The Royal Fanzine

She was born Tessy Antony on 28 October 1985. She attended a technical high school in Pétange, Luxembourg, prior to following her brother's footsteps and joining the army. With her career in the Luxembourg Army, she has participated in missions in Yugoslavia and Kosovo. During her mission in Yugoslavia, she met Prince Louis, who was there visiting the Luxembourg troops. She and Prince Louis were married on 29 September 2006. Upon their marriage, the prince gave up his succession rights and those of their son Gabriel, and any of the couple's future children, although Prince Louis retains his title of Prince of Luxembourg and the style of Royal Highness while his and Antony's sons were initially given the surname de Nassau with no titles. Together, they have two sons: HRH Prince Gabriel de Nassu HRH Prince Noah de Nassu Princess Tessy and her sons were granted the title Prince/ss of Luxembourg during the 2009 National day celebrations. Prior to this, they ...

Sophie, Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein  was born 28 October 1967, the eldest of 5 daughters of Prince Max, Duke in Bavaria, and Swedish Countess Elisabeth Dougla. She grew up in Wildbad Kreuth, Germany in Schloss Romgberg.  She attended Girls' Home Primary School of the English Lady in Heiligenstadt, before moving on the the Girls' Secondard Boarding School Hohenburg in Lenggeries. After completing her primary education, she studied  English language and literature at the Catholic University in Eichstätt. She married Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein in 19993. Together, they have four children: Prince Joesph Wenzel Maximilian Maria of Liechtenstein (1995) Princess Marie- Caroline Elisabeth Immaculata of Lietenstein (1996) Prince Georg Antonius Constantin Maria of Lietenstein (1999) Prince Nikolaus Sebastian Alexander Maria of Liechtenstein (2000)

Belgium -King Albert II, Queen Paola, Prince Philippe, Princess Mathilde, Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, Prince Laurent & Princess Claire  attended a concert in, collaboration with the Festival de Wallonie and the Festival van Vlaanderen on Wednesday { Photos }. -Prince Philippe & Prince Mathilde visited the Maison Intergénérationnelle d'Outremeuse on Wednesday { Photos }. -Prince Philippe  attended the 2012 Essenscia Innovation Award ceremony on Wednesday { Photos }. -Princess Mathilde  attended the 23rd Edition of the International Design Biennale on Tuesday { Source } - Princess Elisabeth  celebrated her 11th birthday on Thursday. Denmark -Queen Margarethe II  participated inthe unveiling of the sculptures  3 Løver og 9 Hjerter (3 Lions and 9 Hearts) at Marselisborg Slotspark on Frdiay { Source } -Queen Margarethe II, Henrik, Prince Consort; Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim, Princess Ma...

Princess Élisabeth Thérèse Marie Hélène of Belgium was born via C-section the eldest child of Prince Phillippe, Duke of Brabant and Princess Mathilde, Duchess of Brabant on 25 October 2001. She has two younger brothers and a younger sister- Prince Emmanuel , Prince Gabriel  & Princess Eléonore . She was baptized on 9 December 2001, her godparents are her cousin, Prince Amedeo of Belgium,and her mother's younger sister Countess Hélène d'Udekem d'Acoz. She is named for the following: Elisabeth is for her great-great-grandmother Elisabeth of Bavaria. Thérèse could be for her maternal great-great-grandmother Countess Teresa Sobanska. Marie is for the Virgin Mary as per tradition with Catholic Royalty. Hélène is for her maternal aunt and godmother Countess Hélène d'Udekem d'Acoz. Ten years prior to her birth, a succession law was passed allowing females equal rights to the throne as their male counterparts. This means that once her father takes the thr...

