Queen Silvia: She introduces her “fourth child” in the documentary

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December 21, 2022

Queen Silvia: Princess Madeleine raves about her children’s rights organization

Queen Silvia, 78, has already traveled halfway around the world for her “World Childhood Foundation”. With the aid organization founded in 1999, she wants to support children worldwide, and her daughter, Princess Madeleine, 40, is also busy. In the royal annual review “Året med kungafamiljen 2022” (engl.: “The year with the royal family 2022) of the Swedish broadcaster SVT, the wife of Chris O’Neill, 48, speaks about the Queen’s boundless commitment to her children’s rights organization and her fight for the most vulnerable children.

“My mom put so much heart and love into these issues and worked incredibly hard for so long. Childhood means a lot to her. I know my mom will one day [über ihre Organisation, Anmerkung der Redaktion] said: ‘This is my fourth child'”, Madeleine recalls. Her mother, when she returned home from her many trips, always told her own children a lot “about the problems she had gone through and about the children who she had met,” the princess continues. It was an integral part of the family life of the Swedish royals – to this day.

Princess Leonor dines with friends – and reveals unexpected talent

Princess Leonor, 17, has left Wales and UWC Atlantic College to spend her winter break with her family in Spain. But the heir to the throne is busy there too, on December 15, 2022, completed a public solo appointment at the headquarters of the Spanish Red Cross in Madrid, only to enjoy some private time with her friends just one day later. As the Spanish news portal “Vanitatis” reports, an unexpected talent came to light during this lunch away from the cameras: Leonor’s linguistic diversity.

King Felipe’s daughter, 54, is said to have met six others at the Asturian restaurant “El Neru” in Madrid. According to eyewitness reports, some of them are not from Spain, Vanitatis claims. They could have been classmates from UWC Atlantic College who were visiting Leonor in Madrid. The 17-year-old chatted with them in French and shortly afterwards went for a walk through the center of Madrid.

It was not previously known that Princess Leonor is fluent in French. So far, she has only spoken in public in Spanish, Catalan, English and even a little Arabic. What is known, however, is that Leonor’s father, King Felipe, speaks French very well, as does her grandfather Juan Carlos, 84. Queen Letizia, 50, speaks French but not fluently, as she once demonstrated at an event in Belgium.

December 20, 2022

Princess Mary, Prince Frederik and their children stroll through Sydney – but without Prince Christian

In November, the Palace announced that Princess Mary, 50, was finally flying to Australia with her husband Prince Frederik, 54, and their children after a five-year break. The Danish royals spend the holidays there before returning home towards the end of the year. On the first shots of the crown prince family from summery Sydney, there is one thing that particularly catches the eye: the future heir to the throne, Prince Christian, 17, is missing.

Princess Mary, Prince Frederik, Princess Isabella, 15, and twins Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent, both 11, happily stroll through Bondi, a suburb of Sydney. Mary’s good friend Amber Petty – one of her bridesmaids – can also be seen in the pictures, which are available to the British newspaper “Daily Mail”. But one is missing: Christian. It is not known exactly why the 17-year-old is not present. It was actually said that he too would travel to Australia.

In any case, the mood of the royals is exuberant – matching their casual looks. The crown princess wears black linen trousers, a black top, brown Birkenstock sandals and a loose braid. Her orange loosely unbuttoned shirt provides a colorful highlight. Prince Frederik also appears casual in jeans, shirt, sneakers and cap as well as sunglasses. The twins also opted for Birkenstock sandals, Isabella prefers velcro trainers which she pairs with striped shorts and a dark blue cable knit sweater. Allegedly, the heir to the throne family will celebrate New Year’s Eve with friends in Danish New Jutland, claims “Her & Nu”.

Camille Gottlieb appears with her boyfriend for the first time

After months of secrecy, Camille Gottlieb, 24, revealed a few weeks ago in an interview with “Hello Monaco”: “My heart is no longer available.” However, the daughter of Stéphanie of Monaco, 57, only wanted to “talk about it when it gets more serious”. Seems like it is. Because now she is sharing a first couple photo with her boyfriend with her 95,000+ Instagram followers.

They walk through the streets huddled together. Camille Gottlieb holds her lover’s hand tightly. But she doesn’t want to reveal the name of the lucky man and what his face looks like. Only his casual outfit of bomber jacket, camouflage pants and sneakers can be seen. The couple still wants to keep their young happiness to themselves, as Louis Ducruet’s sister, 30, writes in her Instagram story. But she can tell you one thing: “I’m very happy.”

December 19, 2022

King Harald will probably not be able to deliver the traditional New Year’s speech

Concern for the sick King Harald, 85, does not ebb on this dreary December Monday before Christmas. After the royal court issued a statement that the monarch had been admitted to the Oslo University Hospital and would probably be treated there for several days, further information increased concern about the sprightly royal head.

In the late afternoon, the court announced that the speaker of the traditional New Year’s speech was no longer certain due to the king’s illness. King Harald usually gives this speech. “Who will give the New Year’s speech this year will only be decided shortly before New Year’s Eve,” Palace communications chief Guri Varpe told the NTB news agency, adding: “We don’t usually share details about the speech before New Year’s Eve. There are plans for various alternatives. ” Shortly before, it was announced that Prince Haakon, 49, had visited his father in the clinic, who will now represent him as Crown Prince Regent.

King Harald receives a visit from Prince Haakon

King Harald had to be hospitalized, a press release from the palace said on Monday morning. Most recently, the monarch was on sick leave with a cold on November 25, 2022, but was able to recover over the weekend. His son Prince Haakon will take over the State Council scheduled for December 20 as Crown Prince Regent. Beforehand, however, Haakon visited his father in the hospital. As “Se og Hør” reported on Monday afternoon, the crown prince was spotted at the Oslo hospital, according to reporters he should have left the clinic “probably around 11:30 a.m.”.

“Just over two hours after the news came from the royal family, two cars with bodyguards in the front and one person in the back pulled out of Rikshospitalet,” said Caroline Vagle, the magazine’s royal expert. It is not known whether other family members are or were present. “The windows were dirty, but I’m pretty sure I saw members of the king’s family. In this case, it’s usually the same. Both the queen and crown prince have been quick to visit in the past when the king is in hospital was brought in. Other family members are also happy to visit,” says Vagle.

King Harald is in the hospital

Great concern in Norway: King Harald is ill. As the royal court announced in a press release on Monday morning, December 19, 2022, the monarch had to be hospitalized again and is receiving medical care there.

“His Majesty the King is on sick leave and has been admitted to Rikshospitalet,” the statement said. The 85-year-old has been treated at Rikshospitalet, Oslo University Hospital, for an undefined period of time. He is expected to remain in the hospital for several days. Whether he can spend Christmas with his family – uncertain. “The king has been diagnosed with an infection that needs to be treated with intravenous antibiotics and will therefore remain at Rikshospitalet for a few days. His condition is stable,” the court continued.

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Sources used: vanitatis.elconfidencial.com, dailymail.co.uk, herognu.dk, instagram.com, hellomonaco.com, Dana Press, ntb.no, seoghoer.dk

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