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Monaco’s Christmas Village kicked off with a Princely procession led by Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene and Princess Stéphanie, honouring the hundred years since the birth of Prince Rainier III. The couple then headed to the Place du Casino to officially light the giant Christmas tree. The evening began at 4pm, with the Princely family arriving at 5:30pm to commence the inauguration.Prince Albert II inaugurated the event with a speech … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Christmas, Princess Charlène of Monaco, Princess Stéphanie of Monaco | Leave a commentGuillaume and Stéphanie Assist Saint Nicholas
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg came to help the Saint present at Kannerland located in Limpertsberg, managed by the association Elisabeth Kanner – or Familljenhëllef (Family Help). This is a organisation helps children and young people from the ages of 0 to 18 who have are living in unfavourable conditions. In this case whose parents will have difficulties buying them presents. Saint Nicholas Day … Continue reading
Posted in Luxembourg | Tagged Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg | Leave a commentDeath of Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein (51)
Prince Constantine of Liechtenstein, youngest son of sovereign Hans-Adam II, died this Tuesday, 5 December at the age of 51. Today the family announced his death which, they said in a statement, occurred suddenly. Prince Constantine leaves behind his wife, Princess Marie of Liechtenstein, née Countess Kálnoky von Köröspatak, and his teenage children Prince Moritz, Princess Georgina and Prince Benedikt. For 11 years he was the general director and chairman … Continue reading
Posted in Liechtenstein | Tagged Death | Leave a commentBritish Royal Host Reception for Diplomatic Corps
Last evening, King Charles III hosted the second diplomatic reception of his reign. Every year, in the month of December, the sovereign invites the foreign diplomatic corps stationed in London t at Buckingham Palace. The Princess of Wales wore her Lover’s Knot tiara while Queen Camilla wore Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite tiara, the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland. The Queen also wore a delicate diamond stomacher, which was last … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Diplomatic Corps, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, The Prince of Wales, The Princess of Wales | Leave a commentPrincess Aiko Celebrates 22nd Birthday
The Imperial Household Agency of Japan has released new portraits of Princess Aiko, The Princess Toshi on occasion of her 22nd birthday today. The birthday photos were taken one week ago, on November 24th at the Archives and Mausolea Department Building in Tokyo. The Princess is looking through the oldest still extant manuscript of the “Hyakunin Isshu”, a collection of a hundred poems by as many different poets from the … Continue reading
Posted in Japan | Tagged Princess Aiko of Japan | Leave a commentQueen Margrethe II Takes a Bow for ‘Snow Queen’ Ballet
Last night Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, her sister Queen Anne-Marie of Greece and her nephew Prince Philippos attended the premiere of the christmas ballet ‘Snedronningen’ – or ‘Snow Queen’ at Tivoli concert hall in Copenhagen, Denmark. The costumes and scenography for this ballet have been designed by Queen Margrethe II herself. The Queen therefore appeared on stage with the other artists during the applause. Yuri Possokhov has been responsible … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, Greece | Tagged Margrethe II of Denmark, Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark, Queen Anne-Marie of Greece | Leave a commentNorwegian Court Shares New Portrait of Prince Sverre Magnus
Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway, son of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, will turn 18 years old on the 3rd of December . Ahead of the day itself the Norwegian court shared a new portrait of the prince. His grandparents, King Harald V and Queen Sonja will mark the occasion by hosting an official lunch at the royal palace of Oslo on Friday the 1st of … Continue reading
Posted in Norway | Tagged Birthday, Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway | Leave a commentKing Felipe, Queen Letizia and the Princess of Asturias at the Opening of the Cortes
Spain’s King Felipe VI, his wife Queen Letizia and their daughter the Princess of Asturias attended the opening of the new legislative session of the Spanish Parliament – or Cortes- yesterday. The event is traditionally held at the Palacio de las Cortes. Due to her studies at the Atlantic College in Wales the couple’s youngest daughter Princess Sofía was absent.
