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...

January may seem quiet, but in the world of royalty it marks an important moment of renewal and continuity. As the new year begins, royal families return to duty, reopening diaries and setting priorities for the months ahead. King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset © Royal diary January 1st:. King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark will host their New Years Party. They will be accompanied by Crown Prince Christian, Queen Margrethe, Prince Joachim, Princess Marie and Princess Benedikte.  January 1st.: Prince Hisahito of Japan will attend New Year Receptions. January 6th.: The Pascua Militar is a military ceremony that takes place every 6 January in the Throne Room of the Royal Palace of Madrid. January 8th.: The Prince and Princess of Wales, Joint Patrons, NHS Charities Together, this morning visited Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6. January 11th.:  January 12th: King Carl Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria will sta...

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...