Royal highlights of March 2026
March is a month of quiet transformation. Winter slowly loosens its grip, the first blossoms appear in palace gardens, and royal calendars begin to fill with spring engagements, state visits, and meaningful anniversaries.
It is also a reflective month in royal history. From historic accessions and important birthdays to moments of remembrance that shaped European monarchies, March reminds us how closely tradition and renewal are intertwined.
As always on All About Royal Families, we will explore the stories behind the dates: royal milestones, lesser-known historical connections, and the places where history still whispers through palace corridors and city streets.
Let March 2026 be a month of discovery, elegance, and historical depth. Follow along for carefully curated royal highlights throughout the month.
Royal diary
March 1st.: St. David's Day, the patron saint of Wales
March 5 - 6th: LUX: At the invitation of King Felipe VI & Queen Letizia of Spain, Grand Duke Guillaume & Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg will pay a Visit to Madrid.
March 10-12th: SE: King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden will make a State Visit to Poland.
Around March 9-10th: UK: Commonwealth Day Service - Each year, senior members of the british royal family traditionally attend the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. It is widely expected but not always officially published far in advance.
March 13th: NL: NL Doet. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrix will participate in several activities. This activity to encourage volunteering is taking place for the 22nd time
March 14 - 19th: DK: King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark will make an official visit to Australia (the country where Queen Mary was born).
March 16 - 19th: SE: Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden will visit Texas and Virginia (USA).
March 18th: NL: King Willem-Alexander will bring a visit to Aruba
March 18th - 19th: UK: The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom. The King and Queen will host the State Visit at Windsor Castle.
March 22nd: The King and Queen attend the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the Brussels attacks
March 24th - 26th: BE: Outgoing State Visit to Norway.
March 28th: MON: The Palace of Monaco announced that Pope Leo will visit Monaco.
Royal b-days
March 1st 1955 – Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
March 2nd 2016 – Prince Oscar of Sweden.
March 7th 1978 – Sophie, The Princess of Prussia.
March 9th 2018 – Princess Adrienne of Sweden.
March 10th 1964 – Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh.
March 12th 2006 – Prince Gabriel of Nassau.
March 12th 1963 – Princess Farahnaz Pahlavi.
March 14th 1958 – Albert II, The Prince of Monaco.
March 14th 2019 – Prince Welf August of Hanover.
March 21st 1985 – Princess Claire of Luxembourg.
March 21st 2021 – Lucas Tindall.
March 22nd 1956 – Maria Teresa, The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg.
March 23rd 1990 – Princess Eugenie, Mrs Jack Brooksbank.
March 24th 1940 – Diane, Duchess of Württemberg.
March 26th 1949 – Margarita, Custodian of The Crown of Romania.
March 26th 1982 – Leka II, The Crown Prince of Albania.
March 26th 2021 – Prince Julian, Duke of Halland.
March 27th 2023 – Prince Francois of Luxembourg.
March 29th 2012 – Isla Phillips.
Royal exhibitions
"The Last Princesses of Punjab" at Kensington Palace (Opens 26 March 2026):
This major exhibition highlights the 150th birthday of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a goddaughter of Queen Victoria and a pioneering suffragette. It explores her life and activism, alongside those of her mother, grandmother, and sisters.
"Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style" at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace (Opens 10 April 2026 - Preview/Launch in March):
While the main exhibition officially opens in April, preparations and the related publication (Queen Elizabeth II: Fashion and Style) are launched on 26 March 2026. It will be the largest-ever display of the late Queen's wardrobe, celebrating her style for what would have been her 100th birthday. An exhibition, which is sceduled in my diary as a must see.
"Exhibition Royal Award for Modern Painting 2026" at Royal Palace Amsterdam (4 February - 29 March 2026):
For a continental royal experience, King Willem-Alexander opens this exhibition showcasing emerging artists in the Netherlands, continuing a long tradition of royal art support.
1725: Native American Allies at the Court of Louis XV at the Palace of Versailles: Running throughout March (until 3 May 2026), this exhibition explores the 18th-century diplomatic mission of Native American chiefs to the French court.
The Antwerp Six Momu Fashion Museum, Antwerp
The Antwerp Six were an influential group of Belgian designers who burst onto the international fashion scene in 1986, firmly putting their country on the industry’s map. Though the group counted luminaries such as Dries van Noten and Ann Demeulemeester among its members, this is the first major show dedicated to it and brings together original garments, sketches and photographs.
‘The Antwerp Six’ runs from 28 March 2026 to 17 January 2027.
Royal history
March 8th. 1702: Anne became Queen of Great Britain and Ireland
March 24th 1603: Death of Queen Elizabeth I of England.
March 10th. 1863: Wedding of Prince Albert Edward and Princess Alexandra of Denmark
March 18th. 1983: King Umberto II of Italy died in exile in Geneva (Switzerland).
March 30th. 2002: Death of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mum.
To conclude
March reminds us that monarchy has never been static. Thrones have fallen, rulers have risen, reforms have reshaped nations, and entire dynasties have faced decisive crossroads during these early spring weeks.
Follow for more royal history insights, anniversaries, and behind-the-scenes stories and stay connected as we continue exploring the royal calendar together.
Source pictures:
* own pictures
* Wikipedia
* Amazing photographer Bjorn Hoex
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