Why Princess Birgitta wasn’t in the Swedish line of succession
The late Princess Birgitta of Sweden wasn’t in the Swedish line of succession. Princess Birgitta was born in 1937 as the second daughter of Prince…
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Illustration for front cover of the Order of Service ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service revealed
The illustration for the front cover of the Order of Service for the ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service has been revealed. Artist Charlie Mackesey has…
King and Queen of Bhutan on official visit to India
The King and Queen of Bhutan are on a two-day official visit to India. Upon arrival, Their Majesties were received by the External Affairs Minister,…
Princess Birgitta to return home for burial
Princess Birgitta of Sweden, who died today at the age of 87, will return home to Sweden for burial. According to her own wishes, she…
OBITUARY: Princess Birgitta of Sweden
Princess Birgitta of Sweden was born on 19 January 1937 as the second child of Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten and Princess Sibylla of…
Princess Birgitta of Sweden has died at the age of 87
The Swedish Royal House has announced that Princess Birgitta of Sweden has died at the age of 87. She was the elder sister of King…
Looking back at the wedding of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde
On 10 September 1999, the Belgian royal court announced the engagement between Prince Philippe, the Duke of Brabant and Jonkvrouw Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz. Their wedding…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde celebrate 25th wedding anniversary
The King and Queen of the Belgians are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with two brand-new photos. The then Duke of Brabant and Mathilde d’Udekem…
Prince and Princess of Wales welcome the Emir and Sheikha Jawaher of Qatar
The Prince and Princess of Wales have welcomed the Emir and Sheikha Jawaher of Qatar. The Emir and his wife arrived yesterday afternoon at London…
Queen Margrethe designs new costumes for The Nutcracker in Tivoli Gardens
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has designed new costumes for the Christmas ballet The Nutcracker in Tivoli Gardens. The Nutcracker is returning to the Tivoli…