The Royal Forums

A Day of Flowers For Queen Jetsun Pema’s Birthday!

June 4, 2016 at 4:09 pm by Jacknch

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Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan celebrated her 26th birthday today by attending the the 2nd Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition alongside her husband, His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Her Majesty’s father-in-law, the Fourth King and other members of the Bhutanese Royal Family including three of the Fourth King’s grandchildren. Of-course, the day would not have been complete without the attendance of the newest member of the family, His … Continue reading →

The Pope Welcomes Sheikha Mozah To The Vatican

June 4, 2016 at 11:29 am by dazzling

This morning, Pope Francis welcomed Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser, president of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development in a private audience in the Vatican. The meeting which lasted about 30 minutes, Sheikha Mozah spoke to the Pope about her involvement in education and social development through her foundation in Qatar and on the International scene. After the meeting, Sheikha Mozah gave The Pope an Arab … Continue reading →

Sheikha Mozah Meets With Italian Prime Minister

June 3, 2016 at 2:03 pm by dazzling

HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of the Education Above All foundation met with the Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, in the Palazzo Chigi in Rome, Italy earlier today. The meeting was about providing quality education to refugees. Sheikha Mozah was briefed by the Italian Prime Minister the efforts of Italian government on providing to their refuges. They also discussed the crisis in Syria. Sheikha Mozah also discussed Education Above … Continue reading →

Catch Me If You Can! Princess Leonore Pays First Visit To Her Duchy

June 3, 2016 at 9:36 am by JessRulz

Two-year-old Princess Leonore had her parents, Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill, on their toes today during her premiere visit to her duchy, Gotland. While she was being introduced to Haidi af Gotland, the horse Leonore received as a christening gift from the Administrative Board of Gotland, the young Princess – in a blue and white pleated dress with a large blue bow in her blonde hair – was more interested in … Continue reading →

Flashback Friday: A Simple Prussian Wedding in Bonn

June 3, 2016 at 9:00 am by JessRulz

Prince Wilhelm of Prussia and Dorothea von Salviati on their wedding day

June 3, 1933: Prince Wilhlem of Prussia, eldest son of Wilhem, German Crown Prince and heir to the headship of the House of Hohenzollern, married his love Dorothea von Salviati in a simple church ceremony in Bonn. Wilhelm and Dorothea (front row, centre) with family members at the bride’s family home after their wedding ceremony The couple had met and fallen in love while attending the University of Bonn, but Wilhelm’s grandfather, the former … Continue reading →

Where’s Your Tie, Son? Prince Harry Gets A Scolding While Meeting WWII Veterans

June 3, 2016 at 6:46 am by JessRulz

Prince Harry received a telling-off during his visit to Southwark House in Hampshire yesterday, for not completing his outfit with a tie. “Where’s your bloody tie?” 91-year-old veteran Ivor Anderson jokingly scolded the Prince when he first saw him as Harry arrived to meet with 45 World War Two veterans who will be making the annual pilgrimage to the beaches of Normandy to mark the anniversary of the D-Day landings with charity D-Day … Continue reading →

That Looks Interesting! Queen Máxima Opens Singularity University

June 3, 2016 at 5:47 am by Marika86

Yesterday, Thursday June 2, Her Majesty Queen Máxima opened a new innovation hub of the Dutch branch of the Singularity University in Eindhoven. The Singularity University (SU) was founded in 2008 in California and it is located at the NASA Research Park in Silicon Valley. SU aims to apply new tecnologies to address global issues with the help of educational programs. The innovation hub of Eindhoven is the first that … Continue reading →

Jordanian Royals Celebrate the Great Arab Revolt First Centennial

June 3, 2016 at 5:42 am by Rossina

Led by His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army (JAF), the Hashemite Royal Family gathered on Thursday to attended the grand military parade marking the Centennial of the Great Arab Revolt. At the front of the audience were Queen Rania, Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Salma Bint Abdullah and Princess Muna Al Hussein along with several Jordanian government and army senior officials. من احتفال … Continue reading →

Princess Maria Launches A New Royal Book!

June 3, 2016 at 4:09 am by Jacknch

Her Royal Highness Princess Maria of Romania looked as elegant as ever in an ivory and black polka-dot blouse and red skirt as she launched a new book last night at the Humanitas Bookfest 2016 – an annual event which highlights the best new books of the year in Romania. Lansări de carte regală la Bookfest https://t.co/5j8HPuGC8f pic.twitter.com/nUHGtdUvAs — Familia Regală (@casamsregelui) June 3, 2016 The book, entitled “Land That … Continue reading →

Saga Around Beatrix Sailboat Continues: Maintenance Will Stay With Defence Department

June 3, 2016 at 3:46 am by Marengo

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The maintenance costs of Princess Beatrix’ sailboat have been a topic of debate in Dutch parliament since 2007. Due to an electorate that lost all sense of direction and a hysterical press, the debate about the costs has become a perfect tool for a group of politicians to get their faces on television and to scratch the varnish of the throne. Princess Beatrix received the ‘Groene Draeck’ (Green Dragon) from … Continue reading →

