| On the occasion of Easter, on April 20, 2019, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Princess Charlene and their children, Crown Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriela visited Paris Disneyland (Euro Disney Resort). This visit is first discovery of Disneyland for Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. |
| On April 19, Swedish Princess Madeleine wished a happy easter to everyone by sharing this picture on instagram account. Princess Madeleine wrote on her Instagram, 'Happy Easter from our Bunnies.' |
| This photo of Crown Princess Mary is published at website of Danish National Girls’ Choir. Crown Princess Mary is the Patron of Danish National Girls Choir (DR Pigekorets) consisting of 50 girls between the ages of 15 and 22, which is conducted by conductor Philip Faber. (The Crown Princess wears a dress by Issa London.) |
| The oldest child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, Prince Alexander turns three-years-old today and on the occassion of that birthday, Swedish royal court published a new photo of Prince Alexander. Alexander Erik Hubertus Bertil was born on 19 April 2016 at Danderyd Hospital in Danderyd. His full title is His Royal Highness Prince Alexander of Sweden, Duke of Södermanland. Happy birthday, Prince Alexander! |
| As in previous years, also this year, Belgian Royal family takes a pilgrimage walk on the Way of St. James during the Holy Week. The route chosen by the Family this year crosses the provinces of Burgos and Palencia. Belgian royal family, that is, King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, their children Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore started their walk in Burgos a few days ago and their walk continues through the Palencia route. The Way of St. James (Spanish: El Camino de Santiago) is one of the most important Christian pilgrimages. The final destination of the Way of St. James is Santiago de Compostela. The pilgrimage route goes to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain. |
| On April 18, 2019, Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Eugenie of York attended the traditional Royal Maundy Service held at St George Chapel in Windsor in west of London. Maundy Thursday is the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter, which commemorates the Maundy & Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. During the service, The Queen distributes gifts according to the number of years she has lived. (Princess Eugenie wore a floral print silk dress by Erdem.) |
| On April 18, 2019, Queen Maxima attended the "Money & Behavior" conference at Tivoli Cultural Center in Utrecht. The conference was organized on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the National Institute for Budget Information (Nibud). Nibud is a non profit organization and an independent foundation in the Netherlands that gives information and advice on financial matters of private households. The national government and the private financial sector finance nearly 25% of the projects of Nibud. (Queen Maxima wore a leaf-patterned dress by Oscar de la Renta.) |
| On April 17, 2019, Queen Rania of Jordan visited Tajalla Association based in Jabal al-Weibdeh neighbourhood in Amman and met with members of the association. Tajallla is a non profit, non governmental organization which gives balcony and open air concerts with its volunteer members. Jabal al-Weibdeh neighborhood is a bohemian and hipster area, and it is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Amman. |
| On April 17, 2019, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan started a three-day pilgrimage to Ise Grand Shrine in Mie prefecture, the holiest site in Japan's Shinto religion. The visit to Ise Shrine, which is dedicated to a legendary ancestress of the imperial family, is part of a series of rituals for the Emperor's abdication. The imperial sword and jewel, two of the family's three sacred treasures that play a key role in the succession, are accompanying the emperor on the visit. The couple will worship at the Outer Shrine and the Inner Shrine on Thursday. |
| On April 9, 2019, Before the Holy Week, King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, together with priests attached to the court, attended a Lovefeast at the Royal Chapel in the Stockholm Royal Palace. The Agape feast or Lovefeast is a communal meal shared among Christians.The Lovefeast has originated in the early Church and, it was a time of fellowship for believers. The Lovefeast refers to a Christian ritual meal distinct from the Lord's Supper. The Lovefeast seeks to strengthen the bonds and the spirit of harmony. |
| Princess Stephanie of Monaco attended the fundraising gala night held at Monaco Yacht Club in order to support "Campaign to fight against cardiovascular diseases" initiated by Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco (Women World Leaders Monaco) This year's theme is "Save Women’s hearts." The association aims to reduce inequalities between men and women. The funds raised through the auction will benefit to finance cardiac interventions for underprivileged women who reside close to the Principality. |
| On April 15, 2019, in Sundbyberg city, Swedish Princess Sofia attended a meeting related to 'I Have a Dream' project which is carried out by Project Playground in cooperation with Sundbyberg Municipality. 'I Have a Dream' project is financed by The Swedish Agency for Youth and Civil Society (MUCF). The aim of the project is to inspire young people to stay in school, resume their studies and/or increase their employability through development of skills, motivation-enhancing efforts, educational initiatives, individual guidance and more. (The Princess wore a new leather jacket by Acne.) |
| Queen Margerthe II of Denmark celebrates her 79th birthday today. The Queen's 79th birthday take place this year at Marselisborg Castle in Aarhus. On April 16, 2019, Queen Margrethe of Denmark, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine greeted people from the veranda of Marselisborg Castle in connection with 79th birthday of the Queen. |
| On the morning of April 16, Tuesday, Queen Maxima attended the conference "Making work of MeeleefGezinnen" in Doorn. The congress is an initiative of Stichting Meeleefgezin and Vakblad Vroeg. MeeleefGezin (Foundation Sympathetic Families) offers parents with psychiatric problems the support of a sympathetic family for their children aged zero to four years. Caring parents are volunteers who offer their families a stable and safe environment where these children are welcome at regular intervals. MeeleefGezin Foundation won an Apple of Orange from the Orange Fund in 2014. |
| Princess Eleonore of Belgium celebrates her 11th birthday today. Eleonore is the second daughter and youngest of four children of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium. Eleonore, Princess of Belgium, was born in Anderlecht on 16 April 2008. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is one of her godparents. Princess Eléonore attends a Dutch-language primary school in Brussels. She is currently fourth in line to the throne of Belgium after her older siblings. Happy birthday to you Princess Eleonore. |
