It will be updated throughout the day with more details of the baby boy who was born on March 2nd at 8.28pm at the Karolinska Hospital in Solna, weighing 8 pounds and measuring 22 inches.
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Thursday, 3 March 2016
Victoria's second baby
As Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden welcomes a second baby, a son, there's lots of news to keep up with so there is a special page about the wait for and arrival of Europe's newest prince here.
It will be updated throughout the day with more details of the baby boy who was born on March 2nd at 8.28pm at the Karolinska Hospital in Solna, weighing 8 pounds and measuring 22 inches.
It will be updated throughout the day with more details of the baby boy who was born on March 2nd at 8.28pm at the Karolinska Hospital in Solna, weighing 8 pounds and measuring 22 inches.
Royal Baby Sweden: it's a boy!
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has given birth to a son. The baby boy was born at the Karolinska Hospital in Solna on the evening of March 2nd at 8.28pm. He weighed 8 pounds and measured 22 inches at birth.
The prince, whose name hasn't been announced yet, is third in line to the throne of Sweden behind his mother and big sister, Princess Estelle, who turned four a week ago.
And there is a special page about the new prince of Sweden here.
Now we are four - Victoria, Daniel and Estelle have welcomed a baby boy to their family
And there is a special page about the new prince of Sweden here.
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
Mathilde's Medical Mission
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has paid a visit to a military hospital named in honour of one of her best known, and best loved, predecessors as queen consort. She spent several hours at the Queen Astrid Military Hospital which not only cares for service personnel but provides specialist treatment and support to people who need important services.
But the Queen Astrid Hospital also opens its doors to non military as well to offer treatment in a well known burns unit as well as looking after those who need hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It also provides assistance at times of national emergency.
Mathilde met some of those being looked after by the hospital right now including a young patient who presented her with a painting. She chatted to staff and personnel and was given a tour of some of its high tech equipment.
In 2013, Mathilde's parents in law visited the hospital. King Albert II, son of Queen Astrid, also took part in a working meeting during his time there and both he and Queen Paola met some of the hospital's patients. And now Mathilde has made sure that a third generation of Belgian queens is represented at the hospital as she spent time learning about its wide range of work.
Queen Mathilde during her visit to the Queen Astrid Military Hospital on March 1st 2016
Mathilde was given a tour of the hospital which, in the first instance, provides medical support to Belgian military operations on the ground and also looks after military personnel back home as well as assessing the fitness of groups including pilots and divers.
But the Queen Astrid Hospital also opens its doors to non military as well to offer treatment in a well known burns unit as well as looking after those who need hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It also provides assistance at times of national emergency.
Mathilde met some of those being looked after by the hospital right now including a young patient who presented her with a painting. She chatted to staff and personnel and was given a tour of some of its high tech equipment.
In 2013, Mathilde's parents in law visited the hospital. King Albert II, son of Queen Astrid, also took part in a working meeting during his time there and both he and Queen Paola met some of the hospital's patients. And now Mathilde has made sure that a third generation of Belgian queens is represented at the hospital as she spent time learning about its wide range of work.
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
Princess Alexia leaves hospital
Princess Alexia has left hospital, three days after undergoing an operation for a broken leg. The princess, who is ten, suffered an accident while on a family ski-ing holiday in Lech and was flown to hospital on Saturday where she underwent surgery. Late this afternoon, the Dutch Royal Household announced that Alexia had left hospital and would continue her recuperation with her family.
Princess Alexia, second in line to the throne of the Netherlands, broke her right leg in the accident and today's statement said that she will have to use crutches for several weeks as her recovery continues. It said she left the hospital with her parents on Tuesday afternoon.
Princess Alexia of the Netherlands has been discharged from hospital
Princess Alexia, second in line to the throne of the Netherlands, broke her right leg in the accident and today's statement said that she will have to use crutches for several weeks as her recovery continues. It said she left the hospital with her parents on Tuesday afternoon.
Alexia was on holiday in Lech with her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, and her sisters, twelve year old Princess Amalia and eight year old Princess Ariane, when the accident happened. Willem-Alexander's mother, Princess Beatrix, was also on the holiday as was his brother, Prince Constantijn, his wife, Princess Laurentien and their three children.
9 royal birthdays in March
This list is nine for a reason. We know that by the end of March there will be a new royal name to add to the list below as Sweden's royals get ready to welcome a new member. Crown Princess Victoria's baby is due in March (and you can have fun with the boy or girl poll on the home page) which means the third in line to Sweden's throne will be added to this collection of birthdays before the month is done.
The baby prince or princess will bring us up to ten but in the meantime, here are nine royal birthdays that will be celebrated this month. Get ready with the cake.
Margarita Maria de la Victoria Esperanza Jacoba Felicidad Perpetua y Todos los Santos, Infanta of Spain was born on March 6th 1939 in Rome. She is the third child and second daughter of Juan, Count of Barcelona and his wife, Maria de las Mercedes and the younger sister of King Juan Carlos I of Spain. She married Carlos Zurita y Delgado in 1972 when she gave up her succession rights.
