Former Emir of Qatar receives title The Emir Father

HH the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has given the title "The Emir Father" to his father, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar.

New official pictures of the Crown Princely family of Norway

The Norwegian Royal Court released new official pictures of TRH Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, their children, HRH Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway, and the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Marius. The pictures were released on occasion of the 40th birthdays of the Crown Prince [20 July 2013] and Crown Princess [19 August 2013].

Click HERE to see the pictures at the official website of the Norwegian Royal family.
Click HERE to view most of the pictures in HQ at blogg.tv2.no

New official pictures of the King and Queen of the Netherlands and their daughters

The Dutch Royal Court released new official pictures of TM King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and their daughters, HRH the Princess of Orange, HRH Princess Alexia and HRH Princess Ariane of the Netherlands.

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© RVD, foto: Rineke Dijkstra

Emir of Qatar to abdicate tomorrow

HH the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has announced that he will abdicate tomorrow in favor of his fourth son [his second son with his second wife, HH Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned], HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Crown Prince of Qatar.

The Crown Prince has 2 wives. His first (senior) wife is HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim al-Thani of Qatar. They were married on 8 January 2005 and they have 4 children together, HE Sheikha Almayassa (2006), HE Sheikh Hamad (2008), HE Sheikha Aisha (2010) and HE Sheikh Jassim. (2012)

His second (junior) wife is HH Sheikha Anoud bint Mana Al-Hajri. They were married on 3 March 2009 and they have 2 children together, HE Sheikha Nayla (2010) and HE Sheikh Abdullah (2012).

New pictures Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Christopher O'Neill

HRH Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland, posted a new official picture of herself and her husband, Christopher O'Neill at Facebook. (HERE) The Princess also posted a picture of herself at her honeymoon. (HERE) The couple is currently on their honeymoon at the Seychelles islands.

The giftlist the Princess and her husband opened for their wedding also has a new picture of the couple. (HERE)

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark participates in the Free from Bullying campaign children's relay

HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark participated in the Free from Bullying campaign children's relay in Fælledparken.  It was a 1 km run for 0-15 year olds. Among the runners was HRH Prince Christian of Denmark, the eldest son of the Crown Princess. The Crown Princess was among those awarding the medals.

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Pictures: Steen Brogaard via maryfonden.dk

Archduke Imre and Archduchess Kathleen of Austria expecting first child

TIRH Archduke Imre and Archduchess Kathleen of Austria are expecting first child.

The Crown Prince of Denmark receives Yu Zhengsheng and delegation and delegation

HRH Crown Prince Frederik fo Denmark received Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the Chinese People's Political resounds Congress (CPPCC), and a delegation, on 6 June 2013.

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Source: Kongehuset.dk

The King and Queen of the Netherlands visit Roosendaal

TM King Willem-Alexander and Queen  Maxima of the Netherlands visited Roosendaal today. The visit was part of the tour of the province by the new King and Queen. Here are some pictures that I made. All pictures are © Gekroonde Hoofden/Current Royal News. Do not use these pictures elsewhere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wedding M&C: Rewatch SVT's feed

You can temporarily (re-)watch the SVT feed of the wedding of HRH Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland, and Christopher O'Neill.

Click HERE to watch the feed.

It's a girl for Princess Salha bint Asem of Jordan and Mohamad Hashim Haj-Hassan

HRH Princess Salha bint Asem of Jordan and HE Mohamad Hashim Haj-Hassan their second child and first daughter, Aisha, on 27 or 28 May 2013 . The couple is also parents to a son, born in 2012.

Update on the health of the Duke of Edinburgh

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh has had an exploratory operation following abdominal investigations. The results will now be analysed. At this early stage the Duke is progressing satisfactorily.

Wedding M&C: The official pictures

The Swedish Royal Court released official pictures in connection with the wedding of HRH Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland, and Christopher O'Neill.

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Pictures: kungahuset.se/Ewa-Marie Rundquist