Who’s who in the Liechtenstein princely family?
The princely family of Liechtenstein is perhaps one of the least-known royal families in Europe. It is also the only European royal family to bar…
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Taking a look at the wedding of the future King Albert II and Queen Paola
On 2 July 1959, the future King Albert II of Belgium, then known as the Prince of Liège, married the Italian-born Donna Paola Ruffo di…
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…
Who’s who of the Jordanian Royal Family
The past year has seen a lot for the Jordanian Royal Family to celebrate, and as the country prepares for a new royal baby, we…
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…
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….
Crown Prince Hussein marks 30th birthday
Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan marks his 30th birthday today. Details on how he is celebrating his birthday have not been made public. It is…
The book by the Emperor of Japan
*contains affiliate links* With so much attention on the Japanese State Visit to the UK, you might not know that Emperor Naruhito studied in the…
Explained: Why Empress Masako wore a mask at the beginning of the state visit
Empress Masako was spotted wearing a white mask while riding in a carriage with Queen Camilla at the beginning of the Japanese state visit to…
Who’s who of the Japanese Imperial Family
As the Japanese State Visit to the UK begins, here is your breakdown of who’s who of the Japanese Imperial Family. Emperor Naruhito Naruhito was…