Royal Highlights of January 2026 - Happy New Year!
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 11th - January 12th: King Carl Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria will start their work year by attending the Folk och Försvars rikskonferens in Sälen. January 14th.: Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will officially open the 40th edition of Eurosoni...