Princess Mako Naishinnōof Akishino  was born 23 October 1991, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. She is the eldest child of the Emperor and Emperess's second son.Princess Mako has one younger sister (Princess Kako) and a younger brother (Prince Hisahito). For her education, she has studied in Japan, Austria, and Ireland. She attended the prestigious Gakushuin School for her primary, junior high, and high school education. In August 2006, she visited Austria for two weeks on a school-sponsored homestay program. She has studied English at University College in Dublin since 2010. Princess Mako has been something of an internet idol since 2004, when images of her in sailor fuku appeared on television. An image repository was set up, and a video featuring fanart of Princess Mako (with background music by IOSYS) was uploaded onto the popular video-sharing website Nico Nico Douga, attracting over 340,000 views and 86,000 comments...

Day 1 (October 15) Upon their arrival, they were received by H.E. Mrs. Dalia Grybauskaite, President of the Republic of Lithuania, at the Presidential Palace in Vilnius{ Photos }{ Photos }{ Video }. Then The President of the Republic of Lituania and Prince Albert engaged in a discussion of various topics such as current issues such as the Euro crisis, the protection of the environment and renewable energy projects in Lithuania as well as their cooperation in the international bodies. In the evening, The Sovereign Prince of Monaco paid tribute to those who died for the inhtdependence of Lithuania, at the Antakalnis Cemetery, in the presence of the Lithuanian Defense Minister. Afterward, the Princely couple attended a state dinner at the Presidential Palace. Day 2 (October 16) Prince Albert met with the President of Parliament. Then the Princely Couple lunched with the Prime Minister of Lithuania. Day 3 (October 17) Upon their arrival, Prince Albert reviewed the Honor Guard w...

Day 1 (October 17) Upon her arrival in Bolivia, Queen Sofia met with Bolivian President, Mr. Juan Evo Morales, at Casa de Gobierno (Government House) { Photo }{ Photos }{ Source }. The Queen of Spain also visited the Museo Nacional de Arte de Bolivia { Source }. Day 2 (October 18) She met with Spanish aid workers { Source }, visited the public school, "España" in El Alto; visisted the ruins of the ancient city Tiwanaku { Source }, attended the official opening of the Cultural Center of Spain in La Paz { Photo }{ Photos } and took a trip to Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Day 3 (October 19) Queen Sofia met with the governor of Santa Cruz de la Sierra{ Photo }{ Photo }. She also visited the rehabilitation center of a Jesuit sanctuary and visited a school workshop. Day 4 (October 20) The Queen of Spain spent her day visiting an occupational training center for disabled youth, attened the opening of  a water treatment and sewage project that was funded by the ...

Austria - Archduke Carl Christian & Archduchess Marie-Astrid  attended the wedding ceremonies of Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke & Countess Stephanie de Lannoy on Friday and Saturday. See Here for a full recap. Belgium -King Albert, Queen Paola, Prince Philippe, Princess Mathilde, Prince Laurent, Princess Claire, Princess Astrid & Prince Lorenz   attended the wedding ceremonies of Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke & Countess Stephanie de Lannoy on Friday and Saturday. See Here for a full recap. Bulgaria - King Simeon & Queen Margarita     attended the wedding ceremonies of Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke & Countess Stephanie de Lannoy on Friday and Saturday. See Here for a full recap. Denmark - Queen Margarethe II, Henrik, Prince Consort, Crown Prince Fredrick & Crown Princess Mary     attended the wedding ceremonies of Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke ...

Day 1 (October 19) The Hereditary Grand Duke & Countess Stephanie de Lannoy spent the morning visiting and celebrating with local youth groups and people who share their birthdays before their afternoon civil wedding service. After the civil ceremony, the Hereditary Grand Duke and Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg did a walk about while walking back to the palace, greeting the public, especially the children. Reception prior to the service (Photos) Arrival at Town Hall for the Ceremony (Photos) Civil Wedding (Photos) Civil Wedding (Photos) Civil Wedding (VIDEO) Gala Dinner Post Civil Wedding (Photos) Gala Dinner (Video) Day 2 (October 20) Guest Arrivals (Photos) Bride's Arrival (Photos) Wedding (Video) Wedding (Video)

