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Princess Désirée of Sweden, King Carl XVI Gustaf’s sister, died today in her home in Västergötland, Sweden. She was 87 years old.
Details of the Funeral to be announced.
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Details of the Funeral to be announced.
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Princess Désirée of Sweden – Death and Funeral
Princess Désirée and husbandFrankie Fouganthin, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons Princess Désirée of Sweden, King Carl XVI Gustaf’s sister, died on Wedensday, January 21st, 2026 in her home…
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January 21, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Princess Désirée of Sweden, King Carl XVI Gustaf’s sister, died today in her home in Västergötland, Sweden. She was 87 years old.
Details of the Funeral to be announced.
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Details of the Funeral to be announced.
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Queen Sofia of Spain has canceled all of her upcoming engagements due to her sister, Princess Irene (age 83)’s deteriorating health.
The palace has not disclosed Irene’s specific health issues, but she has been ill for a few years.
Irene never married or had children.
The palace has not disclosed Irene’s specific health issues, but she has been ill for a few years.
Irene never married or had children.
January 13, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Queen Sofia of Spain has canceled all of her upcoming engagements due to her sister, Princess Irene (age 83)’s deteriorating health.
The palace has not disclosed Irene’s specific health issues, but she has been ill for a few years.
Irene never married or had children.
The palace has not disclosed Irene’s specific health issues, but she has been ill for a few years.
Irene never married or had children.
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden will celebrate their Golden (50th) Wedding Anniversary on June 19th.
Public celebrations will be held on June 13th, with a number of events including a Te Deum Service.
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Public celebrations will be held on June 13th, with a number of events including a Te Deum Service.
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King Carl Gustaf & Queen Silvia of Sweden – Golden (50th) Wedding Anniversary (2026)
Photo: Elisabeth Toll/The Royal Court of Sweden King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden will celebrate their Golden (50th) wedding anniversary on June 19, 2026. Various events will be held …
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January 10, 2026 at 9:21 PM
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden will celebrate their Golden (50th) Wedding Anniversary on June 19th.
Public celebrations will be held on June 13th, with a number of events including a Te Deum Service.
gertsroyals.com/2026/01/10/k...
Public celebrations will be held on June 13th, with a number of events including a Te Deum Service.
gertsroyals.com/2026/01/10/k...
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden celebrates his 80th Birthday on April 30th.
The celebrations include a Te Seum service and a gala banquet.
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The celebrations include a Te Seum service and a gala banquet.
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King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden – 80th Birthday Celebrations (2026)
Official Portrait released for The King’s 80th Birthday and King & Queen’s 50th Wedding AnniversaryPhoto: Elisabeth Toll/The Royal Court of Sweden King Carl Gustaf of Sweden will tu…
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January 10, 2026 at 9:21 PM
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden celebrates his 80th Birthday on April 30th.
The celebrations include a Te Seum service and a gala banquet.
gertsroyals.com/2026/01/08/k...
The celebrations include a Te Seum service and a gala banquet.
gertsroyals.com/2026/01/08/k...
Philippe Junot has died at age 85.
He was Princess Caroline of Hannover (& Monaco)’s first husband. They divorced after just two years, and had no children.
The marriage was later annulled by Catholic Church.
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He was Princess Caroline of Hannover (& Monaco)’s first husband. They divorced after just two years, and had no children.
The marriage was later annulled by Catholic Church.
www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/8769...
Princess Caroline's first husband, whom she divorced after just two years, dies aged 85
The French businessman's death was confirmed by his daughter, Victoria.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Philippe Junot has died at age 85.
He was Princess Caroline of Hannover (& Monaco)’s first husband. They divorced after just two years, and had no children.
The marriage was later annulled by Catholic Church.
www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/8769...
He was Princess Caroline of Hannover (& Monaco)’s first husband. They divorced after just two years, and had no children.
The marriage was later annulled by Catholic Church.
www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/8769...
New Engagement:
Thursday, Jan 15th
Prince William will visit a family farm in Herefordshire to highlight the importance of mental health support across the farming community. He attends in support of his patronage, We Are Farming Minds.
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Thursday, Jan 15th
Prince William will visit a family farm in Herefordshire to highlight the importance of mental health support across the farming community. He attends in support of his patronage, We Are Farming Minds.
