All About Royal Families

September brings the royal families back into the spotlight after the quieter summer weeks, and this year the month begins with a particularly historic moment in Norway. From King Haakon VIII taking the Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution to the Danish State Visit to Belgium, Prinsjesdag in the Netherlands and the opening of the Swedish parliamentary year, September 2026 promises plenty of royal tradition and ceremony. Here are some of the royal highlights to watch this September. Royal Diary September 1st: NOR: His Majesty King Haakon VIII will take the Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution in the Storting Chamber at 1 pm.  September 1st - September 2nd: BE The King and Queen attend the 22nd informal meeting of the heads of state of the German-speaking countries - The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg will attend this meeting too.  September 5th: UK: The Braemar Gathering - Held at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, this premier Highland...

August has always been a month of contrasts in the royal calendar. While many royal families enjoy a well deserved summer holiday away from the public eye, royal life never comes to a complete standstill. National celebrations, historic anniversaries and royal birthdays continue to offer fascinating moments for royal watchers around the world. This month's Royal Highlights bring together the most notable events and commemorations from across Europe's royal houses and beyond. Duke and Duchess of Gloucester Royal diary August 1st to August 7th: UK: Cowes Week on the Isle of Wight - The Princess Royal will visit some activities of this wonderful Regatta. ⛵ August 5th: UK: The Duchess of Edinburgh Patron, Hallé Concerts Society, will attend a Promenade Concert at The Royal Albert Hall. August 11th: NL: The Princess of Orange will attend the opening of the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen , Zara Tindall, Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Infanta Elena of Spain, will atted this...

Discover what’s on the royal calendar this month! From state visits and remembrance ceremonies to birthdays and cultural events, November 2025 will be an engaging month for Europe’s royal families and beyond. Here’s a complete look at the royal engagements and birthdays happening this month. This blog will be updated during the month November.  Royal Diary November 1 King Philippe of the Belgians, King of Spain, Queen of Jordan, Queen of Denmark, Prince of Monaco, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Princess Akiko, Princess Sirivannavari, Princess Salma of Jordan, Crown Prince of Oman will attend the opening of the new museum in Cairo, Egypt. All Saint's Day November 6 🇬🇧 The Prince of Wales will represent King Charles III at the #COP30 World Leaders Summit in Belém, Brazil. 🇧🇪 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians will attend the gala evening of the King Baudouin Foundation’s Antwerp Support Council. November 8 🇬🇧 The National Festival of Remembrance will take place a...