Princess Marie Caroline Elisabeth Immaculata of Liechtenstein, Countess of Rietberg  was born 17 October 1996 in Grabs, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, the only daughter of Aios, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein and Sophie, Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein. She has one older brother and two younger brothers. Her brothers are: Prince Joseph Wenzel Maximilian Maria of Liechtenstein,Count of Rietberg who is older and was born in London. Prince Georg Antonius Constantin Maria of Liechtenstein, Count of Rietberg  who is younger and was also born in Switzlerand.  Prince Nikolaus Sebastian Alexander Maria of Liechtenstein, Count of Rietberg, who is younger and was also born in Switzlerand.  Because Liechtenstein's monarchy operates on    agnatic primogeniture succession laws (i.e. inherited by the first-born male of the oldest family line, to the total exclusion of females), Princess Marie Car...

Well? Whatdaya think? The Religious ceremony guest list was released he other day, and here it is: CONFIRMED GUEST LIST:  Their Families Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg Grand Duchess Maria-Teresa of Luxembourg Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg Prince Felix of Luxembourg Prince Louis of Luxembourg Princess Tessy of Luxembourg Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg Prince Sebestian of Luxembourg Achduke Carl Christian of Austria Archduchess Marie-Astrid of Austria Prince Nicolas of Liechtenstein Princess Margaretha of Liechtenstein Prince Jean of Luxembourg Countess Diane de Nassu Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg Mr. Luis Mestre Mrs. Luis Mestre Mrs. Catalina Esteve Mr. Antoino Mestre Mrs. Helene Vestur Count Philippe de Lannoy (Father of the Bride) Count Jehan de Lannoy Count Christian de Lannoy Countess Luisa de Lannoy Mr. John Hamilton Miss Antonia Hamilton (possible bridesmaid, I believe she’s Stephanie’s niece?) C...

Andrea Knecht de Massy was born 16 October 2008 in Monaco, the eldest of four daughters of  Donatella Knecht de Massy and K. Sébastien Knecht de Massy . She is the paternal granddaughter of Christine-Alix de Massy and paternal great granddaughter of Princess Antoinette of Monaco, Barone de Massy. She has three  older sisters: Christine Knecht de Massy (2000) Alexia Knecht de Massy (2001) Vittoria Knecht de Massy (2007) Because her father, she and her sisters *technically* lost their place in succession with the death of Prince Rainier in 2005, she and her family are known to keep out of the main limelight. Other than the occasional all family appearance, she's kept away from the media's glare. Because of her age, she did not attend Prince Albert's 2011 wedding with her parents and three older sisters. She attends the private catholic school, L'Institut François d’Assise Nicolas Barré , along with her older sisters and second cousins once removed Princess Alexa...

Prince Christian Valdemar Henri John of Denmark, Count of Monpezat was born 15 October 2005, the eldest child of Crown Prince Fredrick & Crown Princess Mary , and the grandson of  Queen Margarethe II . He has three younger siblings, Princess Isabella , and fraternal twins Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent. His is second in line for the Danish throne after his father. His godparents were: Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden Prince Joachim of Denmark Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece Jane Stephens Jeppe Handwerk  Hamish Campbell He was named:  Christian is after his great-great-grandfather, Christian X of Denmark, continuing the Danish royal tradition of the heir apparent being named either Christian or Frederick. Valdemar is after Valdemar IV of Denmark. It is also a common royal name. The Prince's uncle Joachim has Waldemar as one of his names. The Prince's cou...

Belgium -King Albert II  visited Camp Lagland on Thursday { Photo }{ Video } -Princess Luisa Maria of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este  celebrated her 17th birthday on Thursday. Bhutan -King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck & Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck  celebrated their 1st wedding anniversary on Saturday. Bulgaria - Princess Rosario Nadal  attended a Collector’s Preview at PAD London on Tuesday { Source }. Denmark -Queen Margarethe II reviewed "... the new costumes for the upcoming Tivoli Christmas ballet..."  on Tuesday { Photo }. On Wednesday, she  held audiences with the Minister of Schleswig-Holstein and the Speaker of the British House of Commons and met with representatives from the Arthritis Society in "... connection with the presentation of the Queen Ingrid Research Prize..."{ Source }. On Friday, she held audiences with Ambassadors from Singapore, the Philippines, Norway, Malaysia, and Switzerland -Crown Pri...

