Current Count of Official Engagements in 2026: Charles Solo - 86 Camilla Solo - 33 Joint - 13 gertsroyals.com/2025/12/06/k...

Princess Désirée of Sweden, King Carl XVI Gustaf’s sister, died today in her home in Västergötland, Sweden. She was 87 years old. Details of the Funeral to be announced. gertsroyals.com/2026/01/21/p...

Queen Sofia of Spain has canceled all of her upcoming engagements due to her sister, Princess Irene (age 83)’s deteriorating health. The palace has not disclosed Irene’s specific health issues, but she has been ill for a few years. Irene never married or had children.

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden will celebrate their Golden (50th) Wedding Anniversary on June 19th. Public celebrations will be held on June 13th, with a number of events including a Te Deum Service. gertsroyals.com/2026/01/10/k...

King Carl Gustaf of Sweden celebrates his 80th Birthday on April 30th. The celebrations include a Te Seum service and a gala banquet. gertsroyals.com/2026/01/08/k...

Philippe Junot has died at age 85. He was Princess Caroline of Hannover (& Monaco)’s first husband. They divorced after just two years, and had no children. The marriage was later annulled by Catholic Church. www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/8769...

New Engagement: Thursday, Jan 15th Prince William will visit a family farm in Herefordshire to highlight the importance of mental health support across the farming community. He attends in support of his patronage, We Are Farming Minds. gertsroyals.com/2025/11/16/p...

Duchess Sophie writes article for Telegraph: “World is ignoring Sudan war” following her visit to the country last year. Sophie visited as part of her work related to the UN initiate, the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family...

The heads of government from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain UK and Denmark released a joint statement on the sovereignty of Greenland. The statement comes after US President Trumps comments about taking over Greenland.

CC Monday, January 5th: Dr Nathan Ross was received by The King this evening at Clarence House upon relinquishing his appointment as Assistant Private Secretary to His Majesty when The King invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.

Tomorrow is Pascua Militar (Military Easter) in Spain. This is an annual military ceremony held on January 6th. There are ceremonies throughout Spain, but the main event is at the Palace. King Felipe, Queen Letizia & Princess Leonor will attend. gertsroyals.com/2025/10/11/p...

King Frederik & Queen Mary hosted 3 New Year's Receptions today: 1st: Supreme Court judges, the Royal Life Guards and the Officer Corps of the Guard Hussar Regiment. 2nd: Mayors and regional council chairmen 3rd: Members of the Diplomatic Corp gertsroyals.com/2025/10/11/d...

King Frederik of Denmark has honored 4 staff members with the Order of the Dannebrog: Commander, 1st Class: Colonel Jens Ole Rossen-Jørgensen, Chief of The King’s Military Household 1/3

Tonight, Denmark holds their annual New Years Gala. Guests: Denmark government officials, representatives of official Denmark and the Royal Court. Dress code: Black Tie & Tiaras with Honours gertsroyals.com/2025/12/24/d...

A look ahead at January 👀 gertsroyals.com/happening-no...

King Frederik of Denmark has given his New Years Eve Address. You can find the Danish Text and official English translation from the palace here. gertsroyals.com/2025/11/27/k...

Total Official Engagements in 2025: Charles Solo – 390 Camilla Solo – 110 Joint – 98 Charles Solo + Joint  – 488 Camilla Solo + Joint – 208 gertsroyals.com/2025/12/19/k...

Count of Official Engagements in 2025: William Solo – 137 Kate Solo – 29 Joint – 46 William Solo + Joint = 183 Total Kate Solo + Joint = 75 Total gertsroyals.com/2025/12/29/p...

Time for our big announcement: GertsRoyals.com is now Live! New site, same great content!

You can find all the European Monarchs' Christmas Speeches with English Translations here. gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2000/01/chri...

King Charles of UK filmed his annual Christmas message in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey. This is the 2nd year in a row, filmed his speech outside a royal residence. 📷 @aaronchown.bsky.social www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/t...

We have three speeches by European Monarchs tomorrow (Christmas Eve, Dec 24th). Belgium (1 PM) Luxembourg (7 PM) Spain (9 PM) (All times Local, GMT+1) gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2000/01/chri...