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Prince William & Princess Kate* – Official Engagements (2026)
List of Official Engagements for Prince William and Princess Kate in 2024
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January 9, 2026 at 12:37 PM
New Engagement:
Thursday, Jan 15th
Prince William will visit a family farm in Herefordshire to highlight the importance of mental health support across the farming community. He attends in support of his patronage, We Are Farming Minds.
gertsroyals.com/2025/11/16/p...
Thursday, Jan 15th
Prince William will visit a family farm in Herefordshire to highlight the importance of mental health support across the farming community. He attends in support of his patronage, We Are Farming Minds.
gertsroyals.com/2025/11/16/p...
Duchess Sophie writes article for Telegraph: “World is ignoring Sudan war” following her visit to the country last year.
Sophie visited as part of her work related to the UN initiate, the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.
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Sophie visited as part of her work related to the UN initiate, the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.
www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family...
The world is ignoring the Sudan war
We cannot undo the atrocities that have unfolded over the past 1,000 days but we can shape what comes next
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January 9, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Duchess Sophie writes article for Telegraph: “World is ignoring Sudan war” following her visit to the country last year.
Sophie visited as part of her work related to the UN initiate, the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.
www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family...
Sophie visited as part of her work related to the UN initiate, the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.
www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family...
The heads of government from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain UK and Denmark released a joint statement on the sovereignty of Greenland.
The statement comes after US President Trumps comments about taking over Greenland.
The statement comes after US President Trumps comments about taking over Greenland.
January 6, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The heads of government from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain UK and Denmark released a joint statement on the sovereignty of Greenland.
The statement comes after US President Trumps comments about taking over Greenland.
The statement comes after US President Trumps comments about taking over Greenland.
CC Monday, January 5th:
Dr Nathan Ross was received by The King this evening at Clarence House upon relinquishing his appointment as Assistant Private Secretary to His Majesty when The King invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
Dr Nathan Ross was received by The King this evening at Clarence House upon relinquishing his appointment as Assistant Private Secretary to His Majesty when The King invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
January 6, 2026 at 3:46 AM
CC Monday, January 5th:
Dr Nathan Ross was received by The King this evening at Clarence House upon relinquishing his appointment as Assistant Private Secretary to His Majesty when The King invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
Dr Nathan Ross was received by The King this evening at Clarence House upon relinquishing his appointment as Assistant Private Secretary to His Majesty when The King invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
Tomorrow is Pascua Militar (Military Easter) in Spain.
This is an annual military ceremony held on January 6th. There are ceremonies throughout Spain, but the main event is at the Palace.
King Felipe, Queen Letizia & Princess Leonor will attend.
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This is an annual military ceremony held on January 6th. There are ceremonies throughout Spain, but the main event is at the Palace.
King Felipe, Queen Letizia & Princess Leonor will attend.
gertsroyals.com/2025/10/11/p...
Pascua Militar (Military Easter) – Spain
Pascua Militar (Military Easter) is an annual military ceremony held on January 6th, in Spain. The event is attended by the Monarch and other member of the royal family.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Tomorrow is Pascua Militar (Military Easter) in Spain.
This is an annual military ceremony held on January 6th. There are ceremonies throughout Spain, but the main event is at the Palace.
King Felipe, Queen Letizia & Princess Leonor will attend.
gertsroyals.com/2025/10/11/p...
This is an annual military ceremony held on January 6th. There are ceremonies throughout Spain, but the main event is at the Palace.
King Felipe, Queen Letizia & Princess Leonor will attend.
gertsroyals.com/2025/10/11/p...
King Frederik & Queen Mary hosted 3 New Year's Receptions today:
1st: Supreme Court judges, the Royal Life Guards and the Officer Corps of the Guard Hussar Regiment.
2nd: Mayors and regional council chairmen
3rd: Members of the Diplomatic Corp
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1st: Supreme Court judges, the Royal Life Guards and the Officer Corps of the Guard Hussar Regiment.
2nd: Mayors and regional council chairmen
3rd: Members of the Diplomatic Corp
gertsroyals.com/2025/10/11/d...
New Years Receptions – Denmark
New Years Reception 2025Photo: Kongehuset Each year, the Denmark Monarch holds 4 New Years Receptions (Nytårskur) for various officials. The receptions usually take place over 2 days during the 1st…
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January 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
King Frederik & Queen Mary hosted 3 New Year's Receptions today:
1st: Supreme Court judges, the Royal Life Guards and the Officer Corps of the Guard Hussar Regiment.
