What's Happening Friday 8th January 2016

Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan meets with British Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss solutions to the Syrian refugee problem in Jordan

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Norway 

Queen Sonja of Norway is still visiting the Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, Svalbard

10:15am - King Harald V and Crown Prince Haakon meet with the Prime Minister of Norway

11:00am - King Harald V and Crown Prince Haakon preside over the Council of State

12:30pm - King Harald V holds an audience with representatives from the Association for the Promotion of Skiing.

1:00pm - King Harald V meets with Mr Arne Fliflet, a former Norwegian parliamentary ombudsman.

Spain 

Queen Letizia attends a performance by Spanish Gypsys

Queen Letizia will be present at the board meeting for the platform of Children's Organisations in Spain.

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Sweden 

Queen Silvia scholarship awards from Queen Silvia's Jubilee Fund for Research on Children and Children's Disabilities.

27 years of Emperor Akihito

Today Japan celebrates the day Emperor Akihito ascended to the Chrysanthemum throne. Congratulations on 27 years in the role of Emperor of Japan!!! Royal Royals wish Emperor Akihito all the future success and wisdom to lead his country.

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What's Happening Thursday 7th January 2016

The United Kingdom 

Prince George of Cambridge begins his first day of preschool

Princess Anne, The Princess Royal will be attending Oxford Farming's annual conference

Prince Andrew, Duke of York visited Yorkshire to take note of damage done by recent floods

Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester met with the President and CEO of the Lawn Tennis Association. In the afternoon The Duchess met with the CEO of the Children's Society 

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Belgium 

King Philippe & Queen Mathilde host a New Years reception for Diplomats based in Belgium

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The Netherlands 

Queen Maxima visits the Hermitage Museum to witness the signing of a loan of 100 million Euros from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Credits Microfinance Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima receive the European Commission at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. This visit represents the start of the Dutch Presidency of the EU (European Union)

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Norway 

Queen Sonja of Norway will be spending today and tomorrow (the 8th of January) visiting Longyearbyen, Svalbard a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic ocean.

Crown Prince Haakon attends the NHO annual conference

King Harald V of Norway holds a meeting with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Wedding Wednesday (George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews & Sylvana Tomaselli)

In 3 days time it will be the 28th wedding anniversary of George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews and his wife Sylvana (nee Tomaselli), Countess of St Andrews. George is the eldest son of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. He is therefore heir to one of the most well known dukedoms in the United Kingdom. George also happens to be a Great Grandson of King George V and Queen Mary, as well as occupying 35th place in line to the throne. 

In honour of the upcoming anniversary, we will take a look at the wedding. The wedding was itself fairly controversial as Ms Tomaselli was not only a divorcee, but also a Roman Catholic. These are two things that the crown frowns upon. Due to his marriage George lost his position in the line of succession to the throne. He did however retain his position in the line of succession for the Dukedom of Kent. Due to this controversy the wedding was a small affair and held at register office in Edinburgh, Scotland.

On March 26th 2015 the rule about Roman Catholics was overturned and George's place was restored.

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The Bride

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George's sister, Lady Helen Taylor (nee Windsor)

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Mother of the Groom; Katharine, Duchess of Kent

What's Happening Wednesday 6th January 2016

The Netherlands 

Queen Maxima presents the Horticultural Entrepreneur Award for 2016

King Willem-Alexander is in The Hague receiving credentials for the new ambassadors from Mali and Haiti.

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Spain 

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia preside over and join in the celebration of the Military Easter. 

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Tiara Time!!! (Queen Margrethe's New Year Banquet 2016)

Every year on the evening of January 1st Queen Margrethe II of Denmark throws a New Year Banquet. It's a fantastic time to see the Danish royals come out in all their glitter & sparkles. I finally found some pictures of the 2016 banquet held just 5 days ago;

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The royal host, Queen Margrethe II & her husband Prince Henrik. Queen Margrethe looks just stunning in that beautiful sky blue gown. I love the fur scarf, really adds a bit of winter to the look. I can imagine that this is what Queen Elsa would look like if she was 75. It's a bit hard to see but the Queen is wearing the Pearl Poire Tiara, one of Denmark's most important tiaras. This tiara is only ever worn by the present queen of Denmark. I can't wait to see it adorn Princess Mary's head once she takes the role.



Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary. Like her mother-in-law Mary has gone with blue for the evening. I love both shades of blue, just not together. It's also two different materials and patterns & it looks a little strange. On her head Princess Mary is wearing the the Ruby Parure Tiara. Aside from her wedding tiara this is the one that Crown Princess Mary wears most frequently.



Princes Marie and Prince Joachim of Denmark. My first thought is isn't she cold! Queen Margrethe is all rugged up in furs & the Crown Princess is wearing long sleeve. Princess Marie steps out with not even a jacket. The dress is beautiful, though all white is a little plain. She's clearly spiced it up with her red toe polish. I love it! The princess is wearing the Diamond Floral Tiara.

What Happened Monday 4th January 2016

Jordan 

King Abdullah II visited the Command of Joint Special Operations.