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On October 7, Prince Philip of Yugoslavia, second son of Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia and his first wife Princess Maria da Glória of Orléans-Braganza, Duchess de Segorbe, married Danica Marinković at the St. Michael Archangel Cathedral in Belgrade, Serbia. The bride, Danica, is a graphic designer who is the daughter of impressionist painter Milan Marinković and his wife Beba. Philip and Danica’s wedding is the second royal wedding to occur in Serbia since … Continue reading
Posted in Serbia/Yugoslavia | Tagged Danica Marinkovic, Prince Philip of Yugoslavia, Wedding | 3 CommentsDuke of Parma Gives Daughters New Titles
The Duke of Parma granted his two daughters, Princesses Luisa and Cecilia, new titles on Friday. Princess Luisa is now the Marchioness of Castell’Arquato, whilst her sister Princess Cecilia is the Countess of Barceto. The titles were given to the two young princesses during a mass for the Knights Cavalieri degli Ordini Dinastici at the Staccata Basilica in Parma. The Count and Countess of Bardi as well as the Duchess of … Continue reading
Posted in Italy | Tagged House of Bourbon-Parma, Princess Cécilia of Bourbon-Parma, Princess Luisa of Bourbon-Parma, The Duchess of Parma, The Duke of Parma, Titles | Leave a commentCrown Princess Victoria and Daughter Estelle Visit Askölaboratorium in Stockholm
On September 29, Princess Estelle and her mother Crown Princess Victoria visited the Askölaboratorium (“Ask Laboratory”) at the Baltic Sea Centre in Stockholm University. The aim of the trip was so that little Princess Estelle could learn about her surroundings by herself. Tina Elfwing, the director of the Baltic Sea Centre, said “It is very clear that Victoria talks about these questions with Estelle. It was noticed that it was not … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Environment, Princess Estelle of Sweden, Sustainability | 1 CommentPrincess Madeleine and Husband Chris O’Neill Expecting Third Child
Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland and her husband Christopher O’Neill are expecting their third child, due in March 2018. The impending birth was announced via Madeleine herself on Facebook, where she said “Chris and I are thrilled to announce that I am expecting. We look forward to four becoming five!” The couple already have two children: Princess Leonore, born in 2014, and Prince Nicolas, born in 2015. Madeleine and … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Christopher O'Neill, Pregnancy, Princess Madeleine of Sweden | 5 CommentsPrincess Anne and Family at the Festival of British Eventing
Over the weekend, the Princess Royal was joined by her children and granddaughter Mia Tindall as she attended the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire. Little Mia was seen running around, full of energy, at the event, getting cuddles and kisses from her mother and uncle Peter Phillips. Zara was one of the competitors at the event. The Festival of British Eventing is an equestrian event that occurs each … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Mia Tindall, Peter Phillips, The Princess Royal, Zara Tindall | Leave a commentDuke of Edinburgh Performs Final Royal Engagement
On August 2, the Duke of Edinburgh met with the Royal Marines as the Captain General for his last official engagement before he retires. It is exactly sixty-four years since Prince Philip was appointed as the Captain General of the Royal Marines after his late father-in-law, George VI. Prince Philip spoke to members of the Royal Marines, telling them “you should all be locked up”. Corporal Jamie Thompson said “it’s special … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged The Duke of Edinburgh | 3 Comments100 Years On: Royals Mark Centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele
On July 31, the Prince of Wales, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Vice Admiral Tim Laurence and King and Queen of the Belgians attended commemorations of the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele at the Tyne Cot ceremony near Ypres. Prince Charles gave a speech during the ceremony, where he said “we remember it is not only for the rain that fell, the mud that weighed down the living and swallowed the … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium, The United Kingdom | Tagged Anniversary, King Philippe of the Belgians, Prime Minister May of the United Kingdom, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, The Prince of Wales, World War I | 2 CommentsThe Cambridges Commemorate the Hundredth Anniversary of the Battle of Passschendaele
On July 30, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a commemoration service on the one hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele, which was held in Belgium at the Menin Gate in Ypres. They were joined by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians as well as British Prime Minister Theresa May; also present was Princess Anne’s husband Tim Laurence. The Battle of Passchendaele was the third battle at Ypres … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium, The United Kingdom | Tagged Anniversary, King Philippe of the Belgians, Prime Minister May of the United Kingdom, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, World War I | Leave a commentDuke of Cambridge Leaves the East Anglian Air Ambulance
On July 27, Prince William had his final shift as an Air Ambulance pilot in East Anglia, writing that he had a “profound respect” for air ambulance pilots and those in the air ambulance team. William is leaving his air ambulance job in order to take up more engagements on behalf of his grandparents, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. He worked with his team in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, providing … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged The Duke of Cambridge | Leave a commentWilliam and Catherine Wrap Up Polish-German Tour
On July 21, it was the final day of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s five day tour of Poland and Germany. The couple visited the Elphilharmine in Hamburg, where Kate got the chance to conduct the beginning of Beethoven’s fifth symphony. Upon arriving at the Dammtor Station in Hamburg, the couple were greeted by cheerful crowds before they went to look at a modal boat at the Maritime Museum. They … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Germany, Official Visit, Prince George of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 3 CommentsCambridges in Heidelberg For Second Day of Tour’s German Leg
