Prince Albert and Princess Caroline visited 2019 Christmas Village

On December 6, 2019, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Caroline of Hanover attended the opening of "The Christmas village of Monaco 2019" at Hercule Harbour in Monaco. This year, Christmas Village celebrates its 20th anniversary and was set up with the theme "White Christmas" for 2019. The Christmas village has been organized by the Service Animation of the Mairie de Monaco since 1999. The Christmas village will be open to 5 January. The Christmas village has chalets selling crafts and offers regional food and drink specialities. There is also a traditional carousel, ice rink, kiddies' train ride, craft workshops, street entertainers and family shows.

Guillaume and Stephanie visited pop-up store of De Mains De Maitres association

On December 6, Friday, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie attended the opening of the new pop-up store of the Association De Mains De Maîtres, located on Grand-Rue Street in the center of Luxembourg. The Association De Mains de Maîtres Luxembourg is a non-profit organisation aiming to support and promote craftsmanship in Luxembourg. (On Friday morning, the Grand-Ducal Court announced that Guillaume and Stephanie are expecting their first child. The birth is scheduled for May. Here: Princess Stephanie is pregnant)

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa attended the Edward Steichen Awards Ceremony

On December 6, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa attended 2019 Edward Steichen Awards Ceremony held at Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art (MUDAM) in Luxembourg. The Edward Steichen Awards is a biennial incentive which supports emerging European talents in the field of contemporary art. This year, artist Mary-Audrey Ramirez won Edward Steichen Award Luxembourg. Artist Nora Wagner won the second award which is 'Edward Steichen Luxembourg Resident in New York' award.

Queen Margrethe attended the anniversary of the Anglo-Danish Society's Scholarship Programme

On December 4, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Anglo-Danish Society's Scholarship Programme, Queen Margrethe ll of Denmark attended the Gala Banquet at Drapers’ Hall in London. The anniversary event was also attended by The Duchess of Gloucester. The Society enjoys the patronage of Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Margrethe. The Duchess of Gloucester is the Protector of the Scholarship Programme. The Society awarded its first scholarship in 1959 and continues to grant scholarships to British and Danish students for the purpose of post-graduate study or research.

Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf visited Van Gujjar Village

On the fifth and last day of their official visit to India, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia continued to make visits relating to environmental protection and biodiversity. The King and Queen visited Van Gujjar village in Jim Corbett National Park to discuss and learn about the group's traditional farming and animal husbandry. The King and Queen met with representatives of the Van Gujjar community, a former nomadic forest tribe. It is the only Muslim forest dwelling community in the country.

Queen Mathilde visited Queen Fabiola Children's Hospital

On December 6, 2019, Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital (Universitair Kinderziekenhuis Koningin Fabiola) in Laeken, Brussels. Inaugurated in 1986, Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital is the only Belgian university hospital entirely reserved for children's medicine. During the visit, the Queen received information about the specificities of the hospital at the dialysis unit, the intensive care unit and the new operating room with high-tech robotics.

Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie pregnant with first child

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg, are expecting a baby in May next year, the Grand Ducal Court has announced. In the announcement made by Grand Ducal Court, it is said that: The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Maria are immensely pleased to announce that the Hereditary Grand Duke and Hereditary Grand Duchess are expecting Their first child. The birth is scheduled for May. The Grand Duke, the Grand Duchess and the members of both families are delighted with the news and share their great joy.

Swedish Princess Sofia celebrates her 35th birthday today

Today is December 6, 2019 and Princess Sofia, Duchess of Värmland celebrates her 35th birthday. On the occasion of that birthday, Swedish Royal Palace released a new photo of Princess Sofia. Princess Sofia, that is, Sofia Kristina Hellqvist was born on December 6, 1984 at Danderyds Hospital. Princess Sofia got married to Prince Carl Philip in 2015 in the Royal Chapel at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. On April 19, 2016, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia had their first child, Prince Alexander. On August 31, 2017, the Prince and Princess had their second child, Prince Gabriel.

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia attended Avicii Tribute concert at Friends Arena

On December 5, 2019, at the Friends Arena in Stockholm, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia attended Avicii Tribute Concert organized by Tim Bergling Foundation to celebrate Tim’s life, music and legacy. All proceeds from the concert will go to the foundation and its efforts to support organizations which address mental health needs and suicide prevention. (Princess Sofia wore a red dress by Lilli Jahilo.)

Princess Sofia attended Gålöstiftelsen's 2019 Christmas concert

On December 5, 2019, Princess Sofia of Sweden attended Gålöstiftelsen's 2019 Christmas concert at Stockholm Cathedral. Gålöstiftelsen (Gålö Foundation) is a foundation that awards various scholarships to talented young people, provides grants to disabled young people and grants to organizations that struggle with violence and drug usage among children and young people. The Foundation works with Project Playground in certain fields.