In Copenhagen, the Royal Household of Denmark has announced that His Royal Highness Prince Vincent of Denmark and Her Royal Highness Princess Josephine of Denmark will be confirmed on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at Fredensborg Slotskirke at Fredensborg Slot.
The ceremony will be presided over by Bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen, Bishop of Aarhus, who serves as the Royal Household’s senior ecclesiastical adviser.
Fredensborg Slotskirke has, for more than a century, served as a central setting for confirmations within the royal family of Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark was confirmed there on April 1st, 1955, while His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark was confirmed there on May 28th, 1981.
More recently, Fredensborg Slotskirke has also been the site of the confirmations of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Christian of Denmark on May 15th, 2021, and Her Royal Highness Princess Isabella of Denmark on April 30th, 2022.
As part of their preparation for confirmation, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark attended Sunday service at Fredensborg Slotskirke alongside Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark. The service was conducted by parish priest Hedda Salomonsen.
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Michaël Alesi
Last evening in the quartier of Larvotto, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover and Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 70th edition of the Bal de la Rose inside the Salle des Étoiles at the Sporting Monte-Carlo.
Presented under the theme Galaxy Rose Ball, the evening was conceived under the artistic direction of Mr. Christian Louboutin, in collaboration with the scenographer, Mr. Benoît Miniou.
According to a press release, guests “embarked on a celestial journey,” as the Sporting Monte-Carlo “transformed into a monochrome space shuttle, while the Salle des Étoiles became a galactic universe enhanced by immersive sound, light, and laser effects.”
Guests attending the event included Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko of Mikasa, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra of Hanover, and her partner, Mr. Ben Sylvester Strautmann, Mr. Pierre Casiraghi and Mrs. Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi, His Imperial Highness Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia and Her Serene Highness Princess Victoria Romanovna, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles and Princess Camilla of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke and Duchess of Castro, Lady Kitty Spencer, Marchesa Roberta Anastasia Gilardi, Lady Monika Bacardi, Miss Maria Luisa Bacardi, Dame Shirley Bassey, Mr. Charles Leclerc and Mrs. Alexandra Leclerc, Mr. Stéphane Bern and his partner, Mr. Yori Bailleres, Mr. Christian Louboutin, Ms. Victoria Silverstedt, the Minister of the State of the Principality of Monaco, Mr. Christophe Mirmand, and the President-Delegate of the Société des Bains de Mer de Monaco, Mr. Stéphane Valeri to name a few.
Last evening’s entertainment featured musical and theatrical performances from Rondò Veneziano, the Parisian cabaret Crazy Horse, Ballet Kalinka, and the Berlin-based troupe Dulce Compañía. A choreographic production by Céline and Cain Kitsaïs also formed part of the program.
The musical finale included a performance by Lee John and the band Imagination, followed by a late-night set by DJ Josh Quinton.
Established in 1954 by the late Princess Grace of Monaco, the Bal de la Rose is held annually in March and organized by the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer.
Since 1964, the Bal de la Rose has raised funds in support of the Fondation Princesse Grace, which develops humanitarian and philanthropic initiatives benefiting individuals and young people in need.
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II serves as High Patron of the Bal de la Rose, while Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover is President of the Fondation Princesse Grace.
In Luxembourg City, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, accompanied by the Minister for Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees, Mr. Max Hahn, and the Minister for Home Affairs, Mr. Léon Gloden, attended the opening of the 43rd Edition of the Festival des Migrations, des Cultures et de la Citoyenneté at the LuxExpo The Box.
Organized by the Comité de Liaison des Associations d’Étrangers, the annual two-day event is among the Grand Duchy’s principal platforms dedicated to migration, cultural diversity, and civic participation, bringing together hundreds of associations, institutions, and representatives of civil society.
The programme features more than 400 stands dedicated to information, gastronomy, and cultural exchange, with participating groups presenting culinary traditions and cultural initiatives from across the world. A series of debates, round tables, performances, exhibitions, and screenings further address contemporary social and geopolitical issues.
The festival functions as a forum for dialogue on identity, memory, and citizenship, reflecting Luxembourg’s multicultural landscape and its continued engagement with questions of inclusion and social cohesion.
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Frédéric Nebinger
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Frédéric Nebinger
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Frédéric Nebinger
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Frédéric Nebinger
This afternoon in Fontvieille, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko of Mikasa, and Mr. Gareth Wittstock attended the final of the 14th edition of the Sainte-Dévote Rugby Tournament at the Stade Louis-II.
Organized by the Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco, with the support of the Fédération Monégasque de Rugby, the annual tournament brings together youth teams from around the world, promoting the values of discipline, teamwork, and inclusion through sport.
