Sweden: Wedding of Prince Carl Philip and Ms Sophia

Stockholm served as witness today to the wedding of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Ms Sofia Heldqwist, who is now HRH Princess Sofia of Sweden.

The Aftonbaldet link below has several videos of the wedding proceedings:

http://tv.aftonbladet.se/abtv/articles/81317


The Royal Court's links:

http://www.kungahuset.se/royalcourt/specialevents/specialevents/theprincewedding/theprincecouple.4.36257d1d14c9d87d3cd69bb.html


http://www.kungahuset.se/royalcourt/royalfamily/latestnews/latestnews/theweddingcelebrationsbegin.5.751c664a14d8a76c8331cce.html

UK: Trooping the Colour

HM The Queen's official birthday celebration took place today in London. Known as "Trooping the Colour," the ceremony always ends with the bulk of the royal family waving to the crowds gathered below the balcony at Buckingham Palace.

To everyone's delight, this was Prince George of Cambridge's first appearance on the balcony and the crowd responded to his wave with clear joy!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/13/kate-middleton-prince-george-trooping-the-colour_n_7572614.html

Four generations of English royals, from the left: The Prince of Wales, Prince George of Cambridge on the arms of his father the Duke of Cambridge and HM The Queen.

Saxony: The Margrave of Meißen Received by the Pope

Here are two more reports on the audience granted by His Holiness Pope Francis to HRH The Margrave of Meißen, who was accompanied by several members of his family!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58daGxz-DL0&index=10&list=PLyk0j1wI__5k0bzoZ6WHi7f7DBMOSpjLY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLUaTdQdB_Q&feature=youtu.be

New Book: "I Did It My Way," Memoirs of HH Prince Andreas of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha

I have been hard at work on various projects, books and magazines, that we expect to publish in the second half of 2015.

Presently, I an cooperating with HH Prince Andreas of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha on his memoirs, which will be launched at our yearly ROYAL GATHERINGS in The Hague Conference on November 7-8, 2015!

This event will be followed by an official book presentation in Coburg!

Spain: The Deed is Done – No More Dukes of Palma de Mallorca!

It is official!

HM King don Felipe VI of Spain has stripped his sister the Infanta doña Cristina of the title of Duchess of Palma de Mallorca, which was granted to her at the time of her marriage (1997) to Iñaki Urdangarín. The wedding was celebrated with incredible pomp and circumstance in Barcelona, a city that has always had an important place in the beleaguered Infanta's heart!

This situation, which I am sure is extremely difficult for all involved, was brought about by the legal problems faced by Mr Urdangarín, who is accused of "exploiting his royal connections to win contracts and embezzle millions in public funds along with a former business partner." Doña Cristina, who was a member of the board of directors of the NOOS Foundation, is being accused of "two counts of being an accomplice to tax fraud."

On the one hand one must accept that all are equal under the law and the King cannot possibly cover for his brother-in-law's missteps. Doing so would be extremely detrimental to the image and integrity of the Crown for the institution above all must survive.

One hopes that these charges will eventually be proven false, although matters do  not seem to be going that way, which is terribly sad for the Infanta, her husband and their children. Surely, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía must be equally upset and concerned by the entire fiasco!

http://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2015061225759/king-felipe-revokes-infanta-cristina-title/

King Felipe Vi and his sister Infanta Cristina.

Spain: King Felipe VI Revokes Sister's Ducal Title

Newspaper in Spain are announcing the news that apparently came from Zarzuela Palace – HRH the Infanta doña Cristina can no longer use the title of "Duchess of Palma de Mallorca." This also prevents her husband Iñaki Urdangarín from using the courtesy title of "Duke of Palma de Mallorca."

This is yet another low point for the couple, whose financial affairs have raised much criticism in Spain and landed them in court accused of abuse of power, influence peddling and misappropriation of funds.

This is serious business that can end by sending both Iñaki and Cristina to jail ... I find the entire mess simply heartbreaking and wish that the judicial process cleans their names. I cannot possibly imagine why someone in their position would do such a thing...

http://www.eldiario.es/politica/infanta-Cristina-duquesa-Palma-Mallorca_0_397561494.html

Sweden: A New Princess

Town and Country has done an interesting spread about Sofia Hellqwist, soon-wife-to-be of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden...

http://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/news/g1342/17-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-future-princess-of-sweden/

Hannover: Two Deaths in Quick Succession

It is with sadness that the Royal Family of Hannover announced the deaths the dynasty's two oldest members.

On June 1 HRH Princess Alexandra of Hannover (née Ysenburg-Büdingen) passed away. She was the widow of Prince Welf Heinrich of Hannover, an uncle of the current Head of House, Prince Ernst August.

She was born in Frankfurt in 1937, the only daughter of Fürst Otto zu Ysenburg-Büdingen (1904-1990) and of his wife Princess Felizitas Reuß (1914-1989). Alexandra had four brothers, all married with descendants.

Princess Alexandra and Prince Welf-Heinrich were childless.

Princess Alexandra and Prince Welf-Heinrich on their wedding day.

Then, three days later HRH Princess Monika of Hannover (née Solms-Laubach), stepmother of the current Head of House, Prince Ernst August, passed away.

Princess Monika, second wife of Prince Ernst August's father, also another Ernst August (1914-1987), was childless as well. She was born in Laubach in 1929 and married in 1981.

Princess Monika's parents were Count Georg Friedrich zu Solms-Laubach and his wife Princess Johanna of Solms-Hohensolms-Lich. She was the fourth of the couple's seven children, who included: Irene, wife of Fürst Siegfried of Castell-Rüdenhausen; and Otto, who married Princess Madeleine of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg (a sister-in-law of Princess Benedikte of Denmark). One of Princess Monika's brothers, Karl, was killed in action in early 1945.

UK: Photos of George and Charlotte of Cambridge Released!

Adorable pictures of Prince George and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge were released by Kensington Palace.

The images were taken by the proud mother, the Duchess of Cambridge.

EUROHISTORY: Issue CV (June 2015) in Preparation!

Today we received confirmation from our printer that finished copies of Issue CIV (April 2015) will be dispatched to our office in 2-3 weeks!

We will begin mailing those copies on the same day that they are delivered!

Meanwhile, we have started preparing Issue CV (June 2015) so we can send it to print in Mid-June and have the printer send it to us by Mid-July!


Inside Issue CV subscribers will read articles on:

1. Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, by Coryne Hall

2. Frederica of Hanover (Part 2), by Marlene Eilers Koenig

3. Who Is in the Photograph: A Gathering of Hessian Cousins, by Ilana D. Miller

4. Princess Catherine Radziwill, by Greg King and Janet Ashton

5. Royal News

6. Book Reviews


Pending space, we may be able to include other articles from among the many we have awaiting publication!

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