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited their dukedom’s twinned town, Heidelberg, on July 20th, the penultimate day of their trip to Poland and Germany. They first stopped in town where they made pretzels and traditional German sweets. During a tour of the market, William and Catherine met with the town mayor, Eckart Wuerzner, before tasting some local beer and visiting the German Cancer Research Institute. The couple later participated in a boat race along the … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Germany, Official Visit, Sport, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 1 CommentFirst Day In Berlin For The Cambridges As Tour Continues
On the third day of their tour; the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children departed from Poland for Berlin in Germany. William and Kate then visited the Holocaust Memorial, where they met an Auchwitz survivor, Leon Schawrzbuam; who explained to the couple that it took him a decade before he could tell others about his experience in the camps. He told the Cambridges “you could smell the chimney … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 1 CommentThe Cambridges Visit Gdansk on Second Day in Poland
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Gdansk on the second day of their Polish tour, Tuesday July 18. They began their day with a visit to Stutthof Concentration Camp, where they met Holocaust survivors Manfred Goldberg and Zigi Shipper, who were friends during the war. They were both sent to Stutthof after having been to Auchwitz. 65,000 people died at Stutthof, including 28,000 Jews. The Cambridges then visited the … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Official Visit, Poland, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 2 CommentsFirst Day in Poland for the Cambridges
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, have arrived in Poland for the first day of their five day tour of Poland and Germany. Upon their arrival in the country, officials greeted the family before they had a meeting with President Andrzej Duda and First Lady Agata-Kornhauser Duda. William and Kate then visited the Warsaw Spire building, meeting young entrepreneurs, ahead of … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Official Visit, Poland, President Duda of Poland, Prince George of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 1 CommentSwedish Royals Celebrate Crown Princess Victoria’s 40th Birthday
On July 14th, celebrations were held in Stockholm for Crown Princess Victoria’s fortieth birthday. The celebrations started with a Te Deum at the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace of Stockholm. Afterwards, Crown Princess Victoria and her family received their guests and then gathered for a family photo inside the palace. Afterwards, Crown Princess Victoria and her family rode in a carriage though the city whilst the rest of the … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Birthday, Concert, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden | Leave a commentMike Tindall and Daughter Mia Enjoy A Golfing Day Out
Mike Tindall took his daughter Mia to the Celtic Manor Resort in Wales to play golf on July 1. Mia once again displayed her cheeky personality as she had a go at hitting a golf ball. She wore a black and white striped skirt and a plain white top. During their time at the golf resort, Mike also signed autographs for admiring fans who were waiting outside. The two were … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Mia Tindall, Mike Tindall, Sport | Leave a commentLadies Day at Royal Ascot
On June 22, it was the fourth day of Royal Ascot – and also Ladies Day! Those who attended were Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Andrew, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Princess Royal, Tim Laurence, the Countess of Wessex and Zara and Mike Tindall. Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Princess Haya as well as their daughter, Sheikha Al Jalila, were also there. Sheikh Al Jalila accepted a trophy from Princess … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, The United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Emirate of Dubai, Horse Racing, Horses, Mike Tindall, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie of York, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Royal Ascot, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Zara Tindall | 1 CommentKeep Up! Mia Tindall Enjoys Day at Polo With Cousins
Today, Zara and Mike Tindall with their three-year-old daughter Mia, as well as the Duke of Cambridge, were seen at a polo match at the Beaufort Polo Club. Little Mia proved to be quite the handful as she was chased her cousin Prince William across the field. Mia is already said to have “quite a personality”. Mike has also said that Mia loves being active outdoors and started horse riding last … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Autumn Phillips, Isla Phillips, Mia Tindall, Mike Tindall, Patronage, Polo, Savannah Phillips, Sport, The Duke of Cambridge, Zara Tindall | Leave a commentNordic Heads of State Celebrate Finland’s 100th Anniversary
On June 1, the heads of state of the Nordic countries celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of Finland’s independence. On June 1, 1917, Finland became an independent state after being controlled by theRussian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. The heads of state in attendance were Queen Margarethe II of Denmark, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway, President Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, Norway, Sweden | Tagged Anniversary, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Finland, Harald V of Norway, Margrethe II of Denmark, President Johannesson of Iceland, President Niinistö of Finland, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Queen Sonja of Norway | Leave a commentKing Carl Gustaf Celebrates 71st Birthday
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden turned seventy-one on April 30. There were official celebrations for his birthday at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The celebrations commenced with live music performed by the Swedish Marines, followed by the traditional salute at the Skeppsholmen. Children handed King Carl Gustaf flowers as he came out to the outer courtyard. Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle, Prince Oscar, Prince Carl … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Birthday, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden | 2 Comments