Queen Margrethe II Thanks Danish Public For Their Support

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has thanked well-wishers following the funeral of her late husband, Prince Henrik, on Tuesday, 20 February 2018. The Queen's message translated into English. Amalienborg, 21 February 2018 For me and my family, it has been deeply moving to experience the warmth and sympathy that has flowed from all parts of…

Duchess of Cambridge Upsets Feminists By Wearing Green Gown At BAFTAs

The Duchess of Cambridge has been criticised for wearing a glamorous green Jenny Packham gown when she accompanied Prince William to the BAFTAs on Sunday, 18 February 2018. The Duke of Cambridge is the president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Female nominees and guests were encouraged to wear black at the…

Prince Henrik’s Final Journey To Copenhagen

Prince Henrik’s coffin began the 40-kilometre journey in a hearse from Fredensborg Palace south to Copenhagen so Danes can pay their last respects. The Danish Royal Family had declared a month of mourning after Prince Henrik died in his sleep on Tuesday, 13 February, at 11.18 pm at Fredensborg Palace where he wanted to spend…

Prince Henrik Dies at Fredensborg Palace, aged 83

The Danish Court has issued a statement that Prince Henrik of Denmark, aged 83 has passed away ‘peacefully in his sleep’ on Tuesday, 13 February, at 11.18pm at Fredensborg Palace. Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim were by his side. The Dannebrog has been lowered to half-mast at the palace and a period…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Wedding Update

Kensington Palace has issued an update about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding on 19 May 2018.

Podcast: Sri Lanka, Charles I: King and Collector and Bernadotte Bicentenary

The Earl and Countess of Wessex visit Sri Lanka, two royal octogenarians celebrate birthdays, Charles I: King and Collector exhibition and the Swedish Royal Family commemorate 200 years of Bernadotte rule.

Prince Henrik’s Health Deteriorates: Crown Prince Frederik Returns Home

The Danish Royal Court announced a significant deterioration in Prince Henrik’s health, following reports he was in hospital last week. Crown Prince Frederik, in South Korea for the Winter Olympics, is on his way home instead of attending the Opening Ceremony at PyeongChang. The Crown Prince, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), attended…

Princess Madeleine’s Third Baby To Be Born In Sweden

The Swedish Royal Court has released a statement regarding Princess Madeleine’s plans for her third child’s birth which is due in March 2018. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will become grandparents for the seventh time. Princess Madeleine and her husband Mr Christopher O’Neill made the decision, so she will be arriving in Sweden…

Princess Beatrix Celebrates Her 80th Birthday

The Royal House of the Netherlands has released several new photos of Princess Beatrix, with her sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren, to mark her 80th birthday on 31 January 2018. Photographer Jeroen van der Meyde took these images at Drakensteyn Castle in Lage Vuursche, including one of the former Queen with her black labrador. However, Princess…