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Get your free royal calendar 2026 (PDF)

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Dear royal enthusiasts, I’m delighted to announce the release of the All About Royal Families 2026 Calendar, available now for free as a PDF! This is a special moment: it’s the first royal calendar ever created exclusively by All About Royal Families and I’m thrilled to share it with you. As with all my work, it has been carefully curated (not every royal date is mentioned) for those who cherish royal families, significant dates, and timeless tradition. Each month features key anniversaries from royal houses across Europe, making it the perfect companion for any royal watcher throughout the year. What’s inside the 2026 Royal Calendar? 📅 Birth and death anniversaries of royal figures 💍 Royal weddings and coronation dates 🎨 A stylish, regal design: ideal for digital use or home printing Whether you're a long-time follower of royal families or just beginning to explore the fascinating world of monarchy, this calendar offers a unique journey through royal milestones that continue to...

Royal Highlights of October 2025

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October promises to be a very busy month in the royal world, filled with historic moments, important ceremonies, birthdays, and anniversaries. The highlight will undoubtedly be the abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and the accession of his son, Grand Duke Guillaume, marking a new chapter for the Grand Duchy. But across Europe and beyond, royal families will also take part in cultural celebrations, parliamentary traditions, and international visits, making this a month to follow closely. Prince Lorenz of Belgium, Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of the Belgians, Princess Astrid of Belgium - Taken in July 2025 by Bjorn Hoex royal diary October 1st - The Prince of Wales, will launch the Global Humanitarian Memorial for aid workers, Gunnersbury Park, London, W5 October 1st  — Queen Máxima and King Willem‑Alexander will embark on a work visit to the Occitanie region (France). King Willem Alexander of The Netherlans Bjorn Hoex October 3rd - Throne Chance in Luxembourg . T...

My first royal letter: A long-lost treasure rediscovered

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Back in 1990, I was just eleven years old and already fascinated by royal families. That year was truly special in Belgium’s royal history: King Baudouin celebrated his 40th anniversary on the throne, he and Queen Fabiola marked 30 years of marriage, and in September, the King turned 60. Plenty of reasons to pick up a pen and write my very first royal letter. It was my first attempt at connecting with royalty,  the very first step on what would later become a lifelong passion and eventually this blog. I carefully crafted my message and sent it off to the Belgian Royal Palace. To my absolute delight, I received a royal reply in return! For a young royal enthusiast, it meant the world. However… that precious card went missing not long after. For 35 years, it remained lost and with it, the chance to truly "document the journey" from the very beginning. Fast forward to 2025. My parents are moving and over the past few weeks, they’ve been sorting, selling, and clearing out decades...

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