Danish Queen Margrethe II visits Tallinn, Estonia, 2nd day

On the second day of her visit to Tallinn, Queen Margrethe II attended celebration of the 800th anniversary of the establishment of the St. Mary’s Cathedral in Tallinn. The Cathedral was founded by Danes in the 13th century and is regarded as the oldest church in Tallinn. On the evening of June16, Queen hosted a reception on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog. The Queen visited Estonia’s capital Tallinn in connection with the 800th anniversary of the Danish national flag Dannebrog’s descent from the sky.

Prince Albert, Gabriella and Jacques attended the 59th Monte-Carlo Television Festival

On June 16, 2019, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella attended the 20 year anniversary of Sponge Bob Squarepants at third day of the 59th Monte Carlo TV Festival in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Prince Albert opened the 59th Monte Carlo Television Festival on Friday at a ceremony at the principality’s Grimaldi Forum.

Grand Duke Henri and the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa attended Chambord Castle's 500th anniversary

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg attended the gala evening organized on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of Chambord Castle (Château de Chambord) in France. Chambord Castle was built by Francis I as a royal hunting lodge. Chambord Castle became a national property in 1930. After the outbreak of the Second World War, Chambord Castle housed several art works from the Louvre including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Château de Chambord was inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1981.

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie attended Dannebrog's 800th anniversary

Yesterday, on June 15, 2019, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie attended events held on the occasion of Dannebrog's (Danish national flag) 800th anniversary. Prince Joachim and Princess Marie attended a celebratory service at Copenhagen Cathedral and then attended the anniversary celebrations held at Copenhagen City Hall Square. According to a popular legend, the red-and-white cross fell from the sky as a sign of support from God during the battle of Lindanise in Tallinn on June 15, 1219 and secured the Danes a hard victory. (Princess Marie wore a pink pencil dress by Goat Fashion.)

Princess Charlene gave the start signal of the Le Mans 24h Race

Yesterday, on June 15, 2019, Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 87th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance Race held at the Circuit de la Sarthe and gave the start signal of the race. The Le Mans 24 hour race is held every year at the Circuit de la Sarthe raceway in northwest France. Princess Charlene is a member and ambassador of the FIA High Level Panel for Road Safety.

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark visits Estonia’s capital, Tallinn

The days of 15-16 June 2019, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark visits Estonia’s capital Tallinn in connection with the 800th anniversary of the Danish national flag Dannebrog’s descent from the sky. Queen Margaret II arrived on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog in Estonia’s capital, Tallinn. The Queen received by Estonia’s President, Kersti Kaljulaid. Following the welcome ceremony, Queen Margaret II and President Kersti Kaljulaid opened the exhibition "Dannebrog – the Flag that Fell from the Sky: the Golden Age of Danish Art" in the Kadriorg Art Museum in Tallinn.

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visited Vordingborg

On June 15, 2019, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visited the Danish Castle Centre in Vordingborg to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Dannebrog fall (Danish flag). Danish national historiography connects the introduction of the flag to the Battle of Lindanise of 1219. According to the legend the Danish flag fell down from the sky in the Battle of Lindanise, also known as the Battle of Valdemar, near Lindanise (Tallinn) in Estonia, of 15 June 1219. Presently in Tallinn the Danish King's Garden in Old Town is regarded as the place where the flag fell down, and it is marked with a memorial. (Crown Princess Mary wore a silk-georgette dress by Raquel Diniz.)

State visit of President Moon Jae-in and his wife to Sweden, 2nd day

On the second and last day of their state visit to Sweden, Queen Silvia and First Lady Kim Jung-sook visited the Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde art museum at Djurgården in Stockholm. Afterwards, Queen Silvia and First Lady Kim Jung-sook attended the ceremony for the Korea Sweden Young Design Award held at Svensk Form on Skeppsholmen. President Moon Jae-in and wife Kim Jung-sook hosted a concert at the Musikaliska Concert Hall for the King and Queen in the afternoon. Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Carl Philip, and Princess Sofia attended the concert too. The state visit ended with a farewell ceremony at the Stockholm Royal Palace at the noon hours.

New photos of Prince Nicolas were released on his 4th birthday

Happy birthday to you, Prince Nicolas! Swedish Prince Nicolas celebrates his fourth birthday today. Nicolas Paul Gustaf, Prince of Sweden, Duke of Ångermanland, was born on June 15, 2015. He is the second child of Princess Madeleine and Mr. Christopher O'Neill. Royal Court published new photos on the occasion of 4th birthday of Prince Nicolas. The photos were taken by Princess Madeleine.

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia held a dinner for South Korean President and First Lady

On the evening of June 14, 2019, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia held a Gala Dinner at Stockholm Royal Palace in honour of the President Moon Jae-in and First Lady Kim Jung-sook who are making a state visit to Sweden. Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia, Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Christopher O'Neill attended the gala dinner at Royal Palace in Stockholm. South Korean President Moon Jae-in and First Lady Kim Jung-sook are making a 2 day state visit to Sweden upon the invitation of the King and Queen of Sweden.

Princess Sofia attended Sophiahemmet's graduation ceremony

On June 14, 2019, Princess Sofia of Sweden attended Sophiahemmet's graduation ceremony held at Stockholm City Hall. Princess Sofia presented graduation brooches to the nurses who completed their education at Sophiahemmet University. Swedish Princess Sofia is the honorary president of Sophiahemmet. (Princess Sofia wore a print floral midi dress by &Other Stories.)

King Willem-Alexander and Maxima visited Cork city, Ireland

On the third and last day of their official visit to Ireland, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima arrived in Cork city in south-west Ireland. The King and Queen were welcomed by mayor Cllr Christopher O'Sullivan at City Hall in Cork. Afterwards, The Dutch King and Queen visited Cobh seaport town on the south coast of County Cork. The state visit concluded with a trip to Camden Fort Meagher in Crosshaven.

Queen Letizia of Spain had two events at Zarzuela Palace today

Today, on June 14, 2019, Queen Letizia had two events at Zarzuela Palace. Queen Letizia firstly received the attendees of the International Council of the Royal Theatre meeting. Then, he received the winners of the "Good Morning Javi and Mar: For a Better World" awards. (Queen Letizia wore a print dress by Massimo Dutti.)

State visit of South Korean President Moon Jae-in and his wife to Sweden, 1st day

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and First Lady Kim Jung-sook arrived in Stockholm for a state visit that will last for two days. On June 14, 2019, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden welcomed President Moon Jae-in and his wife with a state ceremony held at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The visit is made on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sweden and and the Republic of Korea. Afterwards, Queen Silvia and Mrs Kim Jung-sook visited Silviahemmet. In the evening, The King and the Queen will hold a gala dinner at Stockholm Royal Palace in honour of President Moon Jae-in and his wife.