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Brunei: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Announces Name of Prince Abdul Mateen and Princess Anisha Rosnah’s Newborn Daughter

Her Royal Highness Princess Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Zahra Mariam Bolkiah of BruneiTheir Royal Highnesses Prince Abdul Mateen and Princess Anisha Rosnah of Brunei In Bandar Seri Begawan, the Office of His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has formally announced the name of the newborn daughter of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Abdul Mateen and Princess Anisha Rosnah of Brunei. The Princess…

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Valentino Garavani, Legendary Italian Couturier and Fashion Designer to Royalty, Dies at 93

Photo: Wikipedia Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, one of the most influential figures in modern haute couture and luxury ready-to-wear, has died in Rome at the age of 93. His death was announced in a statement by the Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti, which said the designer passed away peacefully at his home in Rome, surrounded by loved ones. Born Valentino…

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Princess Amélia de Orléans e Bragança Welcomes Third Child in Madrid

Photo courtesy of Secretariado da Casa Imperial do BrasilPress release courtesy of the Secretariado da Casa Imperial do Brasil In Madrid, Her Imperial and Royal Highness Princess Amélia de Orléans e Bragança and her husband, Mr. James Spearman, welcomed their third child, Benedict Antonio James Spearman, on December 7, 2025. The announcement was made this morning by the Secretariat of the…

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Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg Delivers First Christmas Address as Head of State

Photo courtesy of the Maison du Grand-Duc On Wednesday evening, in Luxembourg City, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg delivered his first Christmas address from the Palais Grand-Ducal following his accession to the throne on October 3rd, 2025. In his address, the Grand Duke spoke about values including solidarity, openness, tolerance, and social cohesion, which he described…

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HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco Speaks Out About Her Health "I'm Still Fragile."

On the evening of May 24, 2022, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco accompanied by her daughter, Her Serene Highness Princess Gabriella of Monaco attended the 2022 Monte-Carlo Fashion Week Awards ceremony held at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo. In an interview with Monaco Matin, published on Wednesday, Princess Charlene said: “When I returned to the Principality, I focused all my energy…

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Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand Turns 47: A Biography of Her Life and Work.

Portrait courtesy of the Bureau of the Royal Household of Thailand In Bangkok, Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati of Thailand turns 47 today. The Princess is the eldest daughter of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand (Rama X) and his first wife, Princess Soamsawali. On December 15th, 2022, the Princess collapsed and lost…

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Palais Princier de Monaco Releases the Princely Family’s Official 2025 Christmas Card

Portrait courtesy of Vanessa von Zitzewitz/Palais Princier de Monaco In Monaco-Ville, the Palais Princier de Monaco has released the official 2025 Christmas card portrait of Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, together with His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Jacques of Monaco and Her Serene Highness Princess Gabriella of Monaco, and the family’s dog, Harley. The…

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Charlotte Casiraghi, daughter of Princess Caroline of Hanover, to publish Her First Solo Book, La Fêlure, in 2026

Photo courtesy of Rencontres Philosophiques de MonacoBook cover courtesy of Amazon France/Julliard In Paris, it was announced that Ms. Charlotte Casiraghi, the eldest daughter of Princess Caroline of Hanover and the late Stefano Casiraghi, will release her first solo book, La Fêlure, on January 29, 2026. Ms. Casiraghi previously co-wrote a philosophical work in 2018 with her former philosophy…

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T.R.H.s Prince Charles-Philippe and Princess Naomi d’Orléans Announce They Are Expecting Their First Child in 2026

Press release courtesy of T.R.H.s Prince Charles-Philippe and Princess Naomi d’Orléans/ducdanjou.com On Friday, it was announced that Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles-Philippe and Princess Naomi d’Orléans, Duke and Duchess of Anjou, are expecting their first child, due in the spring of 2026. According to the official press release:“Awaiting this blessed day, Their Royal Highnesses thank…

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H.S.H. Prince Albrecht of Oettingen-Spielberg Dies at 74

Photo courtesy of Fürst zu Oettingen-Spielberg/Schloss Oettingen On Friday, the Princely House of Oettingen-Spielberg announced that His Serene Highness Prince Albrecht of Oettingen-Spielberg passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.  He was 74 years old. Per the press release: “With utmost discipline, sense of responsibility, incredible dedication, and generosity, the Prince…

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Buckingham Palace Confirms King Charles III Begins Formal Process to Remove Prince Andrew’s Royal Style, Titles, and Honours 

Photo courtesy of Buckingham Palace This evening in London, Buckingham Palace issued a statement announcing that His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom has “initiated a formal process to remove the style, titles, and honours of Prince Andrew.” According to the Palace statement: “Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date,…

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Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand, Passes Away at the Age of 93. A Royal Biography of Her Life and Legacy

Photo courtesy of the Bureau of the Royal Household In Bangkok, the Bureau of the Royal Household announced that Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand, passed away peacefully at 9:21 p.m. on October 24, 2025, at Chulalongkorn Hospital. She was 93 years old. Per a press release from the Bureau of the Royal Household: “According to the medical team providing treatment to Her…

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HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Visits an Outdoor Photo Exhibition in Monaco-Ville.

On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco viewed the photo exhibition entitled, Painter and Photographer Prince Albert I: Louis Tinayre at Spitzberg, 1906-1907, held at the Saint Martin Gardens in Monaco-Ville. According to the Palais Princier, Prince Albert I of Monaco met Mr. Louis Tinayre at the Paris Universal Exposition in 1900. Appreciating Mr. Tinayre’s…

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The Louvre Heist: A Race Against Time to Recover the Stolen Crown Jewels of France. The Descendants of the French Imperial and Royal Families Speak Out.

Diadème de l’impératrice Eugénie. Photos courtesy of the Musée du Louvre/Domaine public. As I reported on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at around 9:30 a.m., thieves broke into the Galerie d’Apollon at the Musée du Louvre in Paris, stealing eight historical pieces from the Joyaux de la Couronne de France.  Among the stolen items were a diadème from the parure once belonging to Queen Marie-Amélie,…

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Louvre Heist: Empress Eugénie’s Crown Among Priceless French Jewels Stolen in Paris

Photos courtesy of the Musée du Louvre/Domaine public. Couronne de l’impératrice Eugénie, avec son écrin, 1855, Lemonnier, Alexandre-Gabriel, Musée du Louvre, OA 11160 – https://collections.louvre.fr/ark:/53355/cl010101145 – https://collections.louvre.fr/CGU On Sunday, October 19, 2025, at around 9:30 a.m., thieves broke into the Galerie d’Apollon at the Musée du Louvre in Paris, France, and…

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A Royal Engagement in Albania: Crown Prince Leka II Announces His Engagement to Miss Blerta Celibashi

Photo courtesy of the Royal Court of Albania In Tirana, the Royal Court of Albania announced the engagement between His Royal Highness Crown Prince Leka II of Albania and Miss Blerta Celibashi. The couple became engaged on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Ksamil, Southern Albania, in the presence of family and close friends. The Crown Prince was born Leka Anwar Zog Reza Baudouin Msiziwe Zogu,…

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Grand Duke Guillaume: A New Reign Begins in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Photo courtesy of the Maison du Grand-Duc/Sophie Margue/Kary Barthelmey On Friday, October 3, 2025, a new reign began in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg when His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg abdicated the throne in favor of his son, His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg. The Change of Throne ceremonies began at the Palais Grand-Ducal, where the Marshal…

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