A total of 24 teams representing 23 nations participated in this year’s two-day competition, including delegations from South Africa, Argentina, Japan, the United States, France, and the United Arab Emirates. The 2026 edition marked the first participation of a team from Japan, reflecting the tournament’s continued international reach.
The final saw Singapore defeat England by four tries to one, securing victory in the 14th edition of the tournament.
At the conclusion of the tournament, awards were presented to teams and individual participants. Singapore received the Tournament trophy, presented by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II. The Most Valuable Player award was presented to Usha Hemalatha Munda of India by Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko of Mikasa, while Japan received the Fair Play Award, presented by Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene.
In Bandar Seri Begawan, Their Majesties Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha of Brunei hosted a formal reception at the Istana Nurul Iman on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
The reception marked the beginning of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations in the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam.
Among those in attendance were Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni Hassanal Bolkiah and Crown Princess Sarah of Brunei, His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malik of Brunei, and Their Royal Highnesses Prince Abdul Mateen and Princess Anisha Rosnah of Brunei. Other members of the extended royal family were also present, along with senior government officials, dignitaries, and members of the diplomatic corps.
The reception forms part of Brunei’s established Hari Raya Aidilfitri observances, under which the royal palace receives invited guests at the outset of the celebrations. This is followed in subsequent days by public audiences, during which citizens are received at Istana Nurul Iman as part of the annual Junjung Ziarah.
The annual celebrations at Istana Nurul Iman remain among the most significant ceremonial events in the national calendar, reflecting the close relationship between the monarchy and the people of Brunei Darussalam.
Portrait courtesy of ديوان البلاط السلطاني (Diwan al-Bilāṭ al-Sulṭānī)
Portrait courtesy of ديوان البلاط السلطاني (Diwan al-Bilāṭ al-Sulṭānī)
Portrait courtesy of ديوان البلاط السلطاني (Diwan al-Bilāṭ al-Sulṭānī)
On the occasion of Mother’s Day, observed annually on March 21st in the Sultanate of Oman, Her Highness The Honorable Lady Sayyida Ahad bint Abdullah Al Busaidiyah issued a statement extending her congratulations to mothers across Oman and around the world.
In her statement, The Honorable Lady emphasized that Mother’s Day should not be regarded as the sole moment in which the virtues of motherhood are acknowledged. Rather, she noted that the values embodied by mothers, including patience, selflessness, devotion, and enduring generosity, ought to remain present in both public consciousness and daily life throughout the year.
“Mother’s Day should not be the only occasion on which we recall the values of patience, dedication, and selflessness… rather, these meanings should remain present in our lives every day,” she said, adding that “mothers are the essence of existence and a blessing in our lives.”
The Honorable Ladyalso addressed the role of mothers in society, describing them as central to human existence and a source of enduring blessing, whose contributions extend beyond the family to the broader fabric of national and social development.
Her Highness The Honorable Lady Sayyida Ahad bint Abdullah Al Busaidiyah is the wife of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman. Together have four children: His Highness Crown Prince Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said of Oman, His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said of Oman, Her Highness Sayyida Thuraya bint Haitham Al Said of Oman, and Her Highness Sayyida Omaima bint Haitham Al Said of Oman.
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Sarah Steck
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Sarah Steck
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Sarah Steck
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Sarah Steck
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Sarah Steck
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Sarah Steck
In the quartier of Larvotto, Monaco, Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko of Mikasa, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, and Mr. Louis Ducruet, presided over the opening ceremony of Journée du Japon à Monaco, held along the esplanade of the Grimaldi Forum.
The event forms part of commemorations marking the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Principality of Monaco. Formal ties between the two countries were established on December 14th, 2006, and have since developed through sustained cultural exchange and official visits between the Imperial Family of Japan and the Princely Family of Monaco.
The main program, staged along the esplanade of the Grimaldi Forum, featured a Japanese handicrafts exhibition alongside cultural presentations highlighting both traditional and contemporary Japanese arts, including musical and dance performances. The program also included demonstrations and workshops introducing traditional techniques, including washi paper crafting.
Additional activities are taking place at the Jardin Japonais in Larvotto, extending the program across multiple sites and underscoring the cultural dimension of the bilateral anniversary.
The initiative reflects the continued emphasis placed by both Japan and the Principality of Monaco on cultural diplomacy as a means of strengthening bilateral relations.
This evening, the Princess will attend the 70th edition of the Bal de la Rose to be held inside the Salle des Étoiles at the Sporting Monte-Carlo.
The Royal Correspondent 