Norwegian Royals Host Gala for Members of the Storting

  October 27, 2023 at 11:36 am by

Yesterday the Norwegian Royal Family attended a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Oslo in honor of the members of the Norwegian parlament -or Storting. Due to a COVID infection King Harald V was absent. The King asked his son Crown Prince Haakon therefore to read the speech for him. The dinner was also attended by Queen Sonja, wearing Queen Maud’s pearl tiara, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, wearing the amythists … Continue reading →

Prince François and Parents Visit HPPA Elysis

  October 26, 2023 at 8:06 am by

On Tuesday the Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, his wife Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie visited a home for the Elderly (Home Pour Personnes Agées – or HPPA) in Neudorf. The pair was joined by Minister Max Hahn, of Family Affairs, Integration and of the Greater Region on their visit to the “Elysis” accommodation structure in Neudorf. The location offers its residents art therapy and music therapy. As a great … Continue reading →

Crown Princess Mary in the United States: October 23 – 25

  October 26, 2023 at 6:20 am by

On Monday October 23, Crown Princess Mary started a three-day working visit to the United States.The Crown Princess, on Monday evening, attended a reception at the Danish UN Mission in New York to mark Denmark’s champion role in “The Coalition on Addressing Sea-level rise & Existential Threats”. The coalition aims to “raise awareness of the consequences of climate change, including the impact of sea level rise on low-lying communities”.Crown Princess … Continue reading →

Queen Máxima in Kenya: October 23 – 25

  October 25, 2023 at 8:58 pm by

As a special advocate of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for inclusive finance for development, Her Majesty Queen Máxima paid a working visit to Kenya from Monday October 23 to Wednesday 25.Upon the arrival at the airport of Kisumu, the third-largest city in Kenya, Queen Maxima was officially welcomed by Peter Anyang Nyong, Governor of Kisumu County.The Queen started the first day in Kenya, on Monday October 23, with … Continue reading →

Spanish Royals Present the Award to the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023

  October 21, 2023 at 9:18 pm by

Today, Saturday October 21, Their Majesties King Felipe and Queen Letizia, along with the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia, paid a visit to the parishes of Parroquias de Arroes, Pion and Candanal, in the municipality of Villaviciosa. The parishes won this years award of Exemplary Town of Asturias for “having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that, at the same time, has allowed a … Continue reading →

The Dutch State Visit to South Africa Ends in Cape Town

  October 20, 2023 at 9:15 pm by

Today, Friday October 20, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima started the third and last day in South Africa by visiting Cape Town where they were received by Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape province of South Africa, and his wife and the mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis.Then the Royal Couple paid a visit to the Slave Lodge, a South African social history museum, to attend performances about the history … Continue reading →

The Princess of Asturias Award 2023

  October 20, 2023 at 9:14 pm by

Today, Friday October 20, at around noon, Their Majesties King Felipe and Queen Letizia, along with the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia, attended several audiences at the Hotel de la Reconquista in Oviedo, prior to the ceremony of the Princess of Asturias Awards.The King, the Queen, the Princess and the Infanta met with the winners of the 2023 Asturias Medals, the winners of the “End of Career 2022” awards … Continue reading →

Dutch State Visit to South Africa – Day Two

  October 19, 2023 at 2:34 pm by

On the second day of the state visit, today Thursday October 20, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima were officially welcomed by the President of the South African Republic, Cyril Ramaphosa, in a ceremony held in the courtyard of the Union Buildings in Pretoria.The King and the President inspected the guard of honour and the national anthems were played. Inside the building took place a meeting at the presence … Continue reading →

Spanish Royals Attend Princess of Asturias Awards Concert

  October 19, 2023 at 2:30 pm by

Today, Thursday October 19, Their Majesties King Felipe and Queen Letizia, accompanied by the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia, attended the annual concert held at the Prince Felipe Auditorium in Oviedo on the eve of the Princess of Asturias Awards.The Principality of Asturias Symphony Orchestra and the Princess of Asturias Foundation Choir, under the direction of Martyn Brabbins, performed “Fantasía sobre un tema de Thomas Tallis y Dona nobis … Continue reading →

Dutch King and Queen Begin State Visit to South Africa

  October 18, 2023 at 7:49 pm by

At the invitation of the President of the South African Republic, Cyril Ramaphosa, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started today, Wednesday October 18, a three-day state visit to South Africa.Upon the arrival in Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital, the King and the Queen were greeted by South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor.Then the Royal Couple paid a visit to the Blesbokspruit Wetland Reserve to be informed about the … Continue reading →

