary.
I'm really curious!

Thank you.
trinny

[Madame Royale]

Mary's a practicing christian, having been raised a Presbyterian and acknowledging the Lutheran denomination as her own upon marriage, but that's all I know of her religious adherence