Why the Pope is considered a monarch
The Pope is considered a monarch but why is that? The answer is actually pretty simple. The Vatican City is a theocratic absolute elective monarchy…
European Royals
King Felipe travels to Panama for presidential inauguration
King Felipe of Spain has travelled to Panama for the inauguration of president-elect, José Raúl Mulino Quintero. The King travelled to Central America with the…
Taking a look at Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg as she turns 60
Alexandra Christina Manley was born on 30 June 1964 in Hong Kong, the daughter of Richard Nigel Manley and Christa Maria Nowotny. She has two…
King and Queen of Denmark begin trip to Greenland
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have begun their trip to Greenland. On the first day of the visit, the couple arrived on the…
King Carl Gustaf opens new garden at Solliden Palace
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden has opened a new garden at Solliden Palace. The King and Queen Silvia were on hand to inaugurate the garden…
US Congress staff meet Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein
Staff from the United States Congress has travelled to Liechtenstein and met the Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein at Vaduz Castle. Their annual visit to Liechtenstein…
A tradition of abdication – Luxembourg & The Netherlands
Luxembourg and the Netherlands both have a tradition of abdication, which can perhaps be explained by the fact that they were once in personal union….
Grand Duke welcomes Olympic Torch to Luxembourg
Grand Duke Henri has welcomed the Olympic Torch to Luxembourg. The Grand Duke was joined by his wife, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, and one of…
Princess Leonor to undertake first foreign royal visit
The Princess of Asturias is set to make her first foreign royal visit to neighbouring Portugal. The 18-year-old heir to the Spanish throne will visit…
King Harald welcomes King of Lesotho to Norway
King Harald has welcomed King Letsie of Lesotho to Norway. The Norwegian monarch hosted his African counterpart in an audience in his office. Crown Prince…