It’s a bumper month of royal events this June. In one short
month, we get non stop glitz for a golden wedding anniversary, a
look back at another famous royal marriage and a hugely important
visit. And that’s just for starters. Take a breath and try to keep
up.
Sweden
June is always a busy time for Sweden’s royals as the country
marks its National Day on June 6. King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia
and Crown Princess Victoria will be at the heart of celebrations as
always. Traditional events see the castle doors opened up to
visitors at the start of the day’s festivities with Victoria and
her husband, Daniel, in charge of proceedings this year. Royal
visits across the country will follow and the day wraps up with a
reception at the Royal Palace.
Expect plenty of yellow and
blue as Sweden’s royals, including Princess Estelle and Prince
Oscar, mark the country’s national day
(Sara Friberg/The Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts The Royal
Court)
But this year, that’s just for starters. Having partied out of
April to mark King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 80th birthday, Sweden’s royals
are celebrating again in mid June for a very important wedding
anniversary. This June 19 will mark 50 years since Carl Gustaf
married Silvia Sommerlath, who became a queen on her wedding day. A
string of events are planned across several days, culminating in a
glittering dinner at the Royal Palace in Stockholm on the
anniversary itself.
Queen Silvia rocks her
biggest tiara and she might well bring out the Braganza again for
her 50th wedding anniversary
(Photo: Elisabeth Toll/Kungl. Hovstaterna)
And that’s not all. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel
celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary on the same day. On June
13, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia mark 11 years as man and
wife while Princess Madeleine’s 13th wedding anniversary with Chris
O’Neill falls on June 8th. That’s two days before Madeleine turns
44 and a whole week before their son, Prince Nicolas, is 11.
Spain
Spain’s royals will also be front and centre in June. The month
starts with a visit from that other uber glamourous royal couple,
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, who will be in Madrid to mark
the 150th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Spain and Monaco.
No one really cares, they just want to see the fashion face off
between two of the continent’s most style conscious consorts.
Princess Leonor on military
training has been a huge popularity boost for Spain’s royals (©
Casa de S.M. el Rey)
Just days later, King Felipe and Queen Letizia will welcome Pope
Leo XIV to Spain as he begins a six day visit to the country. It
will be the highest profile visit of his Pontificate so far.
Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia will also help host the Pope as
he visits Madrid and Barcelona.
Monaco
Monaco holds the glam card this June as it celebrates one of the
ultimate 20th century princesses. On June 8th, a special exhibition
marking the 70th anniversary of the marriage of Grace Kelly opens
in the Principality she made her own. Prince Rainier III also
features in this brand new display all about Grace and the day she
became Princess of Monaco.
Monaco will stop to remember
Rainer III and Grace, seventy years on from their iconic royal
wedding
(Screen grab/ fair use)
At the start of the month, Rainier and Grace’s son, Prince
Albert, helps host the F1 at Monte Carlo while June also brings the
uber stylish Monte Carlo Television Festival to the sunshine
royals.
Denmark
King Frederik and Queen Mary start June with their traditional
summer cruise. The four day excursion will take them to different
parts of Denmark on the royal yacht. The couple are enjoying a
surge of popularity and big crowds are expected on their packed
itinerary.
In Denmark, everyone loves
Mary right now. Also, sometimes, Frederik but mostly Mary. June
will be no different
(Kongehuset ©️)
All eyes will also be on Queen Margrethe who has several
engagements lined up in June after a bout of ill health in May. The
former monarch was taken to hospital twice in May and needed
treatment for heart problems and a blood clot. She is now resting
at home and hopes to make her appearances in June.
Norway
Norway’s royals will be hoping for a quiet June as they cope
with a number of major issues. Crown Princess Mette-Marit is now
very unwell with pulmonary fibrosis and her husband, Crown Prince
Haakon, is cutting short a visit to Japan at the start of June to
be with her. Their daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, is also
making her way back from Australia where she is studying to be with
her mother.
Norway’s royals are having a
tough time and wil hope for sunnier days in June
(Photo: Ola Vatn / Det kongelige hoff)
Queen Sonja is hoping to return to duties after ill health. The
88 year old was in hospital at the end of May with heart problems.
The only surviving sister of King Harald, Princess Astrid, is also
recovering after being unwell. The 94 year old still carries out
royal duties when well enough.