Edward Antony Richard Louis, Earl of Wessex was born on March 10th 1964 at Buckingham Palace, London. He is the third son and youngest child of Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. He is ninth in line of succession to the throne. He and his wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, have two children.
Gabriel Michael Louis Ronny of Nassau was born on March 12th 2006 in Geneva. He is the elder son of son of Prince Louis and Princess Tessy of Luxembourg. Prince Gabriel is the first grandchild of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg. His father gave up his succession rights and those of his descendants on his marriage.
Claus-Casimir Bernhard Marius Max, Count of Orange-Nassau was born on March 21st 2004 at Bronovo Hospital in The Hague. He is the second child and only son of Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands and his wife, Princess Laurentien. Claus-Casimir, who is sixth in line to the Dutch throne, is the only grandson of Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands.
Eugenie Victoria Helena of York was born on March 23rd 1990 at the Portland Hospital, London. She is the second child of the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York and is now eighth in line to the throne.
Emma Luana Ninette Sophie, Countess of Orange-Nassau was born on March 25th 2005. She is the eldest child of the late Prince Johan Friso of the Netherlands and his wife, Princess Mabel. Her father gave up his rights to the throne and those of all his descendants at the time of his marriage. Luana is the granddaughter of Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands.
Photo of Maria Teresa of Luxembourg: By Denis Probst - Own work, archive Denis Probst, CC BY-SA 3.0 lu, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30433474
The third in line to the throne of Sweden will be born in March 2016
Infanta Margarita of Spain, Duchess of Soria will be 77 on March 6th 2016
Margarita Maria de la Victoria Esperanza Jacoba Felicidad Perpetua y Todos los Santos, Infanta of Spain was born on March 6th 1939 in Rome. She is the third child and second daughter of Juan, Count of Barcelona and his wife, Maria de las Mercedes and the younger sister of King Juan Carlos I of Spain. She married Carlos Zurita y Delgado in 1972 when she gave up her succession rights.
The Earl of Wessex will be 52 on March 10th 2016
Edward Antony Richard Louis, Earl of Wessex was born on March 10th 1964 at Buckingham Palace, London. He is the third son and youngest child of Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. He is ninth in line of succession to the throne. He and his wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, have two children.
Prince Gabriel of Nassau will be 10 on March 12th 2016
Gabriel Michael Louis Ronny of Nassau was born on March 12th 2006 in Geneva. He is the elder son of son of Prince Louis and Princess Tessy of Luxembourg. Prince Gabriel is the first grandchild of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg. His father gave up his succession rights and those of his descendants on his marriage.
Prince Albert II of Monaco will be 58 on March 14th 2016
Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre, Prince of Monaco was born on March 14th 1958 at the Prince's Palace, Monte Carlo. He was the second child and only son of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. He became sovereign of Monaco on April 6th 2005 on the death of Prince Rainier and married Charlene Wittstock in July 2011. Their twins, Gabriella and Jacques, were born in December 2014.
Count Claus-Casimir of Orange-Nassau will be 12 on March 21st 2016
Claus-Casimir Bernhard Marius Max, Count of Orange-Nassau was born on March 21st 2004 at Bronovo Hospital in The Hague. He is the second child and only son of Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands and his wife, Princess Laurentien. Claus-Casimir, who is sixth in line to the Dutch throne, is the only grandson of Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands.
The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg will be 60 on March 22nd 2016
Maria Teresa Mestre y Batista was born on March 22nd 1956 in Havana, Cuba, the daughter of Jose Mestre and Maria Teresa Batista. She married Henri, then Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg on February 14th 1981 and they have five children. Henri and Maria Teresa became Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg in 2000.
Princess Eugenie of York will be 26 on March 23rd 2016
Eugenie Victoria Helena of York was born on March 23rd 1990 at the Portland Hospital, London. She is the second child of the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York and is now eighth in line to the throne.
Countess Luana of Orange-Nassau will be 11 on March 25th 2016
Emma Luana Ninette Sophie, Countess of Orange-Nassau was born on March 25th 2005. She is the eldest child of the late Prince Johan Friso of the Netherlands and his wife, Princess Mabel. Her father gave up his rights to the throne and those of all his descendants at the time of his marriage. Luana is the granddaughter of Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands.
Isla Phillips will be 4 on March 29th 2016
Isla Elizabeth Phillips was born on March 29th 2012, the second daughter of Peter Phillips and his wife, Autumn. She is the second great grandchild of Elizabeth II and is currently 15th in the line of succession. Right now she is the youngest person on this list of March birthdays but all that will change in 2016. Get ready for a new name to join the club of March royal birthdays.
Photo of Maria Teresa of Luxembourg: By Denis Probst - Own work, archive Denis Probst, CC BY-SA 3.0 lu, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30433474
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