Princess Luisa Maria Anna Martine Pilar of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este was born 11 October 1995, the second youngest child of Prince Lorenz, Archduke of Austria-Este and Princess Astrid of Belgium. She was born at the Clinique Saint Jean in Belgium. She attends Sint-Jan Berchman's in Belgium. Since her mother is fiercely private about her children's lives, Princess Luisa Maria is rarely seen in the public eye. However, shortly after her 16th birthday, she joined her mother and eight year old sister, Princess Laetitia Maria of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este for the world premiere of The Adventures of Tintin directed by Steven Spielberg in Brussels. Princess Luisa Maria is presently 10th in line for the Belgian throne after her uncle, three cousins, mother, two brothers and sister.

Prince Constantijn Christof Frederik Aschwin of The Netherlands  was born 11 October 1969, the third and youngest son of Queen Beatrix and the late Prince Claus of the Netherlands. His godparents were King Constantine II of Greece, Prince Aschwin zu Lippe-Biesterfeld, Axel Freiherr von dem Bussche-Streithorst, Max Kohnstamm, and Mrs. Corinne de Beaufort-Sickinghe. He has two older brothers, Prince Williem-Alexander and Prince Friso .  Presently, he is 5th in line for the Dutch throne after his eldest brother, and three nieces. Prince Friso lost his rights to succession upon his marriage to Princess Mabel. He studied law at Leiden University, and became a lawyer. He worked in Belgium, for the department of Dutch European Union Commissioner of Foreign Relations. After that, he was hired by the EU where he worked in various capacities until December 1999. In December 2000, he obtained a MBA from INSEAD in France. He spent that summer wroking for  ...

Vittoria Eugenia Alvarez de Toledo y Marone-Cinzano  is the daughter of Doña Vittoria Eugenia Alfonsa Alberta del Pilar Enrica Paola Marone-Cinzano, thus a granddaughter of Infanta Maria Cristina of Spain, Contessa Marone. She is a distant cousin of King Juan Carlos of Spain. She is also a greatx3 granddaughter of Queen Victoria via her daughter Princess Beatrice.  She married Alfonso Codorníu y Aguilar on 29 September 1982. They have two children, a boy and a girl: Jaime Codorníu y Alvarez de Toledo, who was born in Madrid on  16 February 1985. Ana Codorníu y Alvarez de Toledo, who was   born in Madrid on 24 January 1987. Vittoria Eugenia is named for her maternal great-grandmother, Victoria Eugenia, who was the granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Because Vittoria Eugenia is so distantly related to the present Spanish Royal Family, not much is known about her.

Belgium -Prince Phillippe & Princess Mathilde  attended a gala dinner on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the International Polar Foundation on Wednesday { Photos } -Prince Emmanuel  celebrated his 7th birthday on Thursday. Denmark -Queen Margarethe & Henrik, Prince Consort  attended the opening of the new exhibition entitled, Kinesisk Besøg: Et Kejserligt Palads på Frederiksborg  at the Nationalhistoriske Museum at Frederiksborg Slot{ Photos }. -Henrik, Prince Consort   visited the Jyske Dragonregiment (Jutland Dragoon Regiment) on Thursday { Photo }{ Photos } -Crown Princess Mary   took part in the launch of the International Panel High Level Task Force for the International Conference on Population and Development on Monday { Source } -Princess Marie  took part in "fire prevention exercise of Barrels Primary School"  on Thursday { Source }{ Photos }. On Friday, she participated in Syddansk Uni...