King Charles of UK filmed his annual Christmas message in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey. This is the 2nd year in a row, filmed his speech outside a royal residence. 📷 @aaronchown.bsky.social www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/t...

The Netherlands Royals release their Christmas Card. The photo is from July when Princess Catharina-Amalia graduated from the University of Amsterdam.

We have three speeches by European Monarchs tomorrow (Christmas Eve, Dec 24th). Belgium (1 PM) Luxembourg (7 PM) Spain (9 PM) (All times Local, GMT+1) gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2000/01/chri...

We will be doing a summary chat again this year for the six Christmas Speeches by European Monarchs. What topics do you think will be discussed? gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2025/12/2024...

Christmas Photo for Norway Monarchy. Photo: Ola Vatn, kongehuset

Less than 6 Days until @gertsroyals.bsky.social big announcement! gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2025/11/anno...

Official Engagements so far in 2025: Charles Solo - 390 Camilla Solo - 110 Joint - 99 gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2024/12/king...

Date and times for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day speeches. gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2000/01/chri...

Queen Silvia of Sweden accepts the palace’s Christmas tree from the Institute of Forestry at the Swedish University of Agricultural Science. She was joined by her 9 grandchildren. www.kungahuset.se/arkiv/nyhete...

A condolence message from King Carl Gustaf of Sweden following Australia Terror Attack.

The 2025 Året Med Kingafamiljen (Year in the Swedish Royal Family) documentary will air Sunday December 21st on STV. gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2022/12/aret...

Message for condolence from King Frederik & Queen Mary of Denmark following terror attack in Australia. (Queen Mary was born in Australia).

Message of condolence from King Harald of Norway following terror attack in Australia

Message of Condolence from King Charles of UK following terror attack in Australia.

Belgium palace has announced, Princess Astrid (age 63) will no longer lead Belgium’s foreign economic missions. (In this role, Astrid acted as a special envoy for Belgian trade and investment abroad). Astrid is stepping down from role due to health reasons. www.belganewsagency.eu/princess-ast...

The Swedish Royals at the King’s Banquet at the palace last night for the Nobel Laureates. 📸: Clément Morin/Nobel Prize Outreach

Clue 4: Ever thought, GertsRoyals.blogspot.com is great... But hard to navigate and find information? We feel that way sometimes, as well... And that is part of why we are making a big change on December 27th. gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2025/11/anno...

Our family's holiday plans have changed, so we have adjusted the date of Gert's Royals big announcement to December 29th. gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2025/11/anno...

Tower of London partially shut for police investigation after protesters ‘throw crumble & custard’ at the Crown Jewels display case. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...

28 members of the extended royal family attended the Together at Christmas Carol Concert last night at Westminister abbey. This is tied with 2023 for the highest attendance. gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2023/10/toge...

The UK Public Accounts Committee @houseofcommons.parliament.uk has published Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s un-redacted lease of the Royal Lodge. And announce a new inquiry into The Crown Estate. committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...

King Charles has formally stripped Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his Order of Garter and Royal Victorian Order. The following announcement was published today in the @thegazetteuk.bsky.social

CC Monday Dec 1st: The Prince of Wales this morning visited KLA Corporation UK Limited, Celtic Way, Celtic Lakes, Newport, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent (Brigadier Robert Aitken). 1/2

CC Monday Dec 1st: The King this afternoon received Heads of Multilateral Development Banks and Private Sector Chief Executive Officers at St James’s Palace who have been convened by the Sustainable Markets Initiative.

The last few times a member of the Order of the Garter was stripped of their honour was because they had taken up arms against the UK; Wilhelm II and Franz Joseph I in WWI, and Victor Emmanuel III and Hirohito in WWII (later restored as part of a UK State Visit). Esteemed company for Andy.

King Charles has formally stripped Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his Order of Garter and Royal Victorian Order. The following announcement was published today in the @thegazetteuk.bsky.social

A look ahead of December! 👀 gertsroyals.blogspot.com/p/royal-q-fr...

A look ahead of December! 👀 gertsroyals.blogspot.com/p/royal-q-fr...