Do royals attend state funerals for US Presidents?
Do royals attend state funerals for US Presidents? They have in the past. With the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, a state funeral…
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December Babies: Princess Kako turns 30
As Princess Kako marks her 30th birthday, we take a look at the middle child of the Crown Prince Couple of Japan. Princess Kako of…
Princess Claire’s Pearl and Diamond Tiara
Princess Claire of Belgium began wearing this pearl and diamond tiara in 2010. Embed from Getty Images Its first outing was for the royal wedding…
Dutch royal Christmas baby turns 55
On 25 December 1969, the Dutch Royal Family added a Christmas baby to their ranks. Prince Bernhard was born on Christmas Day to Princess Margriet…
December Babies: Empress Elisabeth of Austria
In 1837, Princess Ludovika of Bavaria was pregnant for the fourth time. Her marriage to Duke Maximilian Joseph in Bavaria was in shambles, but that…
December Brides: Queen Alia
Queen Alia of Jordan’s life was tragically cut short when she was just 28 years old. Born into a life of politics, she eventually met…
The 2024 royal Christmas greetings
With Christmas fast approaching, the royals from across Europe have released their holiday greetings to the public. Whether that be with a Christmas card, a…
December Babies: Queen Silvia
Sweden’s consort was born Silvia Renate Sommerlath on 23 December 1943 in Heidelberg, Germany, to Walther and Alice Sommerlath. The half-German and half-Brazilian grew up…
Swedish royal Christmas traditions
The Swedish Royal Family has a busy December with many celebrations, and with those celebrations come traditions the family follows. Christmas celebrations begin on 13…
Norway’s Royal Lodge
Norway’s Royal Lodge is the setting for the Norwegian royal Christmas each year. Also called “the King’s Villa,” the home is the private property of…