Denmark’s Newest Princess Leaves Hospital

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark presented their beautiful newborn for a brief photocall as they left the Rigshospitalet this morning. The names of the little princess will not be revealed until her christening.Photos: Joachim Adrian/Polfoto, Jesper Sunesen/BilledBladet

Catherine Middleton Receives Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring

Queen Elizabeth II is probably pleased with Prince William’s sign of frugalness. The ring belonged to his late mother Diana. According to William’s perspective, he wanted Catherine to have something that was very special to him. The sapphire and diamond ring first made its appearance at the engagement photocall of Lady Diana Spencer and the Prince of Wales on Tuesday, February 24, 1981 at 3:00 pm on the grounds of Buckingham Palace. The deep blue oval sapphire is surrounded by fourteen diamonds and mounted on platinum. The ring was designed by the crown jewelers Garrard which was priced in their catalog at £28,500.

With the reappearance of Diana’s engagement ring, it could hopefully signal that other pieces such as the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara, Queen Mary’s Art Deco emerald bracelet and the Sultan of Oman’s sapphires might be worn by the future princess Catherine Middleton.

Photo: Reuters

Prince William Holds Engagement Photocall at St. James Palace

Prince William and Catherine Middleton made their first photocall appearance at St. James Palace after the engagement announcement this morning from Clarence House. The couple fielded some questions from reporters whilst dealing with the blinding flashes of many cameras.


Below is The Royal Channel’s YouTube video of Prince William’s engagement photocall at St. James Palace.

Photo: Reuters

Felipe and Letizia Relax in Palma de Mallorca

Despite a recent car bombing in Mallorca, the Spanish Royal Family has refused to change their summer holiday plans.

Prince Felipe sailed in the Copa del Rey Audi Mapfre this week aboard the CAM. Before the start of the regatta, he and his wife Letizia led a minute of silence in memory of the two officers slain in the attack. The royal couple attended the funeral last Friday.

Whilst taking a break from sailing, the Prince of Asturias and his family obliged photographers as they strolled through the historic center of Palma today. The little princesses Leonor and Sofía were dressed in bright pink dresses with white sandals whilst their mother was dressed in a multi-colored shift. Known for her minimalist dress style, the Princess of Asturias was recognized in the 2009 Vanity Fair International Best Dress List alongside Sheikha Mozah of Qatar.

The Copa del Rey Audi Mapfre regatta ends on Saturday.

Photo: REUTERS

Summer Photocall Featuring The Prince of Orange and Family

The Prince of Orange, Princess Máxima and their three daughters posed for photographs at Landgoed De Horsten today. Princess Catharina-Amalia will be turning five on December 7th. Princess Alexia celebrated her third birthday on June 26th and Princess Ariane passed her one year mark on April 10th.Photos: Lex van Lieshout, REUTERS

Prince Philippe Will Declare Eléonore’s Birth on Monday

On April 21st, Prince Philippe will go to city hall in Anderlecht to declare Eléonore’s birth. Later that afternoon, Princess Mathilde, accompanied by Prince Philippe, will depart Erasme hospital with Princess Eléonore. The little princess has already met her older siblings and slept her way through her first photo session.

Photos: REUTERS, Associated Press and the Belgian Monarchy

Willem-Alexander and Máxima Spend Christmas in Argentina

The Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands along with their three daughters, Catharina-Amalia (4), Alexia (2) and Ariane (8 mos.), are spending the Christmas holiday in Argentina. Today, Willem-Alexander and Máxima permitted a photocall on the grounds of the Dutch Embassy in Buenos Aires.
The little princesses were amiable despite the numerous cameras trained upon them. Amalia and Alexia played ball and watered some flowers in a large urn. As Amalia moistened the flowers, Alexia decided it was much more fun watering the ground by her feet. Before the holiday, Princess Amalia begin her classes in group one at the Openbare Bloemcampschool in Wassenaar on December 10th.

Photos: Royal Images and ANP