Princess Ingrid Alexandra Moves Out

  October 18, 2023 at 7:46 pm by

The daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway has moved out of the family residence of Skaugum. According to the magazine Se of Hør the Princess is living in a flat in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The 19-year-old princess has chosen to live in the area of Grünerløkka, which is located North-East of the center. In January 2024 the princess will begin her first … Continue reading →

State visit from Portugal to Belgium Begins

  October 17, 2023 at 9:32 pm by

At the invitation of their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, began today, Tuesday October 17, a four-day state visit to Belgium.Due to yesterday’s evening attack in Brussels, the programme of the visit was adjusted and all the outdoor ceremonies were cancelled.Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde officially welcomed the President during a ceremony that took place at the … Continue reading →

Gala Dinner at Christiansborg for Prince Christian’s 18th Birthday

  October 17, 2023 at 9:07 pm by

Yesterday the Danish royal family celebrated Prince Christian’s birthday with a formal gala dinner at Christiansborg in the presence of the royal family with the exception of Count Nikolai, who studies in Australia. Prince Christian gave a speech and thanked everyone present. “I must find my way, even if it takes me somewhere familiar. I have roots in many places around the world and I would like to travel, but … Continue reading →

Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine Attend Childhood Foundation Gala in New York

  October 16, 2023 at 9:16 pm by

Queen Silvia of Sweden, her daughter Princess Madeleine and her son-in-law Chris O’Neill attended a gala for the World Childhood Foundation in New York City. The Childhood Gala is one of the foundation’s main fundraising vehicles. The event helped to raise 1 million dollars for the charity. The minimum cost of the evening is 1000 dollars. A table near Queen Silvia will cost $100,000. Earlier in the day the Queen … Continue reading →

Prince Christian of Denmark Turns 18

  October 15, 2023 at 7:31 am by

Today, Sunday October 15, His Royal Highness Prince Christian of Denmark celebrates his 18th birthday. The Prince, born at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on October 15, 2005, is the first child of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, and is second in line to the throne following his father. On this occasion, Queen Margrethe, the Prince’s grandmother, has awarded to the Prince the Order of the Elephant during a private ceremony at … Continue reading →

Princess of Asturias Takes Oath to the national flag

  October 8, 2023 at 4:16 pm by

Yesterday, Saturday October 7, Their Majesties King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided over the ceremony of the Oath of Allegiance to the Flag in the courtyard of the Zaragoza Military Academy.It was a special event for the King and the Queen because their eldest daughter, Princess Leonor, the Princess of Asturias, was among the 411 cadets who pledged allegiance to the Flag.The Princess, who will turn 18 on October 31, … Continue reading →

Infanta Maria Francisca Weds Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins

  October 7, 2023 at 1:21 pm by

Infanta Maria Franscica married Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins this Saturday, October 7th, in the Basilica of the Palace and National Convent of Mafra. The princess is the only daughter of the Dom Duarte Pio, Duke of Bragança – the head of the royal house of Portugal. Maria Francisca used the diamond tiara of Queen Maria Amalia, which was also worn by her mother at her wedding in 1995. The … Continue reading →

Spanish Monarchs Host European Heads of Government in Granada

  October 5, 2023 at 8:52 pm by

Today the King and Queen of Spain received European government leaders in Granada. At the Alhambra palace they hosted a dinner for 50 heads of state or government and the leaders of the European institutions. As Spain holds the rotating presidency of the European Union, it organised summit for the European Political Community. The EPC  is an  intergovernmental forum for unscripted political and strategic discussions about the future of Europe, established … Continue reading →

Dutch Royals attend ”Appeltjes van Oranje 2023”

  October 4, 2023 at 7:52 pm by

Today, Wednesday October 4, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, along with Princess Beatrix attended the “Appeltjes van Oranje 2023” award ceremony at Palace Nooreinde in The Hague.The theme of this year’s award was: “Bridge builders in the neighborhood”, focused on the social relationships in neighborhoods.The winners of “Appeltjes van Oranje 2023” were: “Vadercentrum Adam”, a center “where men, women, the elderly and young people can go every day … Continue reading →

King Harald Opens Parliament

  October 3, 2023 at 7:29 pm by

In Oslo, King Harald of Norway opened the 168th parliamentary session with the traditional speech from the throne. Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon accompanied him. The Crown Princess was absent de to ill health. In accordance with the constitution of 1814 the King is required to open parliament each autumn. The speech is written by the Government rather than the King himself, and the King was handed the speech … Continue reading →