Posted in Spain | Tagged Felipe VI of Spain, Parliament, Queen Letizia of Spain, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a commentBavarian Royals Attend Jewish Culture Days in Munich
Duke Franz of Bavaria, his partner Mr. Thomas Greinwald and the recently married Prince Ludwig and Princess Sophie-Alexandra of Bavaria attended the VIP Gala that was organised for the Jewish Culture Days in Munich, Germany. The theme of the nicht was “Sprache der Kultur verbindet’, or language of culture connects. The culture days have been an annual tradition for 37 years and will last until December 11th. According to the website … Continue reading
Posted in Germany | Tagged Bavaria, Culture, Duke Franz of Bavaria, Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, Princess Sophie-Alexandra of Bavaria | Leave a commentFelipe and Letizia Attend Journalism Awards in Madrid
Last night King Felipe and Queen Letizia attended the 40th edition of the Francisco Cerecedo Journalism Awards at the Westin Palace in Spain’s capital, Madrid. The winner of the award this year is the director and presenter of the radio program Ondacero Más de Uno, Carlos Alsina for ‘being a reference in radio journalism’. In his speech King Felipe VI defended the work of journalists in the face of AIrtificial … Continue reading
Posted in Spain | Tagged Felipe VI of Spain, Queen Letizia of Spain | Leave a commentMalaysian King and Queen Receive Monaco’s Prince Albert II
Prince Albert II is in Kuala Lumpur for a three day visit to Malaysia. Yesterday the Prince was received by r by King Abdullah Shah and his wife, Queen Tunku Azizah. Thenational anthems of Monaco and Malaysia, was followed by the detonations of 21 artillery cannons. The Sovereign Prince reviewed the troops of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment and the two Sovereigns planted the tree of friendship … Continue reading
Posted in Malaysia, Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Malaysia, Queen Tunku Azizah, State Visit | Leave a commentGuillaume, Stephanie of Luxembourg and Sons Visit Christmas Market
This weekend Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and his wife Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie visited the Christmas fair ‘Winter Wonderland’ of the Kraïzbierg foundation in the town of Dudelange in Luxembourg. The pair took their two young sons along, the three year old Prince Charles and the 7 month year old Prince François. All items for sale have been made by people with disabilities. According to their instagram page ‘the lovely gifts … Continue reading
Posted in Luxembourg | Tagged Christmas, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, Prince Charles of Luxembourg, Prince François of Luxembourg | Leave a commentFirst Photos of Princess Marija of Serbia
Prince Philip of Serbia, heir to the former royal house of Serbia, and his wife Princess Danica released two photos of their family with the newborn Princess Marija. The couple released two photos. The first one show them with their two children, and a second photo includes three of the four grandparents, namely the parents of Princess Danica and the Duchess of Segorbe, née Princess of Orleans-Bragança and mother of … Continue reading
Posted in Serbia/Yugoslavia | Tagged Prince Philip of Serbia, Prince Stefan of Serbia, Princess Danica, Princess Marija of Serbiar | Leave a commentHaakon and Mette-Marit Welcome Special Olympic Athletes
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway were present when the government received the Norwegian squad who participated in the Special Olympics World Games of Berlin this summer. The Crown Princely couple had the opportunity to talk to the athletes and hear about their experiences in Germany. The Norwegian athletes participated in handball, gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, bowling, riding, athletics, judo, swimming, golf and badminton.
Posted in Norway | Tagged Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Olympic Games | Leave a commentState Visit from South Korea to the UK: Day Two
The President of the Republic of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, started today, Wednesday November 22, the second day of the state visit by attending a business forum entitled: “Shaping the Future: UK-Korea Business Forum”.Later the Duchess of Edinburgh accopanied the President for a visit at the Royal Society where they took part in a roundtable discussion focused on “strengthening the role of basic science in advancing humanity”.In the afternoon … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged The Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of Gloucester | Leave a commentSpanish King and Queen at La Razón Anniversary
Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia attended an event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the newspaper “La Razón” at the newspaper’s headquarters in Madrid last night. The newspaper was founded in 1998 by Luis María Ansón, who earlier headed press agency EFE and the newspaper ABC. La Razón now is one of the most widely distributed daily newspapers in Spain. Five years ago the royal couple attended the 20th anniversary … Continue reading
Posted in Spain | Tagged Felipe VI of Spain, Queen Letizia of Spain | Leave a commentCrown Princess Mary of Denmark Attends Reception for the Vice-President of Vietnam
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark attended the reception in honor of the official visit of Vietnam Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuâns. The event took place at Copenhagen City Hall tonight. The princess and the vice-president already knew each other as the crown princely couple met the vice president during an official visit and a green business promotion in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi in November.
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Vietnam | Leave a commentCrown Princess Victoria Visits Germany
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has been paying an official visit to Germany this week. Yesterday she and her husband Prince Daniel visited Berlin where they were joined by President Frank-Walter Steimeier to assist in the day of mourning for war victims. The princess, accompanied by the German president, laid a wreath of flowers at the Neue Wache monument. The visit ended with a speech by the Swedish heiress to … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, President Steinmeier of Germany, Prince Daniel of Sweden | Leave a commentMonaco Royals Celebrate National Day
The Royal Family of Monaco is celebrated their national holiday yesterday. All members of the princely were present, including Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques (both 8), the twins of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene. Albert and Charlene arrived at St Nicholas Cathedral for the Te Deum this morning, together with Princess Caroline and Princess Stephanie. Charlene wore a striking red outfit. This was probably an ode to the national … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Andrea Casiraghi, Beatrice Borromeo, Charlotte Casiraghi, National Day, Pierre Casiraghi, Princess Alexandra of Hanover, Princess Caroline of Hanover, Princess Charlène of Monaco, Tatiana Casiraghi | Leave a commentDeath of Princess Maria Christina of Bourbon-Two-Sicilies
Princess Casimir of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, née Princess Marie Christina Giusta Elena Giovanna of Savoy Aosta has died today in Brazil at the age of ninety. Maria Cristina was born in Miramar Castle in Trieste, Italy. She was the second and youngest daughter of Amedeo, 3rd Duke of Aosta, the head of this junior branch of the Italian royal family, and his wife Princess Anne of France. Her elder sister Margherita, … Continue reading
Posted in Italy | Tagged House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, House of Savoy-Aosta | Leave a comment