Săvârșin Castle – A Special Anniversary

June 2, 2016 at 4:44 pm by Jacknch

The Royal Family of Romania website has posted a special article about Săvârșin Castle to mark the 15th Anniversary of when King Mihai I, Queen Ana and other members of the Royal Family were able to return to the Royal Domain of Săvârşin Castle and its estates. The article recalls all the events that have happened there over the years including Christmas and Easter celebrations, birthday gatherings and family visits. It also … Continue reading →

Princess Eugenie Rocks Black Halter Dress At Fundraising Gala

June 2, 2016 at 7:46 am by JessRulz

Last night, Princess Eugenie York was in attendance for the Hope and Homes for Children ‘End the Silence’ fundraising gala at Abbey Road Studios. The charity’s aim is to assist children in several countries, mainly Central and Eastern Europe and Africa, grow up in safe environments. The Princess hit the red carpet wearing a black evening gown with a beaded halter neckline, her hair in a loose up-do. Also present were … Continue reading →

De Marichalar Children Join Grandfather At Charity Bullfight

June 2, 2016 at 7:26 am by JessRulz

King Juan Carlos and two grandchildren, Victoria and Felipe de Marichalar

Felipe and Victoria Federica de Marichalar accompanied their maternal grandfather, King Juan Carlos, to a charity bullfight at the La Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Madrid yesterday. The charity bullfight that is part of the Festival of San Isidro is one of the most important events in the bullfighting calendar, as it raises money for hospitals to help provide treatment for disadvantaged people. Also in the royal box was Infanta … Continue reading →

Fourth Child For the Duke and Duchess of Vendôme

June 2, 2016 at 5:07 am by Marengo

The duke and duchess of Vendôme became parents for a fourth time. Today the duchess gave birth to a son. The new prince is called Joseph. The news was posted on twitter two hours ago by French journalist and television presentor Stéphane Bern. Prince Joseph has one older brother, Prince Gaston (2009), and two older sisters, Princess Antoinette (2012) and Princess Louise-Marguerite (2014). The blog noblesse & royautes calculated that … Continue reading →

Queen Letizia Recycles Plum Dress As She and Felipe Present National Culture Awards

June 1, 2016 at 3:11 pm by JessRulz

Queen Letizia of Spain recycled one of her best day-time outfits for the presentation ceremony of the National Culture Awards for 2014 and 2015 in Palencia. She repeated the plum Felipe Varela dress that was first worn back in 2009 during a visit of then-French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Joined by King Felipe VI, the Queen helped to hand out the awards to 60 laureates that were selected by the Ministry of Education, … Continue reading →

New Bust of Queen Elizabeth Unveiled in London

June 1, 2016 at 2:20 pm by JessRulz

A new bronze bust of Queen Elizabeth II has been unveiled by its inspiration today at the Honourable Artillery Company’s headquarters in London. The bust, created by Antony Dufort and showing the Queen in full gala evening wear, was commissioned to mark the Queen becoming the longest serving Captain-General of the Company, a position she has held since she came to the throne in 1952. She is also its first female … Continue reading →

Princess Maria of Romania Celebrates Children’s Day!

June 1, 2016 at 12:28 pm by Jacknch

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Her Royal Highness Princess Maria of Romania helped celebrate Children’s Day in style today by visiting a school in Bucharest and helping to make it a day to remember for all the children. The children of Ferdinand I Secondary School greeted the Princess with great excitement and hugs and presenting their royal visitor with a beautiful bouquet of roses and lilies. After looking around the school, Princess Maria watched a … Continue reading →

Prince Antonio and Princess Christine in Portugal

June 1, 2016 at 12:01 pm by Marengo

Prince Dom Antonio of Brazil, third in line for the defunct Brazilian throne, and his wife Princess Christine visited Portugal last weekend. Although the couple was in Portugal for a wedding in Coimbra. The prince and princess also went to Albergaria-a-Velha – near Aveiro, to visit the Santo Antonio clinic and to visit the Vista Alegre museum. The excursion was arranged by Portuguese monarchists. They were welcomed by the mayor … Continue reading →

On This Day: Royal Massacre in Nepal

June 1, 2016 at 12:00 pm by JessRulz

Fifteen years ago, a mass shooting at the Narayanhiti Palace in Kathmandu, the home of the former Nepalese Royal Family, claimed the lives of ten royals, including the King and Queen. The official inquest into the event found that the-then Crown Prince Dipendra opened fire during a family gathering at the Palace, where he had earlier been drinking and smoking hashish. The general consensus is that the reason behind the Prince’s … Continue reading →

Crown Princess Margareta Confers Royal Order

June 1, 2016 at 9:37 am by Jacknch

Crown Princess Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania, has conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Romania (Marea Cruce a Ordinului Coroana României) upon Princess Muna of Jordan during a solemn ceremony held in the Hall of Honour at Peleș Castle. The Order of the Crown of Romania was established back in 1881 by King Carol I in commemoration of the establishment of the Kingdom of … Continue reading →