2nd: Mayors and regional council chairmen
3rd: Members of the Diplomatic Corp
gertsroyals.com/2025/10/11/d...
1st: Supreme Court judges, the Royal Life Guards and the Officer Corps of the Guard Hussar Regiment.
2nd: Mayors and regional council chairmen
3rd: Members of the Diplomatic Corp
gertsroyals.com/2025/10/11/d...
King Frederik of Denmark has honored 4 staff members with the Order of the Dannebrog:
Commander, 1st Class:
Colonel Jens Ole Rossen-Jørgensen, Chief of The King’s Military Household
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Commander, 1st Class:
Colonel Jens Ole Rossen-Jørgensen, Chief of The King’s Military Household
1/3
January 2, 2026 at 5:49 PM
King Frederik of Denmark has honored 4 staff members with the Order of the Dannebrog:
Commander, 1st Class:
Colonel Jens Ole Rossen-Jørgensen, Chief of The King’s Military Household
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Commander, 1st Class:
Colonel Jens Ole Rossen-Jørgensen, Chief of The King’s Military Household
1/3
Tonight, Denmark holds their annual New Years Gala.
Guests: Denmark government officials, representatives of official Denmark and the Royal Court.
Dress code: Black Tie & Tiaras with Honours
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Guests: Denmark government officials, representatives of official Denmark and the Royal Court.
Dress code: Black Tie & Tiaras with Honours
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Denmark New Years Gala Banquet
2025 New Years GalaPhoto Credit: Kongehuset Each year, the Denmark Monarch holds a New Years Gala Banquet at 8 PM on January 1st. The banquet is usually held at Christian VII’s Palace. …
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January 1, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Tonight, Denmark holds their annual New Years Gala.
Guests: Denmark government officials, representatives of official Denmark and the Royal Court.
Dress code: Black Tie & Tiaras with Honours
gertsroyals.com/2025/12/24/d...
Guests: Denmark government officials, representatives of official Denmark and the Royal Court.
Dress code: Black Tie & Tiaras with Honours
gertsroyals.com/2025/12/24/d...
January 1, 2026 at 6:05 PM
King Frederik of Denmark has given his New Years Eve Address.
You can find the Danish Text and official English translation from the palace here.
gertsroyals.com/2025/11/27/k...
You can find the Danish Text and official English translation from the palace here.
gertsroyals.com/2025/11/27/k...
King Frederik XI of Denmark – New Years Speeches
King Frederik gives his New Years Speech (Nytårstale). The speech takes place at 6 PM (GMT+1) on New Years Eve (December 31st). The speech is filmed live from Frederik VIII’s Palac…
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December 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
King Frederik of Denmark has given his New Years Eve Address.
You can find the Danish Text and official English translation from the palace here.
gertsroyals.com/2025/11/27/k...
You can find the Danish Text and official English translation from the palace here.
gertsroyals.com/2025/11/27/k...
Total Official Engagements in 2025:
Charles Solo – 390
Camilla Solo – 110
Joint – 98
Charles Solo + Joint – 488
Camilla Solo + Joint – 208
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Charles Solo – 390
Camilla Solo – 110
Joint – 98
Charles Solo + Joint – 488
Camilla Solo + Joint – 208
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King Charles & Queen Camilla – Official Engagements (2025)
List of Official Engagements by King Charles & Queen Camilla in 2025
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December 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Total Official Engagements in 2025:
Charles Solo – 390
Camilla Solo – 110
Joint – 98
Charles Solo + Joint – 488
Camilla Solo + Joint – 208
gertsroyals.com/2025/12/19/k...
Charles Solo – 390
Camilla Solo – 110
Joint – 98
Charles Solo + Joint – 488
Camilla Solo + Joint – 208
gertsroyals.com/2025/12/19/k...
Count of Official Engagements in 2025:
William Solo – 137
Kate Solo – 29
Joint – 46
William Solo + Joint = 183 Total
Kate Solo + Joint = 75 Total
gertsroyals.com/2025/12/29/p...
William Solo – 137
Kate Solo – 29
Joint – 46
William Solo + Joint = 183 Total
Kate Solo + Joint = 75 Total
gertsroyals.com/2025/12/29/p...
Prince William & Princess Kate* – Official Engagements (2025)
List of Official Engagements for Prince William and Princess Kate in 2025
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December 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Count of Official Engagements in 2025:
William Solo – 137
Kate Solo – 29
Joint – 46
William Solo + Joint = 183 Total
Kate Solo + Joint = 75 Total
gertsroyals.com/2025/12/29/p...
William Solo – 137
Kate Solo – 29
Joint – 46
William Solo + Joint = 183 Total
Kate Solo + Joint = 75 Total
gertsroyals.com/2025/12/29/p...
December 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
You can find all the European Monarchs' Christmas Speeches with English Translations here.
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Christmas and New Years Speeches - Main Pages **
Gert's Royals is a blog about European Royal Families, with a focus on the British Royals.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
You can find all the European Monarchs' Christmas Speeches with English Translations here.
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King Charles of UK filmed his annual Christmas message in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey.
This is the 2nd year in a row, filmed his speech outside a royal residence.
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www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/t...
This is the 2nd year in a row, filmed his speech outside a royal residence.
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www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/t...
December 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
King Charles of UK filmed his annual Christmas message in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey.
This is the 2nd year in a row, filmed his speech outside a royal residence.
📷 @aaronchown.bsky.social
www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/t...
This is the 2nd year in a row, filmed his speech outside a royal residence.
📷 @aaronchown.bsky.social
www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/t...
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We have three speeches by European Monarchs tomorrow (Christmas Eve, Dec 24th).
Belgium (1 PM)
Luxembourg (7 PM)
Spain (9 PM)
(All times Local, GMT+1)
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2000/01/chri...
Belgium (1 PM)
Luxembourg (7 PM)
Spain (9 PM)
(All times Local, GMT+1)
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2000/01/chri...
December 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We have three speeches by European Monarchs tomorrow (Christmas Eve, Dec 24th).
Belgium (1 PM)
Luxembourg (7 PM)
Spain (9 PM)
(All times Local, GMT+1)
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2000/01/chri...
Belgium (1 PM)
Luxembourg (7 PM)
Spain (9 PM)
(All times Local, GMT+1)
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2000/01/chri...
King Charles of UK filmed his annual Christmas message in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey.
This is the 2nd year in a row, filmed his speech outside a royal residence.
📷 @aaronchown.bsky.social
www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/t...
This is the 2nd year in a row, filmed his speech outside a royal residence.
📷 @aaronchown.bsky.social
www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/t...
December 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
King Charles of UK filmed his annual Christmas message in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey.
This is the 2nd year in a row, filmed his speech outside a royal residence.
📷 @aaronchown.bsky.social
www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/t...
This is the 2nd year in a row, filmed his speech outside a royal residence.
📷 @aaronchown.bsky.social
www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/t...
The Netherlands Royals release their Christmas Card.
The photo is from July when Princess Catharina-Amalia graduated from the University of Amsterdam.
The photo is from July when Princess Catharina-Amalia graduated from the University of Amsterdam.
December 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Netherlands Royals release their Christmas Card.
The photo is from July when Princess Catharina-Amalia graduated from the University of Amsterdam.
The photo is from July when Princess Catharina-Amalia graduated from the University of Amsterdam.
We have three speeches by European Monarchs tomorrow (Christmas Eve, Dec 24th).
Belgium (1 PM)
Luxembourg (7 PM)
Spain (9 PM)
(All times Local, GMT+1)
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2000/01/chri...
Belgium (1 PM)
Luxembourg (7 PM)
Spain (9 PM)
(All times Local, GMT+1)
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2000/01/chri...
December 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We have three speeches by European Monarchs tomorrow (Christmas Eve, Dec 24th).
Belgium (1 PM)
Luxembourg (7 PM)
Spain (9 PM)
(All times Local, GMT+1)
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2000/01/chri...
Belgium (1 PM)
Luxembourg (7 PM)
Spain (9 PM)
(All times Local, GMT+1)
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2000/01/chri...
We will be doing a summary chat again this year for the six Christmas Speeches by European Monarchs.
What topics do you think will be discussed?
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What topics do you think will be discussed?
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2025 Christmas Speeches - Summary
Gert's Royals is a blog about European Royal Families, with a focus on the British Royals.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We will be doing a summary chat again this year for the six Christmas Speeches by European Monarchs.
What topics do you think will be discussed?
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2025/12/2024...
What topics do you think will be discussed?
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2025/12/2024...