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His Highness Prince Felix of Denmark, Count of Monpezat celebrates his 11th birthday today. The Danish Prince is the younger son of Prince Joachim of Denmark and his first wife, Alexandra Countess of Frederiksborg. Prince Felix’s full name is Felix Henrik Valdemar Christian and he is currently 8th in the Danish line of succession. His parents marriage ended in divorce in April 2005, and both of his parents have since … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Birthday, Portraits, Prince Felix of Denmark | 4 CommentsPrince Moulay Hassan Celebrates 10th Birthday
Prince Moulay Hassan of Morocco celebrates his 10th birthday. Moulay Hassan is the oldest son of King Mohamed VI and Princess Lalla Salma. He has a younger sister, Princess Lalla Khadija (born in 2007). He was born on the 8th of May, 2003 at the Royal Palace of Rabat. A salute of 21 cannon shots boomed across central Rabat to announce his birth. Moulay Hassan studies at the Royal Palace’s … Continue reading
Posted in Morocco | Tagged Birthday, Crown Prince Moulay Hassan of Morocco, Portraits | 1 CommentNew Portraits Released to Mark Swedish Jubilee
The Swedish Royal Court has released a series of new portraits of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia taken to mark the King’s fortieth year on the throne this coming September. Two sets – one in civilian attire and one in gala attire – were released of the King and Queen. The civilian series were photographed at the Royal Palace in Louisa Ulrika’s dining room by Alexis Daflos. The … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Portraits, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Website | Leave a commentPrincess Ingrid Alexandra’s 9th Birthday
Yesterday, Princess Ingrid Alexandra celebrated her 9th birthday. She was born on January 21st, 2004, at Rikshospitalet University Hospital in Oslo as eldest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. She is second in line of succession to the throne after her father Crown Prince Haakon. She has a younger brother, 7-year-old Prince Sverre Magnus, and a half-brother, Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a … Continue reading
Posted in Norway | Tagged Biography, Birthday, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Harald V of Norway, Portraits, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway | 4 CommentsPrincess Mathilde Turns 40
The Duchess of Brabant, Princess Mathilde, today celebrates her fortieth birthday. To mark her milestone birthday, the Belgian Royal Court issued a series of new portraits of Mathilde and her family. The portraits, which were taken shot by Michel Gronemberger, have been heavily criticized for their artificial appearance thanks to various lighting and post-production features. A commemorative stamp has also been issued; Princess Mathilde attended the official launch of the … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Birthday, Portraits, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, Royal Stamps | 2 CommentsPrincess Madeleine Engaged to Chris O’Neill
The Swedish Royal Court has just announced the engagement of Princess Madeleine to Mr Christopher O’Neill. Both King Carl XVI Gustaf and the Swedish government have given their consent for the marriage. The couple have been dating since the end of 2010. In an interview with Princess Madeleine and Mr O’Neill posted on the Royal Court’s website, they reveal the engagement took place earlier in October, and that Mr O’Neill … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Christopher O'Neill, Engagement, Interview, Portraits, Princess Madeleine of Sweden | 15 CommentsCourt Releases New Pictures of Estelle
In conjunction with the opening of an exhibition on her birth and christening, the Swedish Royal Court has released a series of new photographs of Princess Estelle. The series of photographs, taken by Kate Gabor, shows the almost eight-month-old infant in the grounds of Haga Palace with her parents, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. Wearing a cute point-hooded jacket, the infant appears content to sit and play with leaves. … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Exhibition, Portraits, Princess Estelle of Sweden | Leave a commentNew Official Portrait of Queen Elizabeth Unveiled
A new portrait of the Queen to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee has been unveiled in Australia. Painted by Australian-born artist Ralph Heimans, it depicts the Queen in the Sacrarium of Westminster Abbey. The magnificent artwork shows the Queen in a moment of solitary reflection at the centre circle of the Cosmati pavement, exactly where she was crowned over 60 years ago. The Cosmati pavement is the spot ever English monarch … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Australia, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Portraits | 5 CommentsThe Princess of Asturias Turns 40
September 15th, 2012 Her Royal Highness Doña Letizia, Princess of Asturias celebrated her 40th Birthday yesterday. The future Queen Consort of Spain was born on September 15th, 1972 in Oviedo, Asturias. Prior to her marriage to Prince Felipe in 2004, Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano worked as a journalist. The news of her engagement to the Prince was announced in November 2003 and caught many royal watchers by complete surprise. The couple … Continue reading
Posted in Spain | Tagged Biography, Birthday, Portraits, Queen Letizia of Spain | Leave a commentHappy Name Day, Estelle!
Today, August 15th, is the name day of Princess Estelle of Sweden. To celebrate the infant’s first name day, the Swedish Royal Court published a new photograph of Estelle with her parents, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. The image was taken at Haga Palace by Kate Gabor, the photographer who took the first official photographs of the Crown Princess Family. Each day of the year, except for six (seven … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Name Day, Portraits, Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Estelle of Sweden | 1 CommentPrincess Astrid Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday
Princess Astrid of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este yesterday celebrated her fiftieth birthday. To mark the occasion, the Belgian Royal Court released a series of portraits of Princess Astrid and her husband, Prince Lorenz. A birthday party was also held on Saturday June 2nd at the Royal Palace of Laeken, which was attended by Princess Astrid’s children, parents, and her younger brother with his family. During the luncheon, the Princess was … Continue reading
Posted in Austria-Hungary, Belgium | Tagged Biography, Birthday, House of Austria-Este, Portraits, Princess Astrid of Belgium | 2 CommentsQueen Elizabeth’s Portrait With 2012 Cupcakes
The main celebrations of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee may still be weeks away, but tributes continue pouring. Alongside numerous exhibitions and commemorative events all over the world, there are also some fairly unusual ones. And perhaps none is more tastefully done as the giant portrait created by Dr. Oetker using 2012 cupcakes. It is not only dream come true for everyone with sweet tooth, it’s also actually a rather good … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Portraits, Royal Souvenirs | 2 CommentsPrincess Mary’s “Pop Art” Portrait
Crown Princess Mary yesterday unveiled a new portrait during an event on Children’s Aid Day. As patron of Børnehjælpsdagen, the Children’s Aid Foundation, the Princess unveiled a portrait of herself painted by Romero Britto. Mr Britto, a Brazilian artist, is well-known for his pop art style of portraits, featuring abstract shapes and bright colours. He has previously painted Princess Charléne of Monaco. Princess Mary wore a recycled deep purple dress … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Children, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Patronage, Portraits | Leave a commentPrincess Mary At Prize Ceremony, New Portraits of Queen
Crown Princess Mary yesterday was present for the awards ceremony of the ‘Little Brother’ prize of the Children’s Aid Foundation. She is the patron of the foundation. The ceremony took place at the Copenhagen Town Hall, where Niklas Matthiassen and Birger Steen Hansen were presented with the 2012 edition of the prize. Mr Matthiassen was awarded the ‘Little Brother’ prize for his work with physically and mentally disabled children through … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Awards, Children, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Margrethe II of Denmark, Patronage, Portraits, Prince Henrik the Prince Consort | 2 CommentsRoyal Court Releases New Photos of Newborn Estelle
The Swedish Royal Court has just published a series of three photos of the newest member of the Swedish Royal Family, Princess Estelle. The photos were taken at Haga Palace by Kate Gabor. The series features a family shot, and then individual photos of the newborn with each of her parents, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. Princess Estelle was born on February 23rd and is second in line for … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Portraits, Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Estelle of Sweden | 1 CommentPhotos of Denmark’s Little Princess Released
The Danish Royal Court has published the long-awaited photographs of Denmark’s newest royal – the infant daughter of Prince Joachim and Princess Marie. The series of photographs, taken at Schackenborg Palace by Steen Brogaard, feature the little princess with her parents and older brothers, Princes Nikolai, Felix and Henrik. The infant was born on January 24th, and will be christened on May 20th.
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Portraits, Prince Felix of Denmark, Prince Henrik of Denmark, Prince Joachim of Denmark, Prince Nikolai of Denmark, Princess Marie of Denmark | 2 CommentsFirst Photos of Princess Estelle
The Swedish Royal Court has published the first portraits of Princess Estelle, the newborn daughter of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. The series of three photos were taken at Haga Palace over the weekend, and are believed to have been shot by King Carl XVI Gustaf. In the photos, Princess Estelle wears a cardigan knitted by Alice Sommerlath, the late mother of Queen Silvia. Princess Estelle was born on … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Portraits, Princess Estelle of Sweden | 4 CommentsThe Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Portrait
The British Royal Court has published two new portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the Queen’s accession, which occurs tomorrow, February 6th. The portraits were taken in December by Mr John Swannell, who has photographed members of the Royal Family on multiple occassions, including the Golden Jubilee portrait in 2002. One portrait shows the Queen alone, and then with her … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Portraits, The Duke of Edinburgh | 10 CommentsPrincess Ingrid Alexandra’s 8th birthday
Today, January 21st, Princess Ingrid Alexandra celebrates her 8th birthday. She was born at Rikshospitalet University Hospital in Oslo in 2004 as first child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who has a son Marius from a previous relationship who lives with the Crown Princely Family. She is second in line for the Norwegian throne, after her father. Her godparents are His Majesty The King, His Royal Highness … Continue reading
Posted in Norway | Tagged Biography, Birthday, Portraits, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway | 3 CommentsExhibitions par deux Continue Accession Festivities
Two exhibition openings in Denmark today have continued Queen Margrethe II’s fortieth jubilee festivities. The first exhibition was held at the Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød, and was entitled Regent of 40 Years – Queen Margrethe 1972-2012. The Queen was accompanied by Prince Henrik, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary and Prince Christian for the event. The royals were given a tour of the exhibition, which … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Exhibition, Fashion, Margrethe II of Denmark, Margrethe II's Ruby Jubilee, Portraits, Prince Christian of Denmark, Prince Henrik the Prince Consort, Princess Marie of Denmark | Leave a comment