Princess Estelle of Sweden Celebrates Her 8th Birthday Today

Princess Estelle celebrates her 8th birthday today. Princess Estelle, that is, Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary was born on February 23, 2012. She has the title of "Duchess of Östergötland". Estelle is the elder child and only daughter of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. The Princess is the eldest grandchild of King Carl XVI Gustaf, and is second in line of succession to the Swedish throne. Swedish Royal Court released two new photos on the occasion of that birthday. Happy birthday to you, Princess Estelle.

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa visited Muart-Hal Cultural Center

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg visited Muart-Hal Cultural Center in Esch-sur-Alzette and there, she attended the presentation to the general public of "Esch 2022, European Capital of Culture" program. The cultural center offers several modern installations, in which the Grand Duchess was able to discover the different projects that will be realized in 2022. Esch-sur-Alzette is the second biggest city in Luxembourg and is European Capital of Culture in 2022.

Queen Margrethe attended a presentation event of a new chair collection at Christiansborg Castle

On February 21, 2020, Queen Margrethe II and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark attended a presentation event of a collection of 400 newly designed table chairs at Christiansborg Castle. The presentation was made in the Knight's Hall. The table chairs are a birthday gift from the funds Ole Kirk’s Fond, Hempel Fonden, Augustinus Fonden, Knud Højgaards Fond, Ny Carlsberg Fondet and Salling Fondene, given to the Queen on the occasion of the Queen's 80th birthday.

Beatrice Borromeo became Buccellati's new Brand Ambassador

Beatrice Borromeo returned to fashion and became the Italian jewellery brand Buccellati's new Brand Ambassador. The new campaign will be launched in April 2020. The Milan based brand, founded in 1919 by Mario Buccellati, still carries on the ancient jewellery tradition. This year, Buccellati, the high-end jewellery house celebrates its 100th anniversary. The global brand has stores in the US, Asia and across Europe.

Queen Letizia received representatives of VISUAL TEAF and FACE

Today, Queen Letizia had two events at Zarzuela Palace. The Queen first received representatives of the association VISUAL TEAF. The TEAF is the acronym for "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder". VISUAL TEAF is a non-profit association formed by families affected by the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (TEAF).

Princess Stephanie gave an interview to the magazine Point de Vue

Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg gave an interview to the French magazine Point de Vue as President of the Board of Directors of the Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art. The interview was done for February 2020 issue of the magazine. These pictures were made by Julio Piatti for the magazine Point de Vue.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde held a dinner for young farmers

On February 20, 2020, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde held a dinner at Laeken Castle for young farmers active in traditional and organic farming. On the occasion of the dinner, the King and Queen listened to young farmers telling their problems and concerns, and also received information about their new projects.

Queen Silvia received Zoleka Mandela at the Royal Palace

Queen Silvia of Sweden received Child Health Initiative Global Ambassador Zoleka Mandela at the royal palace to discuss the impact of road traffic injuries on young people and to receive information about his work on road safety. Zoleka Mandela visits Sweden on the occasion of the third global ministerial conference on road safety.

Queen Mathilde attended an event of Antwerp Management School

On February 20, 2020, Queen Mathilde attended an event of Antwerp Management School (AMS), which brought together business and economics students from management schools and universities in Flanders. During the event, the Queen gave a speech and afterwards, attended a meeting with students, teachers and representatives from the private sector. (Queen Mathilde's new outfit is from the fashion house Natan.)

A new photo of Princess Leonore released on her 6th birthday

Swedish Princess Leonore, Duchess of Gotland celebrates her 6th birthday today. Princess Madeleine released a new photo of her daughter Leonore on social media to mark that birthday. Happy birthday to you, Princess Leonore!

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall presented The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education

On February 20, 2020, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall presented The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education for 2018-2020 in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London. Presented every two years, the Queen’s anniversary prizes are the highest national honour awarded to UK colleges and universities. Since the creation of QAPrizes in 1993, a total of 275 Prizes have been awarded to 82 universities and 49 further education colleges.

Queen Mathilde visited a Horticultural School in Melle

On February 19, 2020, Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited a Horticultural School (Tuinbouwschool) in Melle. The visit was made on the occasion of the Flemish Week against bullying. During the visit, the Queen received information about the specific methodologies developed by the school in preventing and combating bullying. Subsequently, the Queen had a conversation with the students of the first grade. The students talked about their experiences concerning bullying during the conversation.

The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Granville Community Centre

The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Granville Youth & Community Centre in Kilburn to celebrate Brent’s status as the 2020 London Borough of Culture. During the visit the Duchess met with community groups who use the centre and view a cultural performance. The Duchess later visits the recently renovated the Kiln Theatre and met cast and crew of ‘Pass Over’, the first play to be performed in the new layout.

Queen Elizabeth opened the new Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital

On February 19, Queen Elizabeth opened the new premises of the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital. The specialist building brings the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital and the Eastman Dental Hospital together under one roof. The Queen met some of the nurses and staff who